Flying from Chisinau Airport (RMO) to Madeira Airport (FNC): what you need to know
The timezone in Madeira is UTC+0, which is two hours behind Chisinau.
To ensure you get on your RMO to FNC flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Handy information about Chisinau Airport (RMO)
To get to Chisinau Airport from central Chisinau, it takes about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to RMO? If you've booked an early flight from Chisinau Airport to Madeira Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Madeira Airport (FNC)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Chisinau Airport to Madeira Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FNC instead:
Grab a Madeira Airport rental car and discover Madeira and beyond with your own set of wheels. Way 2 azores, Surprice and Magic Islands Rent A Car are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Madeira Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Madeira Airport (FNC) to central Madeira
Madeira Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Madeira. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Madeira Airport (FNC)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Chisinau Airport to Madeira Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Madeira. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Chisinau Airport to Madeira Airport for August if you'd like to visit Madeira during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 25ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 9ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from RMO to FNC around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
Madeira has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Portugal just waiting to be discovered. About 14 kilometres south of Madeira, a trip to Câmara de Lobos will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Câmara do Lobos Harbour, Baia de Camara de Lobos and Viewpoint of Câmara de Lobos Bay.
São Martinho is another must-experience destination in Portugal and is around 14 kilometres south of Madeira. No trip is complete without seeing Praça CR7, Lido Promenade and Blandy's Wine Lodge.
