MADEIRA AIRPORT (FNC) INFORMATION

The Island of Madeira is linked to mainland Portugal and to other parts of the world via Madeira International Airport. Major airlines like TAP Portugal, British Airways, Easyjet, Lufthansa, Tuifly and Norwegian serve Madeira International Airport, linking the Portuguese island with cities like Amsterdam, Paris, Lisbon,Porto, Luxembourg, Brussels, Zurich, Dusseldorf, Stockholm, Munich, Frankfurt and Nantes. There are also flights to the Island of Jersey and to London.

The airport is just a short drive from the town of Santa Cruz via the ER239, and within 13.2 kilometers (8,2 miles) of Funchal, the island's capital. The IATA code for Madeira International Airport is, for this reason, FNC, as sometimes the airport is also called Funchal Airport. The ICAO code for the airport is LPMA.

Arrivals, Departures and Airlines at Madeira International Airport

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Transfer Services at Madeira International Airport

Several car rental companies have service desks at Madeira airport, among them Avis and Budget, Europcar, Goldcar, Guerin, Hertz, Madeira Rent and Rodavante as well as Sixt and many others. Bus, shuttle and taxi services give passengers access to Madeira International Airport and other island destinations. Bus and shuttle stops and the taxi stand are just outside the Terminal exit.

Hotels near Madeira International Airport

There are a number of hotels to suit all budgets and requirements at or near Madeira International Airport.

Parking at Madeira International Airport

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Additional Services and Amenities at Madeira International Airport

At Madeira International Airport you will find the usual array of bars and restaurants, airport lounges and shops.

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Travelers in need of refreshments will find several cafes, among them Starbucks, Sausade Madeira Cafe, Buondi Cafe and snack bar Cockpit. Fast food outlets like Pizza Hut and an ice cream parlour, Gelati & Chef, offer alternatives to coffee, sandwiches and cake.

Madeira's airport also provides travelers with duty free shopping: handicrafts and gifts, kids toys, gourmet foods, spirits and tobacco, chocolates and sweets, fashion and accessories, perfume and cosmetics, watches and jewelry, electronics and travel are the main categories offered to passengers who are passing through Madeira International Airport. The duty free shopping area is located after security in the non-Schengen, Departures and Arrivals areas. Duty free shops are open from 7.30 am to 11.00 pm daily.

A comfortable CIP Lounge allows passengers to relax before their flights.

Check-in can be made in advance via the ANA App, which can be downloaded to Smartphones via Apple and Google Play. Free WiFi is also available in the Terminal building and passenger health concerns are met via a First Aid station.

Things to do in Madeira Island

There are a number of activities to suit all ages and interests in the region - see a selection of tourist activities in Madeira, Portugal.