Madeira · Airport
Getting to Madeira
Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira Airport (FNC) sits on stilts by the capital Funchal — dramatic approach.
Airports
Single terminal
Bus and taxi to Funchal ~20 min.
Into the centre
Typical door-to-door options — verify fares locally before you travel.
- FNC → Funchal
- Taxi or bus along waterfront.
- €15–25 taxi
- Car rental
- Automatic recommended — mountain tunnels and cliffs.
- €25–45/day
- Cable car + Monte
- One-way up, walk or toboggan down.
- €18 return
Worth knowing
- Rent car for levada walks — mountain roads are narrow; book automatic if unsure.
Common questions
FNC to Funchal time?+
20–30 minutes by taxi — bus 20/21 cheaper.
Costs are research-based estimates, not live prices — verify before booking.