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Distance to Madeira13.0km
Distance to São Martinho15.2km

About Madeira Airport

  • Madeira Airport is a main airport for Madeira and is located in Autonomous Region of Madeira.

  • As a major gateway to the wider area, the airport operates as a hub for nearby cities like Câmara de Lobos and São Martinho.

  • Choose from these leading airlines at Madeira Airport for your next journey:

  • Setting off from Madeira and want some travel inspiration? Flights from Madeira Airport can take you direct to standout destinations like these:

    • Lisbon

    • Porto

    • London

    • Porto Santo

    • Paris

  • June, July, and August are the busiest months at Madeira Airport. These summer months bring a surge of European leisure travellers, drawn by the island's warm, dry weather and long daylight hours. School holidays across key source markets, particularly the UK, Germany, and Scandinavia, consistently drive strong demand through this period.

  • January, February, and March are the quietest months at Madeira Airport. Post-holiday travel demand typically drops across Europe in January, and that easing carries through early spring. While the island's mild winters remain appealing to some, overall visitor numbers are noticeably lower as leisure travel cycles wind down.

How to get from Madeira Airport to Madeira

  • Bus connections run between the airport and central Madeira. You can arrive at Funchal in about 30 minutes by taking the SAM.

  • Táxis da Madeira is a reliable taxi option for travelling around Madeira.

  • Whether you book a taxi or a rideshare service, the drive from Madeira Airport into Madeira usually takes around 20 minutes, depending on traffic.

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options into the city.

How to get to Madeira Airport from Madeira

  • Buses run from the city to the airport. The SAM departs from major stops like Funchal and takes roughly 30 minutes.

  • It usually takes around 20 minutes to get from the centre of Madeira to the airport in a taxi.

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options from the city to the airport.

Madeira Airport facilities

  • Madeira Airport uses one terminal for all flights.

  • If hunger strikes before your flight, take advantage of the cafes and coffee shops and fast food. You'll also find grab-and-go options and sit-down restaurants.

  • Make time for a quick shop stop before your flight. Browse or stock up on last-minute items at the convenience stores, duty-free outlets, and fashion and accessories. And if you've still got time before departure, check out the souvenirs and gifts.

  • Not boarding for a while? You may be able to use an airport lounge for a comfier wait. These types of lounges are available at Madeira Airport:

    • Airport lounges

    • Business and first class lounges

    • Membership lounges

    • Paid lounges

  • You'll find several options for parking at Madeira Airport. The main types are:

    • Long stay

    • Pick-up/drop-off

    • Short stay

Where to stay near Madeira Airport

  • Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club works well when your flight to Madeira Airport arrives late or departs early. It's around 0.32 kilometres away and includes baby-sitting, a lift, and bicycle rentals.

  • PortoBay Serra Golf is roughly 5 kilometres from the airport and also worth considering. From a restaurant and billiards to an airport shuttle, it has the essentials for a comfortable stay.

  • White Waters Hotel also makes getting to or from your flight less of a mission. It's about 3 kilometres away and includes a shower, a sunbathing area, a safe deposit box, and more.

Car rental options near Madeira Airport

Madeira Airport FAQs

Yes, Ryanair operates to and from both Madeira Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, TAP operates to and from both Madeira Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, easyJet operates to and from both Madeira Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes. There are way 2 azores, Goldcar, Klass Wagen, Surprice, Funchal Drive, addCar, Auto-Union, Magic Islands Rent a Car and TANGERINE pick-up points in or near to Madeira Airport’s Arrivals or Departures areas.

For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear Madeira Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to Madeira Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to Madeira Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.

We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate Madeira Airport’s departure lounge.

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club is the highest-rated hotel near Madeira Airport, just 0.4km away. Other great hotels nearby include PortoBay Serra Golf (4.7km from the airport), and Santa Cruz Village Hotel (1.5km away).

Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at Madeira Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.

Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.

Don’t panic! If you are not already at Madeira Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside Madeira Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.

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