Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Madeira Airport (FNC): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madeira Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 15 minutes.
Madeira is one hour behind Barcelona and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BCN to FNC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Iberia offers direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madeira Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Madeira — and maybe even more of Portugal if your schedule allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Iberia.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madeira Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BCN and FNC:
Seville Airport
Lisbon Portela Airport
Porto Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Madeira Airport (FNC)
Rs15,104 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madeira Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs30,547. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from BCN to FNC by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madeira Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madeira Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Barcelona-El Prat Airport, data shows 79.12% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to BCN? If you're boarding an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madeira Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Madeira Airport (FNC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Barcelona-El Prat 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 popular outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Madeira Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Madeira Airport (FNC) to central Madeira
From Madeira Airport, Madeira is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Madeira Airport (FNC)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madeira Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Madeira. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madeira Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Madeira, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 25ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BCN to FNC in February. Average temperatures are between 9ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Portugal
Câmara de Lobos is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Madeira. Around 14 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Plage, Miradouro do Ilhéu e as suas paisagens and Lagar da Giesta waterfall.
Around 14 kilometres south of Madeira, São Martinho is another favourite stop in Portugal. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Praça CR7, Ponte Estrada Monumental and Amparo garden.