Travelling from Washington DC to Madeira Airport (FNC): What you need to know
Madeira Airport is located in Madeira. The city runs on the UTC+0 timezone and is five hours ahead of Washington DC.
To ensure you catch your flight from Washington DC to FNC, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Peak months like July or holiday periods such as spring break and Christmas will mean bigger waits at check-in and security. Play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a smart idea.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Washington DC to FNC departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
DCA is around 6 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Washington DC to Madeira Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the ideal choice:
71% of flights that leave from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport reach their destination on schedule.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Washington DC to Madeira Airport, here's where you can stop when taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport:
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 45 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to FNC flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77%.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
Lock in a plane ticket from Washington DC to Madeira Airport (FNC) out of Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) with a stop or two. Some popular stopovers between BWI and FNC include:
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
From central Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 40 minutes to reach the airport by car and 50 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Madeira Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Baltimore Washington International Airport and get to your boarding gate with plenty of time to spare:
The on-time performance record of BWI is 77%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights departing this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Madeira Airport (FNC)
Consider staying in a hotel close to FNC if you have a late flight from Washington DC to Madeira Airport. Settle into one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your Washington DC to Madeira Airport flight.
Getting from Madeira Airport (FNC) to central Madeira
From Madeira Airport, central Madeira is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Madeira Airport (FNC)
At the moment, Rs103,413 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Madeira Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs233,830. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Washington DC to FNC if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Washington DC to Madeira Airport tickets across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Madeira Airport (FNC)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Washington DC to Madeira Airport (FNC). August is the busiest month to visit Madeira. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in January.
The warmest month in Madeira is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 25ºC. Book your Washington DC to FNC plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February sees temperatures of between 9ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Madeira Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Madeira
Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Madeira Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Madeira:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Madeira Island, Miradouro de Santa Luzia and Monte Palace Madeira are essential stops on your Madeira itinerary.