Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Arco da Calheta travel guide

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You're Going to Love Arco da Calheta

With a population of 3 241, Arco da Calheta is a must-see destination in Madeira, Portugal. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Arco da Calheta has to offer.

When to visit Arco da Calheta

Arco da Calheta in May
Estimated hotel price
£93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Arco da Calheta in May
Estimated hotel price
£93
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Arco da Calheta

Plane

Although Arco da Calheta doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Madeira Airport (FNC), which is located 35 km from Arco da Calheta. The shortest flight to Arco da Calheta from the United Kingdom departs from Bristol and takes around 3h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Arco da Calheta is to pick up a car hire from Funchal, which is about 23 km from Arco da Calheta. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Way2Azores, among others, in Funchal.

Plane

Although Arco da Calheta doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Madeira Airport (FNC), which is located 35 km from Arco da Calheta. The shortest flight to Arco da Calheta from the United Kingdom departs from Bristol and takes around 3h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Arco da Calheta is to pick up a car hire from Funchal, which is about 23 km from Arco da Calheta. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Way2Azores, among others, in Funchal.

Airports near Arco da Calheta

PXOPorto Santo
FNCFunchal Madeira

Airlines serving Arco da Calheta

Lufthansa
Good (8,295 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,592 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,268 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,113 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,460 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,243 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,668 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,708 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,022 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,411 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,549 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,450 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,416 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,383 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,794 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,044 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Arco da Calheta

Hiring a car in Arco da Calheta

Expect to pay £1.77 per litre in Arco da Calheta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £21.15 and £28.20.

Expect to pay £1.77 per litre in Arco da Calheta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £21.15 and £28.20.