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You can find 2 lounges at Dublin Airport, one in each terminal. Prices range from around €20. Remember to book at least 2h before your arrival, which you can do online yourself or through your booking provider. You can spend 2h at a maximum and take advantage of the many facilities available, including free Wi-Fi, luggage storage and showers. Food and drink are included in the price.

Funchal Airport has an excellent service called MyWay. Look for the logo at the telephone booth on your arrival. You should pre-book via your airline or travel provider at least 48h before your departure. An extensive package of mechanical and personal aid is available, from professional support and escort services to adapted lifts, travelators, and escalators. Everything is very clearly signposted for your ease of access.

The Aerobus offers a great shuttle service, costing only approximately €5 one-way or €8 return. It heads towards Formosa beach, taking a drop-off route around several popular hotels. There is also a daily bus service, which has various routes, costing around €3.35. Both depart outside arrivals and journey times take around 30-45min.

Among airlines operating Dublin to Funchal flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Ryanair operates flights between Dublin and Funchal.

Flights from Dublin to Funchal usually depart from Dublin (DUB) and arrive at Funchal Madeira (FNC).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Dublin to Funchal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £150 return via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), compared with £184 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £29–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-stop flights from Dublin to Funchal most commonly connect through:

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 82% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Manchester (MAN) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) – 4% of one-stop connections

Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 50% on the Dublin to Funchal route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £140 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £279, a difference of £140. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dublin to Funchal route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 39 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Funchal are Maderia Congress Center, Funchal Centre, and Funchal Marina. These are among the most viewed places in Funchal on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dublin to Funchal:

• Earliest: departs at 10:05 and lands at 13:48
• Latest: departs at 21:30 and lands at 01:13.

The flight takes about 3h 43m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 8% below the route average of £188. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from Dublin to Funchal takes 3h 43m, covering 1,523 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Dublin to Funchal are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £37, which is 53% below the typical average for this route.

Ryanair is the only airline operating Dublin to Funchal flights. 85% of its flights are on time.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Manchester (MAN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 50m, compared to 7h 51m via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) and 9h 54m via Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI).

Funchal Madeira Airport (FNC) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Way2Azores
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• FunchalDrive Rent-a-car
• Drive on Holiday
• Sixt

Return flights from Dublin to Funchal range from £136 to £244, with an average of £188 over the past 12 months. Anything below £136 counts as a good deal.