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

• Earliest: departs at 11:00 and lands at 12:48
• Latest: departs at 19:10 and lands at 20:58.

The flight takes about 1h 48m.

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

A direct flight from Faro to Funchal takes 1h 48m, covering 581 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Return flights from Faro to Funchal range from £168 to £288, with an average of £222 over the past 12 months. Anything below £168 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 48% above the route average of £222. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £174 return via Porto (OPO), compared with £187 for direct.

TAP AIR PORTUGAL is the only airline operating Faro to Funchal flights. 92% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £23–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 190 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Azores Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 195 variants.

One-way fares from Faro to Funchal are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £151, which is 27% above the typical average for this route.

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

Flights from Faro to Funchal usually depart from Faro (FAO) and arrive at Funchal Madeira (FNC).

Night 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.

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 Faro to Funchal route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 3 minutes.

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

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 73% of one-stop connections
• Porto (OPO) – 26% of one-stop connections
• London Gatwick (LGW) – 1% 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 29% on the Faro to Funchal route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £189 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £265, a difference of £75. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only TAP AIR PORTUGAL operates flights between Faro and Funchal.

Flying via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 18m, compared to 7h 39m via Porto (OPO) and 14h 47m via London Gatwick (LGW).

Some of the most popular sights in Funchal are Cathedral of Funchal and Mercado dos Lavradores. These are among the most viewed places in Funchal on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Faro to Funchal flights:

• TAP AIR PORTUGAL: offers free seat selection

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

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

• TAP AIR PORTUGAL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Azores Airlines: 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.