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Gatwick Airport has hotels both in and around the airport. The Yotelair Hotel is located in the South Terminal and has Standard and Premium Rooms. Rooms can be booked at any time of day, with a minimum stay of four hours. Also in the south Terminal is the Bloc Gatwick which offers a view of the runway as well as exclusive discounts at many of the airport's bars, restaurants and shops. There is a free shuttle connecting the South and North Terminal, but if you prefer to stay closer to the North Terminal, the Hampton by Hilton hotel is only around a 5min walk away.

Although the airport shuttle doesn't travel directly to Funchal's city centre, buses are available that cover this route. The 113 bus departs outside the arrivals hall and reaches central Funchal in around 40min. You can also take the number 20, 208 and 53 buses, although these stop at the airport less frequently. On average, tickets cost roughly €3 (around £2.55), depending on your chosen route.

Both the North and South Terminals have multiple lounges available where you can put your feet up and relax before your flight. The 'No1 Lounge' costs £34 to enter and is available in both terminals. No1 Lounge also operates 'The Gateway' lounge in the North Terminal, which offers priority access to easyJet passengers. The 'Plaza Premium Lounge' is available in the North Terminal and charges £36 to enter. This lounge is perfect for families with a 'Kids Zone' including games and other activities designed for children. Every lounge has a hot and cold food menu and a fully tended bar.

A taxi rank is located at the Arrivals Hall on the ground floor. The base fare starts at €3 (roughly £2.55), with a 20% surcharge overnight between 21:00 and 06:00 and on weekends or holidays. An extra €1.50 (around £1.30) fee applies if you have baggage or pets.

Among airlines operating London Gatwick Airport to Funchal flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection

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

3 airlines operate flights between London Gatwick Airport and Funchal. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• easyJet
• British Airways
• Jet2

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Funchal usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Funchal Madeira (FNC).

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

• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Jet2: 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.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Funchal:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £164 return via Bordeaux (BOD), compared with £210 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £26–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by easyJet and British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Funchal most commonly connect through:

• Porto (OPO) – 84% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Bordeaux (BOD) – 1% of one-stop connections

Porto (OPO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the London Gatwick Airport to Funchal route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £187 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £238, a difference of £51. 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 London Gatwick Airport to Funchal route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 2 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Gatwick Airport to Funchal flights, with 67% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

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

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Gatwick Airport to Funchal:

• Earliest: departs at 06:15 and lands at 10:13
• Latest: departs at 14:50 and lands at 18:48.

The flight takes about 3h 58m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 2% above the route average of £209. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Funchal takes 3h 58m, covering 1,526 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 London Gatwick Airport to Funchal are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £70, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

Morning 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 Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 50m, compared to 8h 04m via Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and 11h 00m via Porto (OPO).

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 London Gatwick Airport to Funchal range from £140 to £299, with an average of £209 over the past 12 months. Anything below £140 counts as a good deal.