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

• Earliest: departs at 09:00 and lands at 11:40
• Latest: departs at 11:50 and lands at 14:30.

The flight takes about 2h 40m.

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

A direct flight from Madrid to Funchal takes 2h 40m, covering 907 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.

Return flights from Madrid to Funchal range from £166 to £267, with an average of £210 over the past 12 months. Anything below £166 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 30% above the route average of £210. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £190 return via Shannon (SNN), compared with £220 for direct.

Iberia is the only airline operating Madrid to Funchal flights. 96% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £17–£75 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 Iberia and Vueling. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 variants.

One-way fares from Madrid to Funchal are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £55, which is 52% below 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 Madrid to Funchal usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at Funchal Madeira (FNC).

Afternoon 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 Madrid to Funchal route, 4% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 58 minutes.

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

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 84% of one-stop connections
• Porto (OPO) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Malaga (AGP) – 0% of one-stop connections
• Shannon (SNN) – 0% of one-stop connections

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

On the Madrid to Funchal route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 18%. Sunday is the cheapest day at £188 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £228 – a £40 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Iberia operates flights between Madrid and Funchal.

Flying via Malaga (AGP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 22m, compared to 5h 52m via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) and 6h 59m via Porto (OPO).

Funchal is 1 hour behind Madrid (Western European Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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 Madrid to Funchal flights:

• Iberia: 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:

• Iberia: 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.