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There are a number of airlines that fly direct from Manchester Airport to Funchal Madeira Airport. Direct flight routes include bookings with Jet2, easyJet, and TUI Airways. When you fly with airlines such as TAP AIR Portugal or British Airways, you will usually have to make a single stopover on your journey. When you fly with Lufthansa, your trip will generally include two stops.

Manchester Airport is a central UK travel hub and is often extremely busy. If you want to skip the queues at security and passport control, you can pay for fast-track options in advance of your trip through Manchester Airport. Both of these options cost around £4 each per person.

There are plenty of convenient transport options for passengers arriving at Funchal Madeira Airport. Passengers can take the airport shuttle bus, which departs from outside the Arrivals Area. Tickets cost around €5 (£4), and the journey takes around 1h. This bus also connects with many popular tourist hotels and destinations in the area. You can also take a taxi from outside the airport; taxi fares to Funchal cost roughly €30 (£28) and usually take 20min.

Although there are no hotels that connect directly with the terminals at Funchal Madeira Airport, there are plenty of great options nearby. Passengers can book stays at the Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club or the Villas Madalena Chalets, which are both located just a short drive from the airport. Other nearby options include the Villa Pragelas or ZiZi’s Place.

Manchester Airport (MAN) offers family-friendly activities to entertain young travellers. There are play areas designed for children where they can have fun and burn off some energy. Additionally, the airport features family-friendly restaurants, baby-changing facilities, and dedicated assistance for families travelling with strollers or prams.

Several well-known car hire companies operate at Funchal Madeira Airport (FNC). These include international brands such as Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Budget and SIXT, providing travellers with a range of options to rent a car and explore the beautiful island of Madeira at their convenience. Car hire companies are located at the Arrivals level of Funchal Airport in Madeira.

Funchal Madeira Airport (FNC) is located approximately 8.7 miles away from Funchal Cathedral in the city centre. Travellers can reach the cathedral within a 20-30 minute drive, depending on traffic conditions and the chosen route. You can get there by taking a taxi, hiring a car or the airport shuttle bus.

To lower your carbon emissions when flying from Manchester to Funchal, consider booking a non-stop flight as it generally has a lower environmental impact than connecting flights. Additionally, pack light to reduce the aircraft's weight and consider offsetting your carbon emissions through reputable offset programs. Airlines that have carbon offset programs include British Airways and Jet2.

Among airlines operating Manchester to Funchal flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• Jet2: offers free seat selection
• easyJet: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Jet2
• Ryanair
• easyJet

Flights from Manchester to Funchal usually depart from Manchester (MAN) 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
• Jet2: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• TUI Airways: 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 Manchester to Funchal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £153 return via Porto (OPO), compared with £169 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 Airbus A321neo variants.

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

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 94% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) – 1% of one-stop connections
• Porto (OPO) – 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 48% on the Manchester to Funchal route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £116 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £220, a difference of £104. 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 Manchester to Funchal route, 31% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 57 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 Manchester to Funchal:

• Earliest: departs at 06:25 and lands at 10:26
• Latest: departs at 21:15 and lands at 01:16.

The flight takes about 4h 01m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 16% below the route average of £174. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from Manchester to Funchal takes 4h 01m, covering 1,596 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 Manchester to Funchal are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £62, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

Ryanair is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while easyJet has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Manchester to Funchal flights are:

• Ryanair: 80% on time
• easyJet: 67% on time
• Jet2: 61% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 69% of the time.

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.

Flying via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 08m, compared to 8h 09m via Dublin (DUB) and 10h 24m 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 Manchester to Funchal range from £120 to £250, with an average of £174 over the past 12 months. Anything below £120 counts as a good deal.