Travelling from Belfast to Madeira Airport (FNC): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll leave from in Belfast. Belfast International Airport (BFS) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Belfast to Madeira Airport (FNC) leaving from here.
Around 4 hours is the typical travel time on a direct Belfast to Madeira Airport flight.
Madeira Airport is located in Madeira. The city's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Belfast.
Your flight from Belfast to FNC won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
You can jump on a direct flight from Belfast to Madeira Airport (FNC) departing from Belfast International Airport (BFS).
When departing from BFS, you can catch a direct flight from Belfast to Madeira Airport with Jet2.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between BFS and FNC is Jet2.
With a dependable 87.5% of services arriving as scheduled, Jet2 is the best-performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Belfast to FNC leaving from Belfast International Airport (BFS), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
BFS is about 19 kilometres from central Belfast. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Belfast International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Belfast to Madeira Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
68% of flights leaving from Belfast International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Belfast to Madeira Airport, browse these options when heading out from George Best Belfast City Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can reach BHD from the centre of Belfast in approximately 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes to travel the 5 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Belfast to FNC flight, stay in one of these hotels close to George Best Belfast City Airport:
George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69%. This figure shows how frequently flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on time.
About Madeira Airport (FNC)
Consider staying in a hotel near FNC if you're catching a late flight from Belfast to Madeira Airport. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Madeira Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from way 2 azores, Surprice or Magic Islands Rent A Car and chase adventure across Madeira and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your Belfast to Madeira Airport flight.
Getting from Madeira Airport (FNC) to central Madeira
From Madeira Airport, central Madeira is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Madeira Airport (FNC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Madeira Airport is $69. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $166. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To snap up cheap flights from Belfast to FNC, book your plane ticket five months before your departure date.
Plan your trip for October. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on Belfast to Madeira Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Belfast to Madeira Airport.
The best time to fly from Belfast to Madeira Airport (FNC)
August is the busiest month for flights from Belfast to Madeira Airport (FNC). Plan your visit to Madeira in September for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Madeira is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 25ºC. Lock in your Belfast to FNC plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
February has temperatures of between 9ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Belfast to Madeira Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Madeira
Start your Madeira trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Belfast to Madeira Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
You'll find loads of terrific things to do in Madeira when you're ready to see the sights. Kick things off at Madeira Island followed by Miradouro de Santa Luzia and Monte Palace Madeira.