Flying from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Madeira Airport (FNC): what you need to know
Madeira's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Madeira four hours ahead of Washington DC.
Leave enough time to make your BWI to FNC flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Madeira Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between BWI and FNC include:
Logan International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Keflavik International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Madeira Airport (FNC)
$1,034 is currently the best price for a one-way Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Madeira Airport flight. A return flight starts at $2,049. These fares may change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BWI to FNC if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Madeira Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BWI to FNC by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Madeira Airport.
Handy information about Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
77.13% of flights that leave from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport from central Washington DC, it takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Madeira Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to BWI:
Arriving at Madeira Airport (FNC)
If you're getting in on a late Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Madeira Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near FNC:
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 venture far and wide through Madeira and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Madeira Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Madeira Airport (FNC) to central Madeira
Madeira Airport to central Madeira has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
When to fly to Madeira Airport (FNC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Madeira Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Madeira in April.
Lock in your flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Madeira Airport for August if you want to visit Madeira during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 25ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BWI to FNC in February. Average temperatures are between 9ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Portugal
Madeira has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Portugal just waiting to be discovered. Around 14 kilometres south of Madeira, a visit to Câmara de Lobos will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Plage, Miradouro do Ilhéu e as suas paisagens and Lagar da Giesta waterfall.
Around 14 kilometres south of Madeira, São Martinho is another favourite stop in Portugal. No visit is complete without checking out Praça CR7, Ponte Estrada Monumental and Amparo garden.