Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Madeira Airport (FNC): what you need to know
London and Madeira are in the same timezone, UTC+0.
Your LHR to FNC flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Madeira Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LHR and FNC:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Dublin Airport
Lisbon Airport
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
78% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on time.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near LHR. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Madeira Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Madeira Airport (FNC)
Consider booking a hotel close to FNC if you're catching a late London Heathrow Airport to Madeira Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Explore without limits with a Madeira Airport rental car. Book your 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 reserving your ride from Madeira Airport about one week before your travel date.
When to fly to Madeira Airport (FNC)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Madeira Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Madeira based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Madeira Airport for August if you want to explore Madeira during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 25ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to FNC in February. Average temperatures are between 9ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Portugal
Madeira has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Portugal you'll want to see. About 14 kilometres south of Madeira, a visit to Câmara de Lobos will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Câmara do Lobos Harbour, Baia de Camara de Lobos and Viewpoint of Câmara de Lobos Bay.
If you want to check out another corner of Portugal, consider São Martinho, roughly 14 kilometres south of Madeira. Praça CR7, Lido Promenade and Blandy's Wine Lodge are key highlights.