Flying from Madeira Airport (FNC) to London: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 3 hours 55 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Madeira Airport to London.
Madeira (the location of Madeira Airport) and London share the same timezone — UTC+0.
With 16 weekly flights between the two airports, Madeira Airport (FNC) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is the most popular route. EasyJet operates the earliest flight at 11:05. If you prefer to get more out of your day before jetting off, the last departure from FNC to LGW is with easyJet at 19:30.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from FNC to London.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Begin your trip with a direct flight from Madeira Airport to London. From FNC, you can fly straight into any of these London airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Stansted Airport (STN)
You'll have your choice of airlines offering direct flights from Madeira Airport to London. Head off on your trip with any of these:
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from FNC to London. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
You won't need a visa for United Kingdom if you have a passport from Portugal and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to changes. So before organising your cheap tickets from Madeira Airport to London, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest rules.
FNC is around 32 kilometres from central Madeira. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 41 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Madeira Airport to London? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to FNC:
How to find the cheapest flights from Madeira Airport (FNC) to London
R 629 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Madeira Airport to London. A return flight starts at R 1,561. These prices can change depending on demand.
To score cheap tickets from FNC to London, reserve your trip 6 months before your planned departure.
February is the cheapest month for tickets from Madeira Airport to London. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 31 kilometres from central London. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 57 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 1 minute.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Madeira Airport to London. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The centre of London is approximately 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Once your flight from Madeira Airport to London has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 1 hour and 19 minutes.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take about 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near LGW. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from FNC to London:
Best time to go to London
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Madeira Airport to London. July is the busiest month to visit London. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Madeira Airport to London, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap flights from FNC to London sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about London
After booking your flight from Madeira Airport to London, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring London:
Big Ben and The British Museum are just two of the popular attractions to add to your London itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Buckingham Palace.
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