How to travel from Albufeira to Funchal, Portugal

The distance between Albufeira and Funchal is around 1,237km (769 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Albufeira to Funchal by plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out FunchalAlbufeira if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Faro (FAO) to Funchal (FNC).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lisbon then fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Funchal (FNC).

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albufeira and Funchal

There are several options for getting from Albufeira to Funchal by plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around €105 ($105) and will take around 5h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Albufeira and Funchal is around 1,237km (769 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 937km (582 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Albufeira and Funchal by plane.

The quickest way to get from Albufeira to Funchal is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Albufeira and Funchal is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around €105 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Albufeira and Funchal. Flights depart from Faro (FAO) and arrive at Funchal (FNC) - via Lisbon (LIS). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Albufeira to Funchal. There is however a flight that goes via Lisbon (LIS). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Albufeira to Funchal typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Faro (FAO) and and arrive into Funchal (FNC).

The closest major airport to Funchal is Madeira Airport (FNC) (FNC) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Funchal. Porto Santo Airport (PXO) (PXO) and Vila Do Porto Airport (SMA) (SMA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albufeira to Funchal is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

How do I get from Albufeira to Funchal

Compare travel optionsbetween Albufeira and Funchal

Transport options from Albufeira to Funchal
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 40m
€200($200)
5 times a day1,246km (774 miles)
Bus and Plane
5h 5m
€105($105)
every 3 hours1,237km (769 miles)

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Airports near Funchal

The following major airports near Funchal offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.

FNC
Madeira Airport (FNC)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Funchal
PXO
Porto Santo Airport (PXO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (44 miles) from Funchal
SMA
Vila Do Porto Airport (SMA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
888km (552 miles) from Funchal