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.
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 Funchal → Albufeira if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Faro (FAO) to Funchal (FNC).
Take the bus to Lisbon then fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Funchal (FNC).
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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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 40m | €200($200) | 5 times a day | 1,246km (774 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 5h 5m | €105($105) | every 3 hours | 1,237km (769 miles) |
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The following major airports near Funchal offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.