How to travel from Faro to Funchal, Portugal

The distance between Faro and Funchal is around 1,218km (757 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

2 routes found

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

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Fly

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

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated byTAP Portugal+ 6 others
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lisboa - Oriente then fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Funchal (FNC).

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Faro and Funchal

There are several options for getting from Faro to Funchal by plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €115 ($115) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Faro and Funchal is around 1,218km (757 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 951km (591 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Faro and Funchal by plane.

The quickest way to get from Faro to Funchal is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Faro and Funchal is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €115 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Faro 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 Faro to Funchal. There is however a flight that goes via Lisbon (LIS). This services will take at least 3h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Faro 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 Faro to Funchal is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

How do I get from Faro to Funchal

Compare travel optionsbetween Faro and Funchal

Transport options from Faro to Funchal
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 20m
€195($195)
hourly1,218km (757 miles)
Train and Plane
6hrs
€115($115)
5 times a day1,288km (800 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Faro and Funchal

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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