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.
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.
👋 Also check out Funchal → Faro if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Faro (FAO) to Funchal (FNC).
Take the train to Lisboa - Oriente then fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Funchal (FNC).
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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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 20m | €195($195) | hourly | 1,218km (757 miles) |
Train and Plane | 6hrs | €115($115) | 5 times a day | 1,288km (800 miles) |
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The following major airports near Funchal offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.