The distance between Funchal and Albufeira is around 1,238km (769 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Funchal to Albufeira 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 Albufeira → Funchal if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Funchal (FNC) to Faro (FAO).
Fly from Funchal (FNC) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the bus to Albufeira.
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There are several options for getting from Funchal to Albufeira by plane and bus. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around €110 ($110) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).
The distance between Funchal and Albufeira is around 1,238km (769 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 937km (582 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Funchal and Albufeira by plane.
The quickest way to get from Funchal to Albufeira is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Funchal and Albufeira is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €110 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes you can fly from Funchal and Albufeira. Flights depart from Funchal (FNC) and arrive at Faro (FAO) - via Lisbon (LIS). The flight takes around 2h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Funchal to Albufeira. There is however a flight that goes via Lisbon (LIS). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Funchal to Albufeira typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Funchal (FNC) and and arrive into Faro (FAO).
The closest major airport to Albufeira is Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Albufeira. Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) and Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) 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 Funchal to Albufeira is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 30m | €200($200) | every 4 hours | 1,248km (776 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 5hrs | €110($110) | every 3 hours | 1,238km (769 miles) |
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The following major airports near Albufeira offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.