The distance between Madeira and Faro is around 1,196km (743 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Madeira to Faro 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 Faro → Madeira if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Funchal (FNC) to Faro (FAO).
Fly from Funchal (FNC) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the train to Faro.
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There are several options for getting from Madeira to Faro by plane and train. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €155 ($155) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €260 ($260).
The distance between Madeira and Faro is around 1,196km (743 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 951km (591 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Madeira and Faro by plane.
The quickest way to get from Madeira to Faro is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €260 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Madeira and Faro is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €155 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes you can fly from Madeira and Faro. 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 Madeira to Faro. There is however a flight that goes via Lisbon (LIS). This services will take at least 2h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Madeira to Faro typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Funchal (FNC) and and arrive into Faro (FAO).
The closest major airport to Faro is Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Faro. 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 Madeira to Faro is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €260 ($260).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 50m | €260($260) | hourly | 1,196km (743 miles) |
Plane and Train | 5hrs | €155($155) | 5 times a day | 1,273km (791 miles) |
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Transavia France
The following major airports near Faro offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.