How to travel from Madeira to Faro, Portugal

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.

2 routes found

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.

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Fly

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

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
Operated byTAP Portugal+ 4 others
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Plane and Train

Fly from Funchal (FNC) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the train to Faro.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Madeira and Faro

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Madeira to Faro

Compare travel optionsbetween Madeira and Faro

Transport options from Madeira to Faro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 50m
€260($260)
hourly1,196km (743 miles)
Plane and Train
5hrs
€155($155)
5 times a day1,273km (791 miles)

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Airports near Faro

The following major airports near Faro offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.

FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Faro
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
221km (138 miles) from Faro
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
474km (294 miles) from Faro