HOW TO REACH MADEIRA ISLAND
Madeira is located in the Atlantic Ocean, about 1000 km from the European continent, southwest of Lisbon, only 500 km from the west coast of the African continent, and about 450 km north of the Canary Islands.
A flight to Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport takes about 1h30 from mainland Portugal and just over 3h from the main European airports. Madeira International Airport is a Hub for TAP Air Portugal and Ryanair, and is also served by British Airways, easyJet, Lufthansa, and Vueling among others. These airlines offer direct flights to European cities such as Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Lisbon, London, Milan, Paris, etc.
HOW TO REACH FUNCHAL
Taxi: The airport taxi rank is located at the Arrivals area, on the Ground Floor (0). The ride to Funchal city centre takes around 20 minutes.
Bolt: Bolt operates in Madeira and is a convenient taxi alternative for fast, reliable, and affordable rides. You can book a ride through the Bolt app directly from the airport to your accommodation.
Aerobus: The Aerobus is a dedicated airport shuttle service that runs between Madeira Airport and various points in Funchal and the surrounding area. It is a reliable and affordable option. The fare is € 6.50 for adults (one-way). To check Aerobus schedules and routes, click here.
Car rental: Several reliable car rental international companies are available at the Arrivals area, on the Ground Floor (0).