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Museu CR7
A compact museum dedicated to Madeira’s football icon, with trophies, photographs, and interactive displays beside Praça do Mar.
Flights from London to Funchal depart on average 46 times per day, taking around 4h 17m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £35 if you book in advance.
There are 4 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 2500 km distance in 3h 45m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 2500 km |
Average flight duration 4h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Flights per day 46 |
Direct flights 4 |
Fastest flight 3h 45m |
First flight 0:10 |
Last flight 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 3 days |
Cheapest price
£65
Average price
£107
Fastest journey
3 h 55 m
Average duration
3 h 55 m
Flights per day
2
Distance
2500 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from London to Funchal is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Funchal will cost around £107 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £65.
Of the 2 flights that leave London for Funchal every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 2500 km distance in an average of 3 h 55 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 3 h 55 m .
The slowest flights will take 3 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




The table below shows live departures for London to Funchal flights for today, Wednesday 5 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:05 London | 3h55 | 11:00 Funchal | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:35 London | 14h40 | 0:15 Funchal | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 August | |||||
![]() | 5:15 London | 3h55 | 9:10 Funchal | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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Discover the best of Funchal — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Funchal trip today.
A compact museum dedicated to Madeira’s football icon, with trophies, photographs, and interactive displays beside Praça do Mar.
Set in a former bishop’s palace, this museum presents sacred art, sculpture, painting, and church treasures from Madeira.
An intimate house museum focused on photographer Vicente’s studio, cameras, portraits, and urban images of old Funchal.
A tropical hill garden with ponds, tiles, sculptures, and sweeping views; one of Funchal’s signature places to wander.
The old town quarter is known for painted doors, narrow lanes, small chapels, and a lively historic atmosphere near the seafront.
A central municipal garden with subtropical plants, shaded paths, and a calm pause between the cathedral and marina.
Espetada is Madeiran beef on laurel skewers, grilled over fire. It is a signature island dish known for smoky flavour and simple seasoning.
Espada com banana pairs black scabbardfish with fried banana. This sweet-savoury combination is one of Madeira’s best-known traditional plates.
Bolo do caco is a round Madeiran flatbread, traditionally cooked on a hot stone and served with garlic butter. It is a staple across the island.
Well-known seafood restaurant by the Lido area, valued for fresh fish, shellfish and classic island cooking in an unfussy space.
Refined dining room serving Madeiran and Portuguese dishes with polished service and Atlantic views in the hotel zone.
Traditional Madeiran restaurant known for espetada and local specialities in a lively, rustic setting in Funchal’s old town.
Moderate for Portugal: hotels run higher in peak season, while dining and buses stay reasonable for most visitors.
Tipping is modest: round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; taxi drivers appreciate rounding up; cafés usually just round up or leave small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Funchal by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Funchal, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Funchal flights use the London Heathrow Airport to Madeira Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare London and Funchal airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
London Heathrow Airport is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Heathrow Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for up to 4 hours. ATMs are located in all terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Heathrow Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Heathrow Airport: Assistance.
London Gatwick Airport is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Gatwick Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 90 minutes. ATMs are located in both terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Gatwick Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Gatwick Airport: Assistance.
London City Airport is 12 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London City Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London City Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London City Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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