Flights from Santa Maria Airport SMA to Funchal Airport FNC
Flights from Vila Do Porto to Madeira are in low demand virtually all year round so many airliners do not operate flights for this route. There is however one airliner, Spain - Air Force, who offer a direct flight. The flight time is approximately 1 Hour 52 Minutes.
Depending on the day of the week and the time of day you book, flight prices can vary dramatically. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. Flight to Madeira will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.
On arriving at Madeira please note the time difference, the time zone at Madeira is 0.0 GMT compared to 1.0 GMT at Vila Do Porto.
Travellers planning to fly from Vila Do Porto Airport to Madeira Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at Vila Do Porto Airport.
If you chose to rent a car at Madeira Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to Madeira Airport in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.
Below are some options if you require transport to Vila Do Porto Airport:
- Private Transfers to Vila Do Porto Airport
- Buses to Vila Do Porto Airport
- Taxis to Vila Do Porto Airport
- Train Services to/near Vila Do Porto Airport
Ensure your arrival at Madeira Airport is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:
- Car rental at Madeira Airport (FNC)
- Private transfers at Madeira Airport (FNC)
- Buses from Madeira Airport (FNC)
- Taxis from Madeira Airport (FNC)
- Train services at or near Madeira Airport (FNC)
Need a place to stay when you get to Funchal? See a range of hotels near Madeira Airport
To see all airliners that offer flights between Vila Do Porto and Madeira please see the table below.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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Spain - Air Force | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Spain - Air Force is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 1 a week with times that vary between and .
To book your flight you can visit Spain - Air Force on their website www.google.com/search?q=Spain - Air Force. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||
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Saturday | 10:00
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If the airlines stated don’t offer flights that suite your travel times, you could look at alternative options. Below we have summarised flights from alternative departures airports and flights that are not direct.

Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
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Ponta Delgada to Funchal | 0 | 1 Hour 58 Minutes |
If you are planning to hire a car from Madeira airport then don’t wait until you arrive. The prices are typically 20% to 30% higher and the availability of vehicles are much lower. You can check out the solutions we have for car hire on our car hire pages which can save you £££’s.
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