Flying from Frankfurt to Madeira Airport (FNC): What you need to know
Frankfurt's main base, Frankfurt Airport (FRA), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Frankfurt to Madeira Airport (FNC).
Around 4 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Frankfurt to Madeira Airport flight.
Madeira Airport is located in Madeira. The city runs on the UTC+0 timezone and is one hour behind Frankfurt.
You can pick from 9 direct flights each week between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Madeira Airport (FNC). This is the most popular route, with Condor offering a 10:15am departure from FRA to FNC.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Frankfurt to FNC. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as September, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You can take a direct flight from Frankfurt to Madeira Airport (FNC) out of Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
When departing from FRA, you can catch a direct flight from Frankfurt to Madeira Airport with EW Discover.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between FRA and FNC is Discover Airlines.
Condor is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Frankfurt to FNC leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
FRA is about 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 20 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Frankfurt to Madeira Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays near Frankfurt Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Frankfurt Airport, data shows 74% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Frankfurt to Madeira Airport. Here's where you can connect between Frankfurt Hahn Airport and FNC:
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Porto Airport (OPO)
You can reach HHN from central Frankfurt in about 1 hour 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to cover the 121 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Frankfurt Hahn Airport the day before your Frankfurt to FNC flight:
Frankfurt Hahn Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 82% of flights taking off from here make it to their final destination as planned.
About Madeira Airport (FNC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Frankfurt to Madeira Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near FNC instead:
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your Frankfurt to Madeira Airport flight.
Getting from Madeira Airport (FNC) to central Madeira
From Madeira Airport, central Madeira is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Madeira Airport (FNC)
Currently, RM280 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Madeira Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM572. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap flights from Frankfurt to FNC by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.
November is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Frankfurt to Madeira Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Frankfurt to FNC.
Hunt down a great price on a flight from Frankfurt to Madeira Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Madeira Airport (FNC)
August is the most popular month for flights from Frankfurt to Madeira Airport (FNC). Plan your visit to Madeira in January if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Book a Frankfurt to FNC plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Madeira to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
February sees temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Madeira Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Madeira
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Madeira right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Madeira Airport:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Madeira Island, Miradouro de Santa Luzia and Monte Palace Madeira are must-do's during your Madeira adventure.