Flying from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Madeira Airport (FNC): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Glasgow International Airport to Madeira Airport is 4 hours 10 minutes.
Glasgow and Madeira are in the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
To ensure you catch your GLA to FNC flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Jet2 is your gateway to discovering Madeira (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Portugal!). Browse the direct flights from Glasgow International Airport to Madeira Airport offered by this popular airline.
Jet2 is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Jet2 is the most punctual carrier offering GLA to FNC flights, with 66.67% of its services arriving on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Glasgow International Airport to Madeira Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between GLA and FNC:
Lisbon Portela Airport
Belfast International Airport
Bordeaux Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Madeira Airport (FNC)
RM185 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Glasgow International Airport to Madeira Airport flight. A return flight starts from RM370. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from GLA to FNC.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Glasgow International Airport to Madeira Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from GLA to FNC by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Glasgow International Airport to Madeira Airport.
Handy information about Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Of all flights departing from Glasgow International Airport, 70.07% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Glasgow International Airport from central Glasgow, it takes about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Glasgow International Airport to Madeira Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near GLA:
Arriving at Madeira Airport (FNC)
If you're landing on a late Glasgow International Airport to Madeira Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near FNC:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Madeira Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from way 2 azores, Surprice or Magic Islands Rent A Car and explore beyond Madeira's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Madeira Airport about one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Madeira Airport (FNC) to central Madeira
From Madeira Airport, Madeira is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Madeira Airport (FNC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Glasgow International Airport to Madeira Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Madeira in April.
Book your flight from Glasgow International Airport to Madeira Airport for August if you want to explore Madeira during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from GLA to FNC sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
Câmara de Lobos is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Madeira. Around 14 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Plage, Miradouro do Ilhéu e as suas paisagens and Lagar da Giesta waterfall.
Around 14 kilometres south of Madeira, São Martinho is another favourite stop in Portugal. Experience major highlights starting with Praça CR7, Ponte Estrada Monumental and Amparo garden.