Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Madeira Airport (FNC): what you need to know
The timezone in Madeira is UTC+0, which is four hours ahead of Washington DC.
To ensure you get on your IAD to FNC flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Madeira Airport. These are the top stopovers between IAD and FNC:
Logan International Airport
Pearson International Airport
Lisbon Portela Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Madeira Airport (FNC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Madeira Airport flight is RM1,949. A round-trip ticket is currently RM3,031. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from IAD to FNC. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Madeira Airport.
Landing cheap flights from IAD to FNC is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new deal comes up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Madeira Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
74.39% of flights leaving from Washington Dulles International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Washington DC to Washington Dulles International Airport is approximately 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Madeira Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to IAD:
Arriving at Madeira Airport (FNC)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Washington Dulles International Airport to Madeira Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FNC instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Madeira Airport rental car. Book your wheels from way 2 azores, Surprice or Magic Islands Rent A Car and discover more of Madeira and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Madeira Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Madeira Airport (FNC) to central Madeira
Madeira Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Madeira. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Madeira Airport (FNC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Madeira Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Madeira in April.
Lock in your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Madeira Airport for August if you'd like to visit Madeira during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IAD to FNC around that time 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 once you've seen the sights of Madeira. Around 14 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Plage, Miradouro do Ilhéu e as suas paisagens and Lagar da Giesta waterfall.
São Martinho is another sought-after destination in Portugal and is around 14 kilometres south of Madeira. No trip is complete without experiencing Praça CR7, Ponte Estrada Monumental and Amparo garden.
