Flying from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Madeira Airport (FNC): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Madeira Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours.
Madeira is one hour behind Milan and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
To ensure you catch your MXP to FNC flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Flying into Madeira (and then exploring more of Portugal!) is a cinch with Ryanair. This popular airline has direct flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Madeira Airport.
Ryanair tops the list for bookings on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for MXP to FNC flights is Ryanair.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Milan Malpensa Airport to Madeira Airport. These are the top stopovers between MXP and FNC:
Barcelona Airport
Lisbon Airport
Porto Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Madeira Airport (FNC)
Right now, RM281 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Milan Malpensa Airport to Madeira Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM625. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book eight months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MXP to FNC.
January is the cheapest month for flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Madeira Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MXP to FNC.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Madeira Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
When it comes to Milan Malpensa Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Milan to Milan Malpensa Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MXP? If you're boarding an early flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Madeira Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Madeira Airport (FNC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Milan Malpensa Airport to Madeira Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FNC instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Madeira Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from way 2 azores, Surprice or Magic Islands Rent A Car and chase adventure across Madeira and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Madeira Airport around one week before your departure date.
When to fly to Madeira Airport (FNC)
The quietest month for a flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Madeira Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Madeira based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Madeira is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Madeira Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
February has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MXP to FNC sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Portugal
You've visited Madeira, now it's time to discover more of Portugal. Journey about 14 kilometres south to Câmara de Lobos to check off its leading sights. From Câmara do Lobos Harbour to Baia de Camara de Lobos and Viewpoint of Câmara de Lobos Bay, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're eager to discover another side of Portugal, head for São Martinho, roughly 14 kilometres south of Madeira. Praça CR7, Lido Promenade and Blandy's Wine Lodge are highlights.
