Travelling from New York to Madeira Airport (FNC): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll leave from in New York. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from New York to Madeira Airport (FNC) leaving from here.
Madeira is five hours ahead of New York. Madeira Airport is located in Madeira, which is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from New York to FNC. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Hopping on a plane during a peak time like July? High seasons (like Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from New York to FNC. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular options:
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
JFK is around 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from New York to Madeira Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport:
When it comes to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Consider starting your journey from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). You can book a direct New York to Madeira Airport (FNC) plane ticket with departures from this hub.
Take a direct flight from New York to FNC with United Airlines. This is one of the main airlines operating this route out of EWR.
United is the most popular choice for travellers flying from EWR to FNC.
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from New York to Madeira Airport, check out these options when heading out from Newark Liberty International Airport:
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
You can get to EWR from the centre of New York in approximately 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour to travel the 24 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to FNC flight:
71% of all departures from Newark Liberty International Airport arrive according to schedule.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
You can reserve a plane ticket from New York to Madeira Airport (FNC) leaving from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with a stopover. Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is a popular transfer point.
From central New York, LGA is around 13 kilometres away. It takes roughly 30 minutes to arrive by car and 55 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make catching an early New York to Madeira Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to New York LaGuardia Airport and get to your boarding gate with plenty of time to spare:
The on-time performance record of LGA is 69%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights from this airport reach their final stop as planned.
You'll find New York LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Madeira Airport (FNC)
If you have a late flight from New York to Madeira Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near FNC:
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week ahead of your New York to Madeira Airport flight.
Getting from Madeira Airport (FNC) to central Madeira
Madeira Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Madeira. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Madeira Airport (FNC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Madeira Airport is RM882. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM1,763. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To snag cheap flights from New York to FNC, book your plane ticket seven months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for December. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on New York to Madeira Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from New York to Madeira Airport (FNC)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. January is the quietest month to visit Madeira. August is when most people book flights from New York to Madeira Airport (FNC), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Before locking in your New York to FNC plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Madeira, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from New York to Madeira Airport in February when temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Madeira
Start your Madeira trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from New York to Madeira Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Madeira Island, Miradouro de Santa Luzia and Monte Palace Madeira are leading attractions which should be on every Madeira itinerary.