Madeira Airport
Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport is the main air gateway for Funchal and the wider island of Madeira, Portugal. Identified by IATA code FNC and ICAO code LPMA, it is classed as a large airport and handles both domestic and international traffic. For most visitors, this is the first practical stop before heading into Funchal, the north coast, or Madeira’s hiking areas, so it functions as both an arrival point and a useful orientation marker for the island.
About Madeira Airport
Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport is the main air gateway for Funchal and the wider island of Madeira, Portugal. Identified by IATA code FNC and ICAO code LPMA, it is classed as a large airport and handles both domestic and international traffic. For most visitors, this is the first practical stop before heading into Funchal, the north coast, or Madeira’s hiking areas, so it functions as both an arrival point and a useful orientation marker for the island.
Overview
Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport is the main air gateway for Funchal and the wider island of Madeira, Portugal. Identified by IATA code FNC and ICAO code LPMA, it is classed as a large airport and handles both domestic and international traffic. For most visitors, this is the first practical stop before heading into Funchal, the north coast, or Madeira’s hiking areas, so it functions as both an arrival point and a useful orientation marker for the island.
What travellers should know
- The airport sits at an elevation of 192 ft (59 m), close enough to sea level that arrivals and departures often feel closely tied to the coastline.
- It operates in the Atlantic/Madeira time zone, which is worth checking when planning connections, hotel check-in, or ferry and tour pickups.
- There is one runway, 05/23, measuring 9,110 ft, with an asphalt surface and lighting for night or low-visibility operations.
- The official airport website is http://www.aeroportomadeira.pt, a useful source for current passenger information and airport services.
On arrival and departure
Because Madeira is mountainous and road journeys can take longer than visitors expect, it is wise to plan a little buffer time on both arrival and departure days. The airport’s single-runway layout keeps navigation straightforward, but weather and island terrain can make conditions feel different from mainland airports, so checking flight updates before leaving for the terminal is sensible. For most travellers, the airport is best treated as a practical launch point into Madeira rather than just a quick transit stop.
Routes
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Nearby airports
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FAQ
Madeira Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Madeira Airport is located in Funchal, Portugal (Europe), at coordinates 32.690°, -16.780°.
- Its IATA code is FNC and its ICAO code is LPMA.
- Madeira Airport serves Funchal, Portugal. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Madeira Airport operates on Atlantic/Madeira local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Madeira Airport sits at latitude 32.690° and longitude -16.780°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from FNC. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for FNC is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from FNC on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Santa Cruz, Madeira, Madeira, 9100-105, Portugal, the phone number is +351 291 520 700, the official website is https://www.aeroportomadeira.pt/pt/fnc/home. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Portugal. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.