Lisbon to Madeira Flights (LIS–FNC)
Lisbon to Funchal is Madeira's busiest air route by a wide margin — around 1.35 million passengers a year and roughly 21% of all departures from FNC. It is a high-frequency, year-round trunk flown by TAP, easyJet and Ryanair, with multiple departures every day and a block time of about 1h45. It is also the connecting point for almost all intercontinental travel to Madeira.
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Airlines and frequency
TAP Air Portugal, easyJet, Ryanair operate the Lisbon–Madeira route. Weekly frequencies below are approximate and split between the summer and winter schedules — always confirm with the airline.
| Airline | Per week (summer) | Per week (winter) | Aircraft | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAP Air Portugal | 30 | 28 | Airbus A320, Airbus A321, Embraer E195 | Operating |
| easyJet | 18 | 14 | Airbus A320 | Operating |
| Ryanair | 14 | 10 | Boeing 737-800 | Operating |
How much does it cost?
Typical fares run around €40–€200 (as of 2026-06) — One-way; low-cost carriers can dip under €50 off-peak, peak summer well over €150.. The cheapest months are usually January, November, February; the busiest (and dearest) is August.
How busy is this route?
Lisbon–Madeira carried about 1,351,694 passengers in 2023.
Frequently asked questions
Which airlines fly from Lisbon to Madeira?
TAP Air Portugal, easyJet, Ryanair fly direct from Lisbon (LIS) to Madeira (Funchal).
How long is the flight from Lisbon to Madeira?
The flight from Lisbon to Madeira (Funchal) takes about 1h45.
Are Lisbon to Madeira flights year-round or seasonal?
The Lisbon–Madeira route operates year-round, though frequencies are higher in summer.
Sources
- Eurostat route data via Wikipedia
- TAP / easyJet / Ryanair timetables