Belfast to Funchal (BFS–FNC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,602 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 22 1-stop flights Verified 4mos ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
GLA Glasgow 5h 45m U2 → LS Glasgow (GLA) to Funchal flights
MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester 6h 8m RKU2 → FRLSU2 Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to Funchal flights
OPO Porto 6h 10m FR → FRLHS4 Porto (OPO) to Funchal flights
EDI Edinburgh 6h 48m RKU2 → FRLS Edinburgh (EDI) to Funchal flights
STN London, Essex 7h 35m RKU2 → FRLS London, Essex (STN) to Funchal flights
LTN Luton, Luton 8h 40m U2 → LSU2 Luton, Luton (LTN) to Funchal flights
PRG Prague 8h 55m U2 → QS Prague (PRG) to Funchal flights
LGW London 10h 15m U2 → BAQRU2 London (LGW) to Funchal flights
NCL Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear 12h U2 → LS Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear (NCL) to Funchal flights
BRS Bristol 12h 28m U2 → LSU2 Bristol (BRS) to Funchal flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Belfast to Funchal
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,602 mi 4h nonstop

BFS–FNC had nonstop service from Jet2.com, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,602 miles in 4h.

Also explore Browse available seat maps BFS Routes FNC Routes BFS Live Flights FNC Live Flights
All flights from Funchal (FNC) Funchal to Belfast flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop BFS–FNC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LS Jet2.com 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BFS to FNC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
GLA ~5h 45m MAN ~6h 8m OPO ~6h 10m LBA ~6h 25m BOD ~6h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,253
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Funchal from Belfast

Nearby airports with service to Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport.
Metric BFS→FNC DUB→FNC GLA→FNC
Distance from BFS – 85 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 4 1
Flight time 4h 3h 45m 4h 10m
Dublin (DUB) to Funchal flights · Glasgow (GLA) to Funchal flights
Airports within 200 miles of BFS with service to Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Funchal is 0 hours the same as Belfast.
BFS: BST · FNC: WEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Belfast, it's 6:00 PM in Funchal.
Distance & Flight Time
1,602 mi / 2,579 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 0m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

British passport holders enter Portugal (and the entire Schengen Area) visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. UK passports are stamped on entry and exit since Brexit.

No supporting documents are mandatory, but border officers can request proof of accommodation, return travel, and sufficient funds (Portugal suggests EUR 75 per day or EUR 40 per day plus confirmed accommodation). The 90-day limit is shared across all 29 Schengen states. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026.

Direct flights from London to Lisbon run about 2 hours 40 minutes, to Faro about 2 hours 50 minutes. Portugal uses the euro. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals. Post-Brexit, UK nationals use non-EU passport lanes at Portuguese airports. A UK driving license is valid for short visits. The Algarve and Madeira are popular UK corridors with high frequency from multiple London airports plus regional departures from Manchester, Birmingham, and Edinburgh.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

BFS–FNC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Belfast to Funchal route.
Route details
Distance1,602 mi / 2,579 km
Flight time4h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BFS
Full nameBelfast International Airport
IATA / ICAOBFS / EGAA
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation268 ft / 82 m
Destination: FNC
Full nameCristiano Ronaldo International Airport
IATA / ICAOFNC / LPMA
TimezoneAtlantic/Madeira
Passengers/yr5.1M
Elevation192 ft / 59 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BFS to FNC flights.
Nonstop flights from Belfast International Airport to Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport take about 4h gate to gate. The route covers 1,602 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from BFS to FNC: Jet2.com. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Glasgow, Manchester and Francisco de Sá Carneiro.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to FNC and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from FNC to BFS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DUB and GLA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BFS to FNC

Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC) had nonstop service from Jet2.com, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

BFS to FNC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BFS to FNC is about 4 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,602 miles (2,579 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Glasgow, Manchester and Francisco de Sá Carneiro. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dublin (DUB) and Glasgow (GLA).