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

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Belfast to Funchal
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,602 mi 4h nonstop 20 1-stop hubs

BFS–FNC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Jet2.com leads the route. The flight covers 1,602 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BFS–FNC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LS Jet2.com 1
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LS (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BFS to FNC.
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One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,101
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.

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 1
Weekly flights 1 3 1
Flight time 4h 3h 45m 4h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of BFS with service to Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport.

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.
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.

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
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: BFS
IATA / ICAOBFS / EGAA
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation268 ft / 82 m
Destination: FNC
IATA / ICAOFNC / LPMA
TimezoneAtlantic/Madeira
Passengers/yr5.1M
Elevation192 ft / 59 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BFS to FNC flights.
Nonstop flights from Belfast International Airport to Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport take approximately 4h. The route covers 1,602 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Jet2.com.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from BFS to FNC. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GVA, PRG, KEF, BUD, BVA, FAO, BRS, MAN, OPO, LTN, LGW, NCL, STN, LBA, EDI, AMS, CDG, BHX, GLA and LPA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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) are connected by nonstop service from Jet2.com. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BFS to FNC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BFS to FNC ranges from 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,602 miles (2,579 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via GVA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dublin (DUB) and Glasgow (GLA).