Belfast to Funchal (BFS–FNC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS Jet2.com | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Funchal from Belfast
| Metric | BFS→FNC | DUB→FNC | GLA→FNC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BFS | – | 85 mi | 109 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | 3 | 1 |
| Flight time | 4h | 3h 45m | 4h 10m |
Travel Essentials
BFS: BST · FNC: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Belfast, it's 6:00 PM in Funchal.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Manchester, Francisco de Sá Carneiro and London Stansted. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dublin (DUB) and Glasgow (GLA).