Zaventem to Funchal (BRU–FNC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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SN3827
SN Lynx Air
32N
2:45 PM
CEST
5:50 PM
WEST
4h 5m
42%
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TB1911
TB ATA Airlines
7M8
5:13 PM
CEST
7:35 PM
WEST
3h 22m
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SN3828
SN Lynx Air
32N
7:00 PM
WEST T1
11:50 PM
CEST
3h 50m
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TB1912
TB ATA Airlines
7M8
8:15 PM
WEST T1
10:15 PM
CEST
1h
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LIS Lisbon 5h 30m ACAYBT → ACADB6 Lisbon (LIS) to Funchal flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 6h 35m A3ACAI → 4YDELH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Funchal flights
FAO Faro 6h 40m HVSNTB → TP Faro (FAO) to Funchal flights
AMS Amsterdam 7h 15m 6EAMGA → HVKLOR Amsterdam (AMS) to Funchal flights
PRG Prague 7h 20m CXNHSN → QS Prague (PRG) to Funchal flights
HAM Hamburg 7h 30m NHSNSQ → DI Hamburg (HAM) to Funchal flights
OPO Porto 7h 45m EYFRSN → FRLHS4 Porto (OPO) to Funchal flights
BUD Budapest 8h 10m EYNHSN → W6 Budapest (BUD) to Funchal flights
BER Berlin 8h 15m EYNHSN → U2 Berlin (BER) to Funchal flights
MUC Munich 8h 25m A3LHNH → 4YDELH Munich (MUC) to Funchal flights
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Zaventem to Funchal
2 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,655 mi 3h 44m nonstop -1h behind

BRU–FNC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Lynx Air and ATA Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,655 miles in approximately 3h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Funchal (FNC) Funchal to Zaventem flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BRU–FNC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SN Lynx Air 2 32N 4h05 – Star Alliance –
TB ATA Airlines 2 7M8 3h22 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – SN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – TB
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: SN (2 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: TB (2 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BRU to FNC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BRU to FNC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
LIS ~5h 30m FRA ~6h 35m FAO ~6h 40m AMS ~7h 15m PRG ~7h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,380
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 Zaventem

Nearby airports with service to Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport.
Metric BRU→FNC CRL→FNC AMS→FNC
Distance from BRU – 30 mi 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 4
Weekly flights 4 3 22
Flight time 3h 44m 4h 4h 2m
Charleroi (CRL) to Funchal flights · Amsterdam (AMS) to Funchal flights
Airports within 200 miles of BRU with service to Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Funchal is 1 hour behind Zaventem.
BRU: CEST · FNC: WEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem, it's 5:00 PM in Funchal.
Distance & Flight Time
1,655 mi / 2,664 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 44m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Both Belgium and Portugal are EU and Schengen member states. Belgian citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Portugal without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to BRU

The Airport Express train runs every 15–20 minutes from Brussels Central, Midi (South), and Nord stations to BRU in 17–25 minutes (€11.80 one-way, free with Brussels Card). Traffic on the Ring road (R0) is heavily congested during morning rush, making the train the consistent choice for peak departures.

Taxis from central Brussels cost €40–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Ride-shares (Uber) run €30–45. Parking at BRU starts at €10/day in the P-Long facility with free shuttle.

Facts

BRU–FNC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zaventem to Funchal route.
Route details
Distance1,655 mi / 2,664 km
Flight time3h 44m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BRU
Full nameBrussels Airport
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 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 BRU to FNC flights.
Nonstop flights from Brussels Airport to Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport take about 3h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 1,655 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from BRU to FNC: Lynx Air and ATA Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Lisbon Humberto Delgado, Frankfurt Main and Faro - Gago Coutinho.
Funchal is 1 hour behind Zaventem.
Yes, return flights from FNC to BRU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CRL and AMS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BRU to FNC

Brussels Airport (BRU) and Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC) are connected by nonstop service from Lynx Air and ATA Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BRU to FNC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BRU to FNC is about 3 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,655 miles (2,664 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lisbon Humberto Delgado, Frankfurt Main and Faro - Gago Coutinho. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charleroi (CRL) and Amsterdam (AMS).