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

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SN3827
SN Brussels
32N
7:05 AM
CET
10:05 AM
WET
4h
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TB1925
TB TUI Airlines Belgium N.V.
7M8
10:15 AM
CET
1:40 PM
WET
4h 25m
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Zaventem to Funchal
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,655 mi 4h nonstop -1h behind 25 1-stop hubs

BRU–FNC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Brussels Airlines and TUI Airlines Belgium N.V. d/b/a Jetairfly lead the route. The flight covers 1,655 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 Brussels Airlines 1 32N 4h – Star Alliance –
TB TUI Airlines Belgium N.V. d/b/a Jetairfly 1 7M8 4h25 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – SN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – TB
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: SN (1 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: TB (1 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.
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
2
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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BRU to FNC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
BOD ~6h 18m FRA ~8h 17m LPA ~9h 46m CDG ~9h 57m ZRH ~13h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,098
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 2
Weekly flights 2 5 13
Flight time 4h 3h 50m 3h 58m
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: CET · FNC: WET

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 4h 0m to 4h 25m.
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 time4h to 4h 25m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connections25 hubs
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 approximately 4h to 4h 25m. The route covers 1,655 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Brussels Airlines and TUI Airlines Belgium N.V. d/b/a Jetairfly.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from BRU to FNC.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BOD, FRA, LPA, CDG, ZRH, TLL, MAN, LIS, BER, PRG, CPH, HAM, MAD, RIX, DUB, OPO, VIE, MRS, AMS, BUD, OSL, HEL, MUC, WAW and ARN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Funchal is 1 hour behind Zaventem.
Nearby alternatives include CRL and AMS. 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 BRU to FNC

Brussels Airport (BRU) and Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC) are connected by nonstop service from Brussels Airlines and TUI Airlines Belgium N.V. d/b/a Jetairfly. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BRU to FNC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BRU to FNC ranges from 4 hours 0 minutes to 4 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,655 miles (2,664 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BOD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charleroi (CRL) and Amsterdam (AMS).