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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
SN3827
SN Brussels
32N
7:05 AM
CET
10:05 AM
WET
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
TB1925
TB TUI Airlines Belgium N.V.
7M8
10:15 AM
CET
1:40 PM
WET
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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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.

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.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

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

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
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.

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
Airports within 200 miles of BRU with service to Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport.

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.

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.

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
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m
Destination: FNC
IATA / ICAOFNC / LPMA
TimezoneAtlantic/Madeira
Passengers/yr5.1M
Elevation192 ft / 59 m

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).