Dublin to Funchal (DUB–FNC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DUB–FNC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,524 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 5 | 73H | 3h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Funchal from Dublin
| Metric | DUB→FNC | SNN→FNC |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DUB | – | 121 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 5 | 4 |
| Flight time | 3h 45m | 3h 40m |
Travel Essentials
DUB: GMT · FNC: WET
When it's 6:00 PM in Dublin, it's 6:00 PM in Funchal.
Irish passport holders enter Portugal visa-free for unlimited stays as EU citizens. No fee, no advance application. A valid Irish passport is required. Ireland is not in the Schengen Area, so there is passport control on arrival from Dublin, but EU citizens are processed quickly.
For stays beyond 3 months, register at the local Camara Municipal (town hall) and apply for a Certificado de Registo de Cidadao da UE at SEF (Servico de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras) or its successor agency AIMA. The fee is EUR 15. Bring proof of employment, self-employment, studies, or sufficient resources plus health insurance. A Portuguese NIF (Numero de Identificacao Fiscal) from a Financas office is needed for banking, renting, phone contracts, and almost everything else. Getting a NIF takes about 30 minutes in person.
Direct flights from Dublin to Lisbon run about 2 hours 40 minutes on Aer Lingus, Ryanair, and TAP Air Portugal. Porto and Faro also have direct year-round service, with Faro particularly busy in summer. Portugal uses the euro, so no currency exchange needed. No vaccination requirements. Portugal has a large Irish expat community, especially in Lisbon and the Algarve. Irish driving licenses are valid for short stays; residents must exchange within 6 months of establishing residence.
Dublin Bus route 747 (Airlink) runs from the city centre (O'Connell Street) to the airport in 30–50 minutes, costing €7 one-way or €12 return. DART rail does not serve the airport directly; the nearest station requires a bus connection. Ride-shares from the city centre typically cost €20–35 depending on traffic.
The M50 and M1 motorways feed into the airport; short-term parking in Terminal 1 or 2 costs from €4/30 min, while long-stay lots (P3/P4) are significantly cheaper for multi-day trips. Allow extra time during morning and evening rush hours on the M50.
DUB–FNC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DUB to FNC
Dublin Airport (DUB) and Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
DUB to FNC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DUB to FNC ranges from 3 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,524 miles (2,452 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via BOD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shannon (SNN).