Funchal to Belfast (FNC–BFS) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BRS Bristol 5h 38m LSU2 U2 Bristol (BRS) to Belfast flights
LGW London 6h 10m BAU2 U2 London (LGW) to Belfast flights
EDI Edinburgh 6h 20m FRLS RKU2 Edinburgh (EDI) to Belfast flights
BHX Birmingham, West Midlands 7h 45m LS U2 Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX) to Belfast flights
STN London, Essex 8h 5m FRLS RKU2 London, Essex (STN) to Belfast flights
LPL Liverpool 8h 25m LS U2 Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast flights
MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester 9h 20m FRLSU2 RKU2 Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to Belfast flights
OPO Porto 9h 35m FRLHS4 FR Porto (OPO) to Belfast flights
EMA Nottingham, Leicestershire 9h 49m LS RKSRR Nottingham, Leicestershire (EMA) to Belfast flights
GLA Glasgow 11h 20m LS U2 Glasgow (GLA) to Belfast flights
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Funchal to Belfast
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,602 mi 4h nonstop

FNC–BFS 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

Carriers that operated nonstop FNC–BFS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LS Jet2.com 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FNC to BFS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,134
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Belfast is 0 hours the same as Funchal.
FNC: WEST · BFS: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Funchal, it's 6:00 PM in Belfast.
Distance & Flight Time
1,602 mi / 2,579 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 0m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Portuguese passport holders enter the UK without a visa for stays up to 6 months. Since April 2025, an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) must be obtained before travel. The ETA costs GBP 16, is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires, and allows multiple visits. Apply online or through the UK ETA app.

FNC–BFS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Funchal to Belfast route.
Route details
Distance1,602 mi / 2,579 km
Flight time4h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FNC
IATA / ICAOFNC / LPMA
TimezoneAtlantic/Madeira
Passengers/yr5.1M
Elevation192 ft / 59 m
Destination: BFS
IATA / ICAOBFS / EGAA
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation268 ft / 82 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FNC to BFS flights.
Nonstop flights from Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport to Belfast International Airport take about 4h gate to gate. The route covers 1,602 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from FNC to BFS: Jet2.com. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Bristol, London Gatwick and Edinburgh.
Yes, return flights from BFS to FNC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 FNC to BFS

Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) 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.

FNC to BFS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FNC to BFS 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 Bristol, London Gatwick and Edinburgh. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.