Funchal to Birmingham, West Midlands (FNC–BHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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BY7111
BY Britannia
7S8
2:05 PM
WET T1
5:55 PM
GMT
3h 50m
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LS1226
LS Jet2
32Q
4:44 PM
WET T1
8:27 PM
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3h 43m
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BY7110
BY Britannia
7S8
9:20 AM
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1:00 PM
WET
3h 40m
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LS Jet2
32Q
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Funchal to Birmingham, West Midlands
2 carriers, 3 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,558 mi 3h 43m nonstop 20 1-stop hubs

FNC–BHX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Jet2 and Britannia Airways Ltd. lead the route. The flight covers 1,558 miles in approximately 3h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FNC–BHX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LS Jet2 2 32Q 3h43 – – –
BY Britannia Airways Ltd. 1 7S8 3h50 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – LS
7S8 Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 – BY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BY + LS (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FNC to BHX direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FNC to BHX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
MAD ~8h 4m TFS ~8h 18m DUB ~13h 15m LIS ~13h 25m ZRH ~13h 29m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,413
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Birmingham, West Midlands is 0 hours the same as Funchal.
FNC: WET · BHX: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Funchal, it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, West Midlands.
Distance & Flight Time
1,558 mi / 2,506 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 43m to 3h 50m.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

FNC–BHX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Funchal to Birmingham, West Midlands route.
Route details
Distance1,558 mi / 2,506 km
Flight time3h 43m to 3h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: FNC
Full nameCristiano Ronaldo International Airport
IATA / ICAOFNC / LPMA
TimezoneAtlantic/Madeira
Passengers/yr5.1M
Elevation192 ft / 59 m
Destination: BHX
Full nameBirmingham Airport
IATA / ICAOBHX / EGBB
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr8.6M
Elevation327 ft / 100 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FNC to BHX flights.
Nonstop flights from Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport to Birmingham Airport take approximately 3h 43m to 3h 50m. The route covers 1,558 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Britannia Airways Ltd. and Jet2.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from FNC to BHX. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MAD, TFS, DUB, LIS, ZRH, DUS, OPO, BUD, BFS, GLA, AMS, PRG, EDI, BER, GVA, FRA, CDG, MUC, SNN and CPH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BHX to FNC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 FNC to BHX

Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) are connected by nonstop service from Britannia Airways Ltd. and Jet2. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FNC to BHX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FNC to BHX ranges from 3 hours 43 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,558 miles (2,506 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via MAD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.