Funchal to Edinburgh (FNC–EDI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR6673
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:45 AM
WEST T1
10:50 AM
BST
4h 5m
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LS736
LS Jet2.com
73H
2:40 PM
WEST T1
6:50 PM
BST
4h 10m
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FR6674
FR Ryanair
7M8
11:15 AM
BST
3:25 PM
WEST
4h 10m
35%
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LS735
LS Jet2.com
73H
4:30 PM
BST
8:45 PM
WEST
4h 15m
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M T W T F S S
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BRS Bristol 5h 43m LSU2 → U2 Bristol (BRS) to Edinburgh flights
DUB Dublin 6h 5m FR → BAEIFR Dublin (DUB) to Edinburgh flights
MAD Madrid 6h 6m IBVYYW → FRIBU2 Madrid (MAD) to Edinburgh flights
AMS Amsterdam 6h 19m HVKLOR → 6EARBT Amsterdam (AMS) to Edinburgh flights
LIS Lisbon 6h 28m ACADB6 → FRU2 Lisbon (LIS) to Edinburgh flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 6h 45m 4YDELH → LHLOOS Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Edinburgh flights
LGW London 7h 20m BAU2 → U2 London (LGW) to Edinburgh flights
STN London, Essex 7h 20m FRLS → RKU2 London, Essex (STN) to Edinburgh flights
ORY Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne) 7h 25m TO → TO Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne) (ORY) to Edinburgh flights
TFS Tenerife 7h 30m NT → FRLSRK Tenerife (TFS) to Edinburgh flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Funchal to Edinburgh
2 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,731 mi 4h 8m nonstop

FNC–EDI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Jet2.com lead the route. The flight covers 1,731 miles in approximately 4h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Edinburgh (EDI) Edinburgh to Funchal flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FNC–EDI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 2 7M8 4h05 – – –
LS Jet2.com 2 73H 4h10 – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – LS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + LS (4 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 EDI direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FNC to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
BRS ~5h 43m DUB ~6h 5m MAD ~6h 6m AMS ~6h 19m LIS ~6h 28m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,244
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
Edinburgh is 0 hours the same as Funchal.
FNC: WEST · EDI: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Funchal, it's 6:00 PM in Edinburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
1,731 mi / 2,785 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 8m 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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

FNC–EDI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Funchal to Edinburgh route.
Route details
Distance1,731 mi / 2,785 km
Flight time4h 8m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FNC
Full nameCristiano Ronaldo International Airport
IATA / ICAOFNC / LPMA
TimezoneAtlantic/Madeira
Passengers/yr5.1M
Elevation192 ft / 59 m
Destination: EDI
Full nameEdinburgh Airport
IATA / ICAOEDI / EGPH
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr15.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FNC to EDI flights.
Nonstop flights from Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport to Edinburgh Airport take about 4h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 1,731 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from FNC to EDI: Ryanair and Jet2.com.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Bristol, Dublin and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas.
Yes, return flights from EDI 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 EDI

Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Jet2.com. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FNC to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FNC to EDI is about 4 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,731 miles (2,785 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Bristol, Dublin and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.