Funchal to Frankfurt am Main (FNC–FRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,762 mi airlines 11/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DE1571
DE Condor
32N
12:35 PM
WET T1
5:45 PM
CET
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Y703
4Y Airbus Transport
32A
3:20 PM
WET
8:30 PM
CET
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
X32807
X3 TUI fly
73H
5:10 PM
WET T1
10:20 PM
CET
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Y702
4Y Airbus Transport
32A
11:15 AM
CET T1
2:30 PM
WET
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DE1570
DE Condor
320
1:10 PM
CET T1
4:15 PM
WET
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
X32806
X3 TUI fly
73H
1:31 PM
CET T2
4:20 PM
WET
3h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Funchal to Frankfurt am Main
3 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 1,762 mi 4h 10m nonstop +1h ahead 37 1-stop hubs

FNC–FRA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Airbus Transport International, Condor and TUI fly lead the route. The flight covers 1,762 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FNC–FRA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
4Y Airbus Transport International 5 32A 4h10
DE Condor 4 32N 4h10
X3 TUI fly 2 73H 4h10
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – 4Y
32N Airbus A320neo – DE
73H Boeing 737-800 – X3
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 4Y + DE + X3 (11 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FNC to FRA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FNC to FRA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,640
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
+1h
Frankfurt am Main is 1 hour ahead of Funchal.
FNC: WET · FRA: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Funchal, it's 7:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main.
Distance & Flight Time
1,762 mi / 2,835 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m.
Visa & Entry

Portugal and Germany are both EU and Schengen members. Portuguese citizens enter freely with a national ID card or passport. No visa, registration, or time limit applies.

Getting from FRA

S8/S9 S-Bahn to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (15 min, €5.65) departs from the basement of Terminal 1 Regional station. For long-distance travel to other German cities, the Fernbahnhof (separate building, connected by walkway) has direct ICE services; check if your train stops here before going into the city.Taxis from Terminal 1/2 to Frankfurt city centre cost €25–40. Rental car agencies are at both terminals. Terminal 2 is connected to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine monorail; allow 5–10 minutes for the transfer. No airport supplement applies to Frankfurt public transit.

Frankfurt am Main Climate

Continental climate with moderate continental influence. Winters are cold (−1 to 5°C) with periodic snow and ice. FRA handles de-icing well but heavy snowfall causes delays across the network. Fog along the Rhine Valley is a significant departure risk in November through January, sometimes persisting until midday.

Summers are warm (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause brief but sharp delays. Spring is mild and damp. Autumn offers the best settled weather. FRA is a major hub. Weather delays cascade through Lufthansa's global network.

FNC–FRA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Funchal to Frankfurt am Main route.
Route details
Distance1,762 mi / 2,835 km
Flight time4h 10m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights11 out / 11 return
1-stop connections37 hubs
Origin: FNC
IATA / ICAOFNC / LPMA
TimezoneAtlantic/Madeira
Passengers/yr5.1M
Elevation192 ft / 59 m
Destination: FRA
IATA / ICAOFRA / EDDF
TimezoneEurope/Busingen
Passengers/yr61.5M
Elevation364 ft / 111 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FNC to FRA flights.
Nonstop flights from Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport to Frankfurt Main Airport take approximately 4h 10m. The route covers 1,762 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Airbus Transport International, Condor and TUI fly.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from FNC to FRA. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BOD, DUB, VIE, GVA, YYZ, CDG, BUD, GDN, OPO, LIS, GLA, HAJ, BHX, DUS, LEJ, HEL, BER, STR, PRG, AMS, BSL, MAD, MUC, OSL, HAM, LYS, ZRH, CPH, MAN, WAW, KTW, RIX, ARN, EDI, NCL, TLL and TFS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Frankfurt am Main is 1 hour ahead of Funchal.
Yes, return flights from FRA 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 FRA

Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are connected by nonstop service from Airbus Transport International, Condor and TUI fly. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FNC to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FNC to FRA ranges from 4 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,762 miles (2,835 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BOD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.