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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DE1571
DE Condor
32Q
1:20 PM
WEST T1
6:20 PM
CEST
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
X32807
X3 TUI fly
73H
4:02 PM
WEST
8:59 PM
CEST
3h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH4411cs
LH Lufthansa
32A
4:55 PM
WEST
10:05 PM
CEST
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Y703+1
4Y Airbus France
32A
5:50 PM
WEST
10:27 PM
CEST
3h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DE1570
DE Condor
320
10:52 AM
CEST T1
2:14 PM
WEST
4h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH4410cs
LH Lufthansa
32A
12:50 PM
CEST T1
4:05 PM
WEST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Y702+1
4Y Airbus France
32A
1:32 PM
CEST T1
4:35 PM
WEST
4h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
X32806
X3 TUI fly
73H
2:54 PM
CEST T2
5:45 PM
WEST
3h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Funchal to Frankfurt am Main
3 carriers, 16 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 16 Flights/wk 1,762 mi 3h 37m nonstop +1h ahead 49 1-stop hubs

FNC–FRA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Airbus France, Condor and TUI fly lead the route. The flight covers 1,762 miles in approximately 3h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 49 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 France Also: LH 5 32A 3h37 LH
DE Condor 4 32Q 4h
X3 TUI fly 2 73H 3h57
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – 4Y, LH
32Q Airbus A321neo – DE
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – 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
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FNC to FRA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,872
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: WEST · FRA: CEST

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 3h 37m to 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 time3h 37m to 4h 10m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights16 out / 16 return
1-stop connections49 hubs
Origin: FNC
IATA / ICAOFNC / LPMA
TimezoneAtlantic/Madeira
Passengers/yr5.1M
Elevation192 ft / 59 m
Destination: FRA
IATA / ICAOFRA / EDDF
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
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 3h 37m to 4h 10m. The route covers 1,762 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Airbus France, Condor and TUI fly. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 16 nonstop flights per week from FNC to FRA. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SNN, TFN, TFS, RIX, LPA, TLL, BHX, MXP, KTW, EDI, BRU, LIS, HAJ, STR, DUS, BUD, WAW, YYZ, GDN, AMS, DUB, OPO, CDG, VIE, HAM, PDL, BER, LYS, LEJ, KEF, GLA, MAD, MUC, ARN, MAN, MRS, CPH, OSL, ZRH, HEL, PRG, BOD, LUX, NTE, NCL, LGW, BSL, GVA and EWR. 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 France, Condor and TUI fly. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

FNC to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FNC to FRA ranges from 3 hours 37 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,762 miles (2,835 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via SNN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.