Funchal to Lisbon (FNC–LIS) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
FNC–LIS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. TAP Air Portugal, easyJet and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 600 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP TAP Air Portugal Also: AC, AD, B6, BT, EK, EY, FI, LA, LG, LH, LO, S4, SK, TK, UA | 52 | 321, 32N, E90, E95 | 1h35-1h50 | – | Star Alliance | AC, AD, B6, BT, EK, EY, FI, LA, LG, LH, LO, S4, SK, TK, UA |
| U2 easyJet | 28 | 320 | 1h40-1h45 | – | – | – |
| FR Ryanair | 14 | 73H, 7M8 | 1h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Lisbon from Funchal
| Metric | FNC→LIS | PXO→LIS |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from FNC | – | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 371 | 19 |
| Flight time | 1h 45m | 1h 30m |
Travel Essentials
FNC: WEST · LIS: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Funchal, it's 6:00 PM in Lisbon.
Metro Red Line directly from the airport station to central Lisbon in 20–25 minutes (€1.85 single). Most central destinations (Rossio, Baixa-Chiado, Oriente) are reachable within 30 minutes total. Operating hours 6:30am to 1am.Taxis cost €10–15 to the city centre. Uber and Bolt are cheaper still at €8–12. AeroBus to Marquês de Pombal costs €4. The airport is just 7km from the city centre; ground transport is fast by European standards.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and sunny (28–35°C) with almost no rain. July and August rarely see any precipitation and offer the most reliable flying weather in Europe. Winters are mild and rainy (8–15°C), with the wettest months December through February.
Flight disruptions are uncommon. Atlantic coastal fog can affect early morning visibility in autumn (October–November). Wind off the Atlantic is persistent year-round and can affect smaller aircraft but rarely disrupts scheduled service.
FNC–LIS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Funchal to Lisbon: Madeira's Mainland Lifeline
FNC-LIS is the most important air link for Madeira, connecting the Atlantic island to mainland Portugal. TAP Air Portugal operates 4 to 6 daily nonstops. easyJet adds low-cost competition. Block time is 1 hour 40 to 50 minutes on the 965 km sector. The route serves three distinct passenger groups: Madeirans traveling to the mainland for business, government, or family; Portuguese mainlanders visiting Madeira for tourism; and international travelers connecting through Lisbon to reach the island. Funchal's airport is famous among pilots for its challenging approach through mountainous terrain with variable winds.
Lisbon Hub Connectivity
TAP uses FNC-LIS as a spoke feeding its Lisbon hub. Passengers from Madeira can connect at LIS to TAP's transatlantic flights to the US, Canada, and Brazil, as well as its African network covering Luanda, Maputo, and Cape Town. European connections to London, Paris, Frankfurt, and Amsterdam are available on TAP and Star Alliance partners. Lisbon Airport operates from a single main terminal (Terminal 1) for TAP flights. The Lisbon Metro Red Line connects the airport to downtown in 20 minutes for EUR 1.65. Madeira's year-round mild climate means FNC-LIS does not have the extreme seasonal swings typical of Mediterranean island routes. Demand stays consistent across the calendar, with peaks around the Flower Festival and New Year celebrations.