Funchal to London, Essex (FNC–STN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

FNC Airport Page →
1,577 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 20m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
✓
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FR388
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:10 AM
WEST
9:55 AM
BST
3h 45m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
→
LS1560
LS Jet2.com
73H
10:35 AM
WEST T1
2:20 PM
BST
3h 45m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
→
LS1446
LS Jet2.com
73H
10:50 AM
WEST T1
2:35 PM
BST
3h 45m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
LS1559
LS Jet2.com
73H
6:00 AM
BST T1
9:50 AM
WEST
3h 50m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
FR389
FR Ryanair
7M8
10:15 AM
BST T1
2:05 PM
WEST
3h 50m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
LS1445
LS Jet2.com
73H
4:10 PM
BST
8:00 PM
WEST
3h 50m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
DUB Dublin 5h 50m FR → FRRK Dublin (DUB) to London, Essex flights
LIS Lisbon 5h 52m ACADB6 → FRRK Lisbon (LIS) to London, Essex flights
MAD Madrid 6h 20m IBVY → FRRKTK Madrid (MAD) to London, Essex flights
OPO Porto 6h 20m FRLHS4 → FR Porto (OPO) to London, Essex flights
EDI Edinburgh 6h 30m FRLS → RKU2 Edinburgh (EDI) to London, Essex flights
LUX Luxembourg 6h 55m LG → FR Luxembourg (LUX) to London, Essex flights
SNN Shannon 7h 55m FR → FR Shannon (SNN) to London, Essex flights
AMS Amsterdam 8h 43m HVKLOR → U2 Amsterdam (AMS) to London, Essex flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 8h 50m FR → FRRK Ferno (VA) (MXP) to London, Essex flights
MRS Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône 11h 5m TO → FRRK Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône (MRS) to London, Essex flights
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Funchal to London, Essex
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,577 mi 3h 45m nonstop

FNC–STN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Jet2.com lead the route. The flight covers 1,577 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FNC–STN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 4 7M8 3h45 – – –
LS Jet2.com 3 73H 3h45 – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – LS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + LS (7 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 STN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FNC to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
DUB ~5h 50m LIS ~5h 52m MAD ~6h 20m OPO ~6h 20m EDI ~6h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,255
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
London, Essex is 0 hours the same as Funchal.
FNC: WEST · STN: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Funchal, it's 6:00 PM in London, Essex.
Distance & Flight Time
1,577 mi / 2,537 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 45m 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–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Funchal to London, Essex route.
Route details
Distance1,577 mi / 2,537 km
Flight time3h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FNC
Full nameCristiano Ronaldo International Airport
IATA / ICAOFNC / LPMA
TimezoneAtlantic/Madeira
Passengers/yr5.1M
Elevation192 ft / 59 m
Destination: STN
Full nameLondon Stansted Airport
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FNC to STN flights.
Nonstop flights from Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport to London Stansted Airport take about 3h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 1,577 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from FNC to STN: Ryanair and Jet2.com.
This route has daily 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 Dublin, Lisbon Humberto Delgado and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas.
Yes, return flights from STN 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 STN

Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Jet2.com. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FNC to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FNC to STN is about 3 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,577 miles (2,537 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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