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

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1,577 mi airlines 7/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
LS1560
LS Jet2
73H
2:30 PM
WET T1
6:25 PM
GMT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR388
FR Ryanair
73H
2:55 PM
WET
6:40 PM
GMT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS1446
LS Jet2
73H
7:00 PM
WET T1
10:50 PM
GMT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS1445
LS Jet2
73H
9:08 AM
GMT
12:41 PM
WET
3h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS1559
LS Jet2
73H
9:42 AM
GMT T1
1:22 PM
WET
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR389
FR Ryanair
73H
10:20 AM
GMT T1
2:05 PM
WET
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Funchal to London, Essex
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,577 mi 3h 45m nonstop 28 1-stop hubs

FNC–STN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Jet2 lead the route. The flight covers 1,577 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 73H 3h45
LS Jet2 3 73H 3h50-3h55
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – FR, LS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + LS (7 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 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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FNC to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,921
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
0h
London, Essex is 0 hours the same as Funchal.
FNC: WET · STN: GMT

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 to 3h 55m.
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.

FNC–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Funchal to London, Essex route.
Route details
Distance1,577 mi / 2,537 km
Flight time3h 45m to 3h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: FNC
IATA / ICAOFNC / LPMA
TimezoneAtlantic/Madeira
Passengers/yr5.1M
Elevation192 ft / 59 m
Destination: STN
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FNC to STN flights.
Nonstop flights from Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport to London Stansted Airport take approximately 3h 45m to 3h 55m. The route covers 1,577 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair and Jet2.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from FNC to STN. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DUB, CGN, YYZ, LIS, CDG, OPO, BUD, BFS, EDI, KTW, SNN, GVA, HAM, TFS, CPH, GDN, RIX, MAD, BSL, HEL, BER, ARN, TLL, AMS, GLA, OSL, VIE and PRG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FNC to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FNC to STN ranges from 3 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 55 minutes. 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

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via DUB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.