Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear to Funchal (NCL–FNC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 28m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
LS529
LS Jet2.com
73H
3:20 PM
BST
7:30 PM
WEST
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS530
LS Jet2.com
73H
3:25 PM
WEST T1
7:45 PM
BST
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear to Funchal
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,708 mi 4h 10m nonstop 16 1-stop hubs

NCL–FNC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Jet2.com leads the route. The flight covers 1,708 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NCL–FNC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LS Jet2.com 1 73H 4h10
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – LS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LS (1 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, NCL to FNC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NCL to FNC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,369
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.

Other ways to reach Funchal from Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Nearby airports with service to Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport.
Metric NCL→FNC LBA→FNC EDI→FNC
Distance from NCL 81 mi 91 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 1 1 3
Flight time 4h 10m 4h 4h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of NCL with service to Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Funchal is 0 hours the same as Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear.
NCL: BST · FNC: WEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, it's 6:00 PM in Funchal.
Distance & Flight Time
1,708 mi / 2,749 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m.
Visa & Entry

British passport holders enter Portugal (and the entire Schengen Area) visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. UK passports are stamped on entry and exit since Brexit.

No supporting documents are mandatory, but border officers can request proof of accommodation, return travel, and sufficient funds (Portugal suggests EUR 75 per day or EUR 40 per day plus confirmed accommodation). The 90-day limit is shared across all 29 Schengen states. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026.

Direct flights from London to Lisbon run about 2 hours 40 minutes, to Faro about 2 hours 50 minutes. Portugal uses the euro. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals. Post-Brexit, UK nationals use non-EU passport lanes at Portuguese airports. A UK driving license is valid for short visits. The Algarve and Madeira are popular UK corridors with high frequency from multiple London airports plus regional departures from Manchester, Birmingham, and Edinburgh.

NCL–FNC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear to Funchal route.
Route details
Distance1,708 mi / 2,749 km
Flight time4h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: NCL
IATA / ICAONCL / EGNT
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr4.3M
Elevation266 ft / 81 m
Destination: FNC
IATA / ICAOFNC / LPMA
TimezoneAtlantic/Madeira
Passengers/yr5.1M
Elevation192 ft / 59 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NCL to FNC flights.
Nonstop flights from Newcastle International Airport to Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport take approximately 4h 10m. The route covers 1,708 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Jet2.com.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from NCL to FNC. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BFS, GVA, CPH, PRG, KEF, GDN, CDG, LPA, CRL, BRS, FAO, AMS, DUB, FRA, BUD and DUS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from FNC to NCL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LBA, EDI and MAN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 NCL to FNC

Newcastle International Airport (NCL) and Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC) are connected by nonstop service from Jet2.com. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NCL to FNC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NCL to FNC ranges from 4 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,708 miles (2,749 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BFS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Leeds, West Yorkshire (LBA), Edinburgh (EDI) and Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN).