Valencia to Funchal (VLC–FNC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,021 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 44 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
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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
LIS Lisbon 4h 25m ACADEK → ACADB6 Lisbon (LIS) to Funchal flights
MAD Madrid 4h 35m ATAVAY → IBVY Madrid (MAD) to Funchal flights
OPO Porto 5h 10m FR → FRLHS4 Porto (OPO) to Funchal flights
LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône 7h 13m V7 → TOU2 Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône (LYS) to Funchal flights
ORY Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne) 7h 30m IBTOVY → TO Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne) (ORY) to Funchal flights
TFN Tenerife 7h 40m NTVY → NTS4 Tenerife (TFN) to Funchal flights
AMS Amsterdam 7h 40m AFCIG3 → HVKLOR Amsterdam (AMS) to Funchal flights
LGW London 9h 18m IBU2VY → BAQRU2 London (LGW) to Funchal flights
STN London, Essex 9h 50m FR → FRLS London, Essex (STN) to Funchal flights
LPA Gran Canaria Island 10h 15m FRIBNT → NTS4 Gran Canaria Island (LPA) to Funchal flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Valencia to Funchal
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,021 mi 2h 40m nonstop -1h behind

VLC–FNC had nonstop service from Air Nostrum, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,021 miles in 2h 40m.

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All flights from Funchal (FNC) Funchal to Valencia flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop VLC–FNC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
YW Air Nostrum 1 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: YW (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for VLC to FNC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
LIS ~4h 25m MAD ~4h 35m OPO ~5h 10m BIO ~5h 25m BOD ~6h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,653
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Funchal from Valencia

Nearby airports with service to Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport.
Metric VLC→FNC MAD→FNC BCN→FNC
Distance from VLC – 178 mi 184 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 1
Weekly flights – 10 1
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 40m 3h
Madrid (MAD) to Funchal flights · Barcelona (BCN) to Funchal flights
Airports within 200 miles of VLC with service to Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Funchal is 1 hour behind Valencia.
VLC: CEST · FNC: WEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Valencia, it's 5:00 PM in Funchal.
Distance & Flight Time
1,021 mi / 1,644 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Spanish passport holders enter Portugal freely as EU and Schengen citizens. There is no border control on flights or land crossings between Spain and Portugal. A Spanish national ID card or passport is sufficient. No visa or advance paperwork is needed for any length of stay.

If you stay longer than 3 months, register at the local Camara Municipal (town hall) for a Certificado de Registo de Cidadao da UE. The registration costs EUR 15 and requires proof of employment, self-employment, or sufficient funds, plus health insurance. The certificate is issued on the spot. You will also need a NIF (tax number) from the Financas office for renting property, opening a bank account, or signing any contract in Portugal.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

VLC–FNC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Valencia to Funchal route.
Route details
Distance1,021 mi / 1,644 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: VLC
Full nameValencia Airport
IATA / ICAOVLC / LEVC
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr10.8M
Elevation240 ft / 73 m
Destination: FNC
Full nameCristiano Ronaldo International Airport
IATA / ICAOFNC / LPMA
TimezoneAtlantic/Madeira
Passengers/yr5.1M
Elevation192 ft / 59 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about VLC to FNC flights.
Nonstop flights from Valencia Airport to Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport take about 2h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 1,021 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from VLC to FNC: Air Nostrum. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 40m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Lisbon Humberto Delgado, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas and Francisco de Sá Carneiro.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to FNC and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Funchal is 1 hour behind Valencia.
Yes, return flights from FNC to VLC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MAD and BCN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 VLC to FNC

Valencia Airport (VLC) and Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC) had nonstop service from Air Nostrum, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

VLC to FNC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VLC to FNC is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,021 miles (1,644 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lisbon Humberto Delgado, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas and Francisco de Sá Carneiro. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Madrid (MAD) and Barcelona (BCN).