Warsaw to Funchal (WAW–FNC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
3Z7306
3Z 3Z
73H
9:40 AM
CET
2:15 PM
WET
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W61535
W6 Wizz
32Q
11:15 AM
CET
3:40 PM
WET
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W61536
W6 Wizz
32Q
4:25 PM
WET T1
10:50 PM
CET
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Warsaw to Funchal
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 2,308 mi 5h 25m nonstop -1h behind 30 1-stop hubs

WAW–FNC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Wizz Air and 3Z lead the route. The flight covers 2,308 miles in approximately 5h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop WAW–FNC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
W6 Wizz Air 7 32Q 5h25
3Z 3Z 2 73H 5h35
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – W6
73H Boeing 737-800 – 3Z
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3Z + W6 (9 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, WAW to FNC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for WAW to FNC.
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One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,026
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 Warsaw

Nearby airports with service to Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport.
Metric WAW→FNC KTW→FNC
Distance from WAW 142 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 9 5
Flight time 5h 25m 5h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of WAW with service to Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Funchal is 1 hour behind Warsaw.
WAW: CET · FNC: WET

When it's 6:00 PM in Warsaw, it's 5:00 PM in Funchal.
Distance & Flight Time
2,308 mi / 3,714 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 25m to 5h 35m.
Visa & Entry

Polish passport holders enter Portugal freely as EU citizens. No visa, no time limit on stays. Bring your Polish passport or national ID card (both work). Portugal is in both the EU and the Schengen area, so flights from Poland are intra-Schengen with no passport control on arrival.

For stays beyond 3 months, register at the local Camara Municipal or Servico de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (SEF, now AIMA) office to obtain a registration certificate. This requires proof of employment, self-employment, study enrollment, or sufficient funds. The certificate costs about EUR 15 and confirms your right of residence. EU citizens can live and work in Portugal without a work permit. Portugal's NIF (tax identification number) is needed for banking, renting, and employment, and can be obtained at any Financas office in about 30 minutes.

Direct flights from Warsaw to Lisbon run about 4 hours on TAP Air Portugal, LOT, and Wizz Air. Krakow to Lisbon runs about 4 hours 15 minutes on Ryanair. Porto also has seasonal connections from Poland. Portugal uses the euro. At current rates, EUR 1 equals roughly PLN 4.30. No mandatory vaccinations. Lisbon's Viva Viagem card (EUR 0.50) works on the metro, buses, trams, and ferries, loaded with zapping credit at EUR 1.65 per trip. Porto's Andante card works similarly at EUR 1.55 per zone.

Getting to WAW

SKM (Szybka Kolej Miejska) commuter rail Line S2/S3 connects Warsaw Central (Warszawa Centralna) to WAW in 25 minutes (PLN 4.40 within Zone 1, or PLN 7.00 including Zone 2). Trains depart roughly every 15–30 minutes. The platform is directly below the terminal; no bus transfer needed.Bus lines 175, 188, and N32 (night) serve the city center for PLN 4.40. Taxis cost PLN 40–60 from the center (20–30 min). Uber and Bolt (dominant ride-share in Poland) run PLN 30–50. Parking from PLN 30/day in the remote car park.

WAW–FNC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Warsaw to Funchal route.
Route details
Distance2,308 mi / 3,714 km
Flight time5h 25m to 5h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out / 7 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: WAW
IATA / ICAOWAW / EPWA
TimezoneEurope/Warsaw
Passengers/yr21.3M
Elevation362 ft / 110 m
Destination: FNC
IATA / ICAOFNC / LPMA
TimezoneAtlantic/Madeira
Passengers/yr5.1M
Elevation192 ft / 59 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about WAW to FNC flights.
Nonstop flights from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport take approximately 5h 25m to 5h 35m. The route covers 2,308 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: 3Z and Wizz Air.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from WAW to FNC. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STR, LBA, CRL, CDG, OPO, TLL, DUS, KTW, MUC, ARN, RIX, AMS, FRA, LIS, BRU, VIE, ZRH, CPH, LUX, HAM, PRG, MAD, LTN, BUD, OSL, LGW, HEL, MAN, BSL and ORY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Funchal is 1 hour behind Warsaw.
Yes, return flights from FNC to WAW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include KTW. 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 WAW to FNC

Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) and Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC) are connected by nonstop service from 3Z and Wizz Air. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

WAW to FNC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from WAW to FNC ranges from 5 hours 25 minutes to 5 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,308 miles (3,714 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via STR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Katowice (KTW).