Madeira Airport or Funchal and Madeira Airport is located in Santa Cruz about 18 km from the city of Funchal and, since 1964, has served the Portuguese island of Madeira. Over the years, the airport of Funchal has seen interventions for the modernization and lengthening of the runway which, in 2000, reached a length of 2,781 meters in order to accommodate even large aircraft.
In 2016 the Madeira airport was named after the footballer Cristiano Ronaldo who was born in Funchal, where you can visit his CR7 museum, dedicated to his trophies.
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To accommodate passengers in Funchal, Madeira Airport has the Europa and Atlântico Lounges available to wait for you to board with all the comforts, privacy, tranquility, access to TV, computer, Internet and Bar and Snack service. Other passenger services include assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, fast track, bars, restaurants, shops, duty free.
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INFORMATION
Management company: ANA Aeroportos de Portugal
Address: 9100-105 Santa Cruz, Madeira, Portogallo
Telephone: +351 291 520 700
Sito Web: www.aeroportomadeira.pt
Address: 9100-105 Santa Cruz, Madeira, Portogallo
Telephone: +351 291 520 700
Sito Web: www.aeroportomadeira.pt
TECHNICAL DATA
IATA code: FNC
ICAO code: LPMA
National code: PT
ICAO code: LPMA
National code: PT
Text by Alisè Vitri
Avion Tourism Magazine
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Flights departing and arriving from Funchal
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Flight to / from Funchal
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Transportation to / from Funchal
Autobus / Shuttle
The Aerobus departs from the Arrivals area of Madeira Airport to Formosa Beach near Funchal, with stops near several hotels.
Bus route between Madeira Airport and Formosa Beach: Airport, Estrada Boa Nova, Rua Ribeiro João Gomes, Rua do Anadia, Av. Do Mar, Rua Dr. Brito Camara, São João, Av. Calouste Gulbenkian, Av. Infante , Estrada Monumental, Rua Passos Gouveia, Estrada Monumental, Praia Formosa.
Journey time: approximately 45 minutes. From Formosa beach, you can take a connection to the center of Funchal, which takes about 20 minutes.
Car
The quickest route by car between Madeira Airport and Funchal is via VR1 in approximately 20 minutes for approximately 18km
Car rental
The rental cars at Madeira Airport are located on Floor 0 at Arrivals. The following car rental companies are available: Avis-Budget, Europcar, Goldcar, Guerin, Hertz, Madeira Rent, Rodavante and Sixt.
Taxi
Taxis at Madeira Airport offer transport services between the city of Funchal and the airport in both directions.
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