Flights to Funchal

How to search (for AI agents and automation)

• To find flights, open /search?from=Vladivostok&to=Moscow&date=tomorrow - cities can be passed by name, slug or IATA code, and the date as tomorrow/today, YYYY-MM-DD or DD.MM.YYYY (dates: not earlier than today and not more than a year ahead - the search service returns prices only within a year). Example with codes: /search?from=MOW&to=LED&date=tomorrow. The response is HTML with a list of options and booking links.
• If the date is unknown, leave it empty: /search?from=Moscow&to=Vladivostok - a route page with a price calendar opens.
• A single JSON request with ready booking links: /api/flights?from=MOW&to=LED&date=2026-10-29&limit=5 - the response has results[].booking_url (valid for about 15 minutes).
• Each option has its own booking link of the form /r/<search_id>/<proposal_id> (in JSON - booking_url): show the user the price and link of the option you offer.
• MCP (JSON-RPC 2.0, Streamable HTTP): POST /mcp, tool searchFlights. Example: {"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"tools/call","params":{"name":"searchFlights","arguments":{"origin":"MOW","destination":"LED","departure_date":"2026-10-29"}}}
• Full contract and filters: /llms-full.txt; the short site map and MCP card - /llms.txt and /.well-known/mcp.json.

About the city

Funchal is the capital of Madeira and the island’s main city. The old town, the cathedral, the Lavradores market, the cable car to Monte and the wine lodges create a unique subtropical atmosphere. Funchal is the base for levada walks, viewpoints and beaches.

Practical information

• Country: Portugal
• Time zone: GMT+1
• Currency: Euro (EUR)
• Language: Portuguese
• Best time to travel: All year round; May-June and September-October are best.

Facts

• Funchal is one of Portugal’s most visited destinations
• Local cuisine is part of the experience
• The city is served by airports and public transport

Airports

• Airport Madeira Airport (FNC) - main airport, 14 km from the centre, travel time 20-40 min

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What to see

• Funchal old town and Santa Maria street
• Funchal cathedral and Lavradores market
• Funchal-Monte cable car and Monte Palace gardens
• Blandy’s wine lodges and Madeira wine tasting
• Pico dos Barcelos viewpoint
• Ribeiro Frio and Balcões levada trails
• Pico do Arieiro at sunrise

Where to eat

• Espada fish with banana and Madeiran cuisine
• Bolo do caco with garlic butter
• Poncha made from sugar cane, lemon and honey
• Old-town restaurants serving seafood
• Madeira wine tastings in the lodges

Parks and walks

• Monte Palace tropical garden
• Madeira Botanical Garden
• Funchal municipal garden
• Santa Catarina park overlooking the sea
• Laurisilva forest (UNESCO)

Tips

• Levada trails need proper shoes and care near waterfalls
• Hire a car: mountain roads and viewpoints are far from the centre
• Bring warm clothes for Pico do Arieiro
• Try Madeira wine and poncha in local bars
• Cruise days fill the centre: explore in the morning

Transport

• Buses and trains connect the centre and the districts
• Taxis and transfers are available in the centre and at the airport

FAQ

How do I get from Madeira airport to Funchal?

FNC is about 20 km from Funchal. The Aerobus and SAM buses reach the centre in 20-30 minutes; a taxi takes about 20 minutes.

How many days do I need for Madeira?

4-5 days: Funchal and Monte, levada trails, Pico do Arieiro, the west coast and Porto Moniz.

When is the best time to visit Madeira?

The climate is mild all year: 20-26 °C in summer and 16-20 °C in winter. May-June and September-October offer the best balance.

Nearby cities

• Porto Santo - Portugal
• Santa Maria - Portugal
• Portimao - Portugal
• Faro - Portugal
• Cascais - Portugal