Travelling from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Madeira Airport (FNC): what you need to know
Madeira is two hours behind Athens and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Your ATH to FNC flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Athens International Airport to Madeira Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ATH and FNC:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Budapest Airport
Bordeaux Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Madeira Airport (FNC)
Currently, R 1,417 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Athens International Airport to Madeira Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,778. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from ATH to FNC. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Athens International Airport to Madeira Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from ATH to FNC by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Athens International Airport to Madeira Airport.
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
76% of flights leaving from Athens International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Athens International Airport from central Athens, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near ATH. Whether you're catching an early flight from Athens International Airport to Madeira Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Madeira Airport (FNC)
Consider booking a hotel near FNC if you're catching a late Athens International Airport to Madeira Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Madeira Airport rental car and explore Madeira and beyond with your own wheels. Way 2 azores, Surprice and Magic Islands Rent A Car are top providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Madeira Airport about one week ahead.
When to fly to Madeira Airport (FNC)
August is the busiest month for flights from Athens International Airport to Madeira Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Madeira in March.
When booking your flight from Athens International Airport to Madeira Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Madeira, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ATH to FNC sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
Câmara de Lobos is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be discovered after you've seen Madeira. Around 14 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Câmara do Lobos Harbour, Baia de Camara de Lobos and Viewpoint of Câmara de Lobos Bay.
Around 14 kilometres south of Madeira, São Martinho is another essential stop in Portugal. No visit is complete without checking out Praça CR7, Lido Promenade and Blandy's Wine Lodge.