Travelling from Madeira Airport (FNC) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Madeira and London follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
Give yourself enough time to catch your FNC to LHR flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Madeira Airport to London Heathrow Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between FNC and LHR include:
Madrid Airport
Lisbon Airport
Manchester Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madeira Airport (FNC) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
R 1,951 is currently the best price for a one-way Madeira Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 3,814. These fares may change depending on availability.
To score cheap tickets from FNC to LHR, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Madeira Airport to London Heathrow Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
Landing cheap flights from FNC to LHR couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Madeira Airport to London Heathrow Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Madeira Airport (FNC)
73% of flights that leave from Madeira Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Madeira to Madeira Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to FNC? If you're boarding an early flight from Madeira Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you're arriving on a late Madeira Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near LHR:
Pick up a London Heathrow Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport around one week before your trip.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Madeira Airport to London Heathrow Airport. July is the most popular month to head to London. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Madeira Airport to London Heathrow Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FNC to LHR in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom just waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Manchester will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in the United Kingdom, consider Birmingham, about 161 kilometres north-west of London. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are key reasons to visit.