Travelling from Madeira Airport (FNC) to London Stansted Airport (STN): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Madeira Airport to London Stansted Airport.
Madeira and London are both in the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
You can choose from five weekly Madeira Airport to London Stansted Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight available. Jet2 operates the last service of the day at 21:30.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your FNC to STN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into London (and then seeing more of the United Kingdom!) is a breeze with Jet2. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Madeira Airport to London Stansted Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Jet2 on this route.
Ryanair stands out as the most punctual carrier for FNC to STN flights, with 80.95% of services arriving on schedule.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Madeira Airport to London Stansted Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between FNC and STN include:
Dublin Airport
Lisbon Airport
Luxembourg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madeira Airport (FNC) to London Stansted Airport (STN)
Right now, R 431 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Madeira Airport to London Stansted Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,196. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from FNC to STN, reserve your journey two months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Madeira Airport to London Stansted Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from FNC to STN.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Madeira Airport to London Stansted Airport.
Handy information about Madeira Airport (FNC)
73% of flights that leave from Madeira Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Madeira Airport from central Madeira, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Madeira Airport to London Stansted Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to FNC:
Arriving at London Stansted Airport (STN)
Consider staying in a hotel near STN if you're catching a late Madeira Airport to London Stansted Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a London Stansted Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Europcar and venture far and wide through London and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from London Stansted Airport around four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from London Stansted Airport (STN) to central London
London Stansted Airport to central London has a drive time of around 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to London Stansted Airport (STN)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Madeira Airport to London Stansted Airport. August is the busiest month to head to London. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Madeira Airport to London Stansted Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from FNC to STN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've experienced London. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Birmingham is another must-experience destination in the United Kingdom and is around 161 kilometres north-west of London. No trip is complete without experiencing Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.