Travelling from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Madeira Airport (FNC): what you need to know
The timezone in Madeira is UTC+0, which is five hours ahead of Houston.
Give yourself enough time to make your IAH to FNC flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Madeira Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between IAH and FNC:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Madeira Airport (FNC)
At the moment, R 5,972 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Madeira Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 13,381. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from IAH to FNC, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Madeira Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from IAH to FNC by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Madeira Airport.
Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
78.42% of flights that leave from George Bush Intercontinental Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach George Bush Intercontinental Airport from central Houston, it takes about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near IAH. Whether you've booked an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Madeira Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Madeira Airport (FNC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Madeira Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FNC instead:
Explore without limits with a Madeira Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from way 2 azores, Surprice or Magic Islands Rent A Car and see more of Madeira and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Madeira Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Madeira Airport (FNC) to central Madeira
Madeira Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from central Madeira. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Madeira Airport (FNC)
July is the busiest month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Madeira Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Madeira in April.
The warmest month in Madeira is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Madeira Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
February has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IAH to FNC sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
You've seen Madeira, now it's time to discover other parts of Portugal. Journey about 14 kilometres south to Câmara de Lobos to tick off its leading sights. From Plage to Miradouro do Ilhéu e as suas paisagens and Lagar da Giesta waterfall, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Portugal, consider São Martinho, about 14 kilometres south of Madeira. Praça CR7, Ponte Estrada Monumental and Amparo garden are the start of reasons to visit.
