Flying from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Madeira Airport (FNC): what you need to know
Madeira's timezone is UTC+0, making Madeira five hours ahead of Orlando.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MCO to FNC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Orlando International Airport to Madeira Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MCO and FNC:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Boston Logan International Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Madeira Airport (FNC)
R 4,091 is the best price for a one-way Orlando International Airport to Madeira Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 11,172. These prices can change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MCO to FNC if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Orlando International Airport to Madeira Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from MCO to FNC.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Orlando International Airport to Madeira Airport.
Handy information about Orlando International Airport (MCO)
MCO is located at One Airport Boulevard.
77% of flights that take off from Orlando International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Orlando International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Orlando. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MCO? If you're catching an early flight from Orlando International Airport to Madeira Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Madeira Airport (FNC)
If you're coming in on a late Orlando International Airport to Madeira Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near FNC:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Madeira Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from way 2 azores, Surprice or Magic Islands Rent A Car and explore beyond Madeira's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Madeira Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Madeira Airport (FNC) to central Madeira
From Madeira Airport, Madeira is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Madeira Airport (FNC)
August is the most popular month for flights from Orlando International Airport to Madeira Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Madeira in March.
The warmest month in Madeira is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your flights from Orlando International Airport to Madeira Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MCO to FNC sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Portugal
Madeira has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Portugal just waiting to be discovered. About 14 kilometres south of Madeira, a visit to Câmara de Lobos will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like 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 favourite stop in Portugal. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Praça CR7, Lido Promenade and Blandy's Wine Lodge.
