Flying from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Madeira Airport (FNC): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London Stansted Airport to Madeira Airport.
Madeira's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London.
Every week, there are five London Stansted Airport to Madeira Airport flights. If you'd like to take off early, opt for the 05:55 Jet2 flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 21:10 with Ryanair.
Your STN to FNC flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Getting to Madeira (and then exploring more of Portugal!) is a breeze with Jet2. This popular carrier has direct flights from London Stansted Airport to Madeira Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Jet2 on this route.
With 69.23% of its services landing on schedule, Jet2 is the most punctual carrier operating STN to FNC flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Stansted Airport to Madeira Airport. Here are the top stopovers between STN and FNC:
Dublin Airport
Lisbon Airport
Malaga Airport
Handy information about London Stansted Airport (STN)
80% of flights departing from London Stansted Airport reach their destination according to schedule. With its strong performance rating, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of STN.
London Stansted Airport is around 56 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to STN? If you've booked an early flight from London Stansted Airport to Madeira Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Madeira Airport (FNC)
Book a hotel close to FNC if you have a late London Stansted Airport to Madeira Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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 find adventure across Madeira and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Madeira Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Madeira Airport (FNC)
The quietest month for a flight from London Stansted Airport to Madeira Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Madeira based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from London Stansted Airport to Madeira Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Madeira, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from STN to FNC around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
You've seen Madeira, now it's time to explore other corners of Portugal. Journey around 14 kilometres south to Câmara de Lobos to check off its leading sights. From Câmara do Lobos Harbour to Baia de Camara de Lobos and Viewpoint of Câmara de Lobos Bay, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Portugal, head for São Martinho, roughly 14 kilometres south of Madeira. Praça CR7, Lido Promenade and Blandy's Wine Lodge are among the biggest draws.