Flights to Madeira

Madeira flights, which take around three and a half hours from the UK, descend to a tropical archipelago of the Atlantic Ocean, which contains two inhabited islands - Madeira and Porto Santo - as well as two groups of uninhabited islands. Flights to Madeira bring you to a destination often referred to as the Islands of Eternal Spring, as a result of their year round mild climate. The islands are known for their stunning flora and fauna, especially when flowering begins in spring.

Charter flights to Funchal from the UK run mainly to provide transport for package holidays, excess seats are sold off on a flight only basis. The cost of these seats is usually cheap when compared to scheduled flights. Charter airlines can offer these Funchal cheap flights by offering more restricted services than the major scheduled or low cost airlines.

There are daily flights from many UK cities to Madeira Airport, located 14 miles (22km) from Funchal town. Budget airlines to Madeira fly from main London airports and UK cities such as Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Manchester and Newcastle.

Flights to Funchal

Funchal and the outlying areas of this spectacularly beautiful region of Madeira has much to tempt visitors. The warm Mediterranean climate is perfect for year round trips to this blessedly lush area of Portugal. Funchal is the capital city and with it's scenic positioning, many cafes, restaurants, museums and cathedrals, there is a wealth of things to experience here.

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Funchal Airport is an international and domestic gateway for the island of Madeira. It is also known as Madeira Airport and Santa Catarina Airport.

Funchal flights summary:
Funchal, Madeira, is a popular year-round destination for charter flights from the main UK airports, although the island has not yet opened up to the budget airlines.

Flights Madeira

Madeira is now a popular year-round destination world-famous for its Madeira wine, fantastic weather, and beautiful scenery. The main island of the archipelago, Madeira itself, has a semi-tropical climate and is home to the largest evergreen forest in the world which has gained World Heritage Site status - the Laurisilva Forest in the Madeira Natural Park. The island is perfect for people looking for active holidays. The volcanic origin of the island has left mountains as high as 1,800mtrs, creating ideal conditions for rock climbing, abseiling, hiking, white water rafting, mountain biking, and trekking. Fishing and diving is a very popular activity in the warm Madeira ocean, the Garajau Nature Reserve is famous worldwide.

Flights: Madeira is available with Newmarket Holidays on the 14th & 21st April, 27th October and 3rd November. Alternatively Atlantic Holidays are offering a short series between 26th July - 30th August 2010.

Madeira Airport is a delight of an airport, with excellent facilities including a choice of car hire firms, various shops, cafes, restaurants and bars, currency exchange and ample parking facilities.

Holiday Madeira

Madeira Island is the largest and most populous, while Porto Santo is totally dedicated to tourism. Madeira Island is approximately 13 miles wide and has a mountain range running across the middle of it. The capital of Madeira is Funchal, and this pretty harbour city is on Madeira Island. With its mild winters and warm summers, Madeira is a wonderful year round resort. It offers beaches, mountains and a historical city, to cater to the tastes of a wide range of travellers. 

A holiday in Madeira is a holiday in paradise, a green gem of an island with colourful vegetation, stunning mountains, beautiful climate and tranquil atmosphere. On The Beach has the best deals on Madeira holidays, and for convenience you can use our live online booking system to find flights and accommodation, so your stay will be customised to your requirements. All the island's beauty is waiting for you, so book now for a perfect holiday in Madeira.

Madeira holidays

Madeira holidays promise some lovely scenic views, but one of the easiest ways to see them is to ride the cable car. The cable car starts Funchal at the Parque Almirante Reis in the old part of town and runs up to the beautiful little village of Monte in the mountains above the city. The magnificent Madeira countryside, filled with flowers and basking in glorious sunshine, is a popular place with ramblers. Madeira holidays can also offer a variety of interesting excursions. Visit the finely cultivated gardens for a relaxing day out, featuring unusual flora and fauna native to the island.

In Madeira you will find variety of places to visit and many things to involve which will never make you bored. 

Madeira is an outstanding walking destination, with numerous micro climates and a striking volcanic landscape. Most of the walking routes follow the old levadas, or water channels, through the mountains. There are numerous guided walks that we can arrange from our luxury hotels in Madeira, including the walk of the twenty five waterfalls and trek to the three highest peaks on the island.