Portugal · direct from 13 UK airports
Madeira
Funchal's flower markets, levada walks along old irrigation channels and dramatic sea cliffs.
Porto Moniz: swimming pools made by lava
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Natural pools formed in black volcanic rock at the island's north-western tip, topped up by Atlantic waves.
WhereAbout 26 miles from the airport (FNC)
Getting thereAbout 1 hour 15 minutes' drive from Funchal.
Direct flights to Madeira from the UK
13 UK airports fly direct · hover or tap one
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | Jet2 | All year | 1,557 mi |
| Bournemouth | Jet2 | All year | 1,461 mi |
| Bristol | easyJet · Jet2 | All year | 1,473 mi |
| East Midlands | Jet2 | All year | 1,589 mi |
| Edinburgh | Ryanair · Jet2 | All year | 1,731 mi |
| Gatwick | easyJet · Jet2 | All year | 1,526 mi |
| Glasgow | Jet2 | All year | 1,708 mi |
| Leeds Bradford | Jet2 | All year | 1,641 mi |
| Liverpool | Jet2 | All year | 1,583 mi |
| Luton | easyJet · Jet2 | All year | 1,560 mi |
| Manchester | Ryanair · easyJet · Jet2 | All year | 1,597 mi |
| Newcastle | Jet2 | All year | 1,708 mi |
| Stansted | Ryanair · Jet2 | All year | 1,577 mi |
From the airlines' own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Madeira by month
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27°Aug
27°Sep
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23°Nov
21°Dec
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are July, August, September.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20° | 14° | 10 |
| February | 20° | 14° | 10 |
| March | 21° | 14° | 12 |
| April | 21° | 15° | 9 |
| May | 22° | 16° | 8 |
| June | 24° | 18° | 5 |
| July | 25° | 20° | 2 |
| August | 27° | 21° | 4 |
| September | 27° | 20° | 9 |
| October | 25° | 19° | 11 |
| November | 23° | 17° | 13 |
| December | 21° | 16° | 13 |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Funchal). Rainy days (at least 1mm) are ERA5 averages for 2016 to 2025.
Before you go
- On a British passport you can visit visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 across the Schengen area.
- Your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before you arrive, and expire at least 3 months after you plan to leave.
- The EU's Entry/Exit System is in use: on your first trip you'll be asked for fingerprints and a photo at the border. It's free, but allow extra time.
From the Foreign Office's Portugal travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.