Flying from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Madeira Airport (FNC): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Dublin Airport to Madeira Airport is 3 hours 50 minutes.
Dublin and Madeira share the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Your DUB to FNC flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Madeira (and then discovering more of Portugal!) is a breeze with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Dublin Airport to Madeira Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair is a leader in on-time performance for DUB to FNC flights, with 87.5% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dublin Airport to Madeira Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between DUB and FNC include:
Porto Airport
Lisbon Portela Airport
Manchester Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Madeira Airport (FNC)
C$42 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Dublin Airport to Madeira Airport flight. A return flight starts from C$91. These fares can change depending on demand.
To secure cheap tickets from DUB to FNC, book your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Dublin Airport to Madeira Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from DUB to FNC.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dublin Airport to Madeira Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
Of the flights that depart from Dublin Airport, 72.87% land on schedule at their destination.
Dublin Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Dublin. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 2 hours 10 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Dublin Airport to Madeira Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to DUB:
Arriving at Madeira Airport (FNC)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Dublin Airport to Madeira Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FNC instead:
Grab a Madeira Airport rental car and discover Madeira and beyond with your own set of wheels. Way 2 azores, Surprice and Magic Islands Rent A Car are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Madeira Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Madeira Airport (FNC) to central Madeira
From Madeira Airport, Madeira is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Madeira Airport (FNC)
The quietest month for a flight from Dublin Airport to Madeira Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Madeira based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Dublin Airport to Madeira Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Madeira, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DUB to FNC in February. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
Madeira has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Portugal waiting to be explored. Around 14 kilometres south of Madeira, a trip to Câmara de Lobos will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Plage, Miradouro do Ilhéu e as suas paisagens and Lagar da Giesta waterfall.
Around 14 kilometres south of Madeira, São Martinho is another favourite stop in Portugal. No visit is complete without checking out Praça CR7, Ponte Estrada Monumental and Amparo garden.