Flying from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Belfast: what you need to know
Around 4 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Madeira Airport to Belfast.
Madeira (the location of Madeira Airport) and Belfast are in the same timezone — UTC+0.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from FNC to Belfast. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
You can catch a direct flight from Madeira Airport to Belfast that arrives at Belfast International Airport (BFS).
Jet2 is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Madeira Airport to Belfast.
We make it easy to plan a flight from FNC to Belfast with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You won't need a visa for United Kingdom if you hold a passport from Portugal and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can change. So before reserving your flight tickets from Madeira Airport to Belfast, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest rules.
To get to FNC from central Madeira, it'll take around 41 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a handy hotel close to FNC? If you're catching an early flight from Madeira Airport to Belfast, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Belfast
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Madeira Airport to Belfast is C$78. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$172. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from FNC to Belfast if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
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Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Belfast International Airport (BFS) to central Belfast is about 31 minutes by car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It typically takes 2 hours and 2 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel close to BFS if you have a late flight from Madeira Airport to Belfast. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
After your flight from Madeira Airport to Belfast has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in about 12 minutes by car. Central Belfast is roughly 8 kilometres from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).
You can also opt for public transport, which typically takes 22 minutes.
You'll find some great places where you can make a pit stop near BHD. Kick back and get cozy after your flight from FNC to Belfast at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Belfast
August is the busiest month to catch a flight from Madeira Airport to Belfast while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Belfast, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Book your flight from Madeira Airport to Belfast for July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 10ºC to 19ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from FNC to Belfast in January when temperatures average between 1ºC and 8ºC.
More about Belfast
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Belfast right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Madeira Airport to Belfast:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Titanic Belfast, Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre and Botanic Gardens are essential stops on your Belfast itinerary.
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