Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Madeira Airport (FNC): what you need to know
Madeira's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Madeira two hours behind Athens.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ATH to FNC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Madeira Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between ATH and FNC include:
Bordeaux Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Madeira Airport (FNC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Madeira Airport flight is ج.م. 5,513. A return plane ticket right now is ج.م. 11,096. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from ATH to FNC, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Madeira Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Madeira Airport.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
77.19% of flights that take off from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport reach their destination on time.
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Athens. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Madeira Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to ATH:
Arriving at Madeira Airport (FNC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Madeira Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near FNC instead:
Follow your own route with a Madeira Airport rental car. Book your wheels from way 2 azores, Surprice or Magic Islands Rent A Car and chase adventure across Madeira and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Madeira Airport about one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Madeira Airport (FNC) to central Madeira
From Madeira Airport, Madeira is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Madeira Airport (FNC)
The quietest month for a flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Madeira Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Madeira based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Madeira Airport for August if you want to explore Madeira during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 25ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from ATH to FNC in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of Portugal
You've visited Madeira, now it's time to discover more of Portugal. Travel about 14 kilometres south to Câmara de Lobos to tick off its leading attractions. From Plage to Miradouro do Ilhéu e as suas paisagens and Lagar da Giesta waterfall, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
São Martinho is another well-known destination in Portugal and is around 14 kilometres south of Madeira. No trip is complete without experiencing Praça CR7, Ponte Estrada Monumental and Amparo garden.
