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Flights Madrid →ira

Cheapest ticket: €59 (via Lisbon, TAP). Direct from €423 (Iberia). Two ways to fly — here's the full breakdown.

Flight facts

Direct time

2h 40min

Via Lisbon

4h 30min

Cheapest via LIS

€59

Cheapest direct

€423

Two ways to fly Madrid → Madeira

Direct Iberia is the fastest option (2h 40min) but expensive on peak dates. Via Lisbon with TAP is 7x cheaper on average.

Best value

Via Lisbon

TAP Air Portugal, 1 stop, ~4h 30min total. Same-day arrival.

€59

Cheapest found · usually €96–130

Fastest

Direct

Iberia, non-stop. 2h 40min — the fastest way from any European capital.

€423

Checked Oct 4 · varies by date

The 10 cheapest weeks we found

Real Google Flights data, Madrid → Funchal one-way, sampled September 2026. All prices are via Lisbon unless noted.

1

8 – 15 Nov 2026

7 nights · +20°C, some rain

€60

2

15 – 22 Nov 2026

7 nights · +20°C, some rain

€60

3

22 – 29 Nov 2026

7 nights · +19°C, mixed

€60

4

2 – 9 May 2027

7 nights · +21°C, sunny

€60

5

9 – 16 May 2027

7 nights · +21°C, sunny

€60

6

4 – 11 Apr 2027

7 nights · +19°C, sunny

€60

7

11 – 18 Apr 2027

7 nights · +19°C, sunny

€60

8

28 Oct – 4 Nov 2026

7 nights · +21°C, sunny

€60

9

29 Nov – 6 Dec 2026

7 nights · +19°C, mixed

€60

10

23 – 30 May 2027

7 nights · +22°C, sunny

€60

Ticket prices by month

Real one-way Madrid → Funchal prices. "From" = cheapest found (via Lisbon). "Direct" = Iberia non-stop. Sampled September 2026.

MonthVia LISDirectTourists
Oct 2026€60€423Low
Nov 2026€60€423Low
Dec 2026€110€423 (Xmas €345)Medium
Jan 2027€96€423Low
Feb 2027€59€423Low
Mar 2027€59€423Medium
Apr 2027€60€423Medium
May 2027€60€423High
Jun 2027€60€423High
Jul 2027€88€423High
Aug 2027€88€423Peak

Warning: Christmas

Avoid 27–28 December 2026. Even via Lisbon prices jump to €341–345. Fly on 30–31 December instead, or book for January from €96.

Why booking early matters more than choosing the month

Our research shows one strong rule: buy 6+ months ahead and you fly cheap any month. Wait until the last two weeks and prices triple.

6+ months
€59–130
3 months
€130–280
2 weeks
€280–600+

Same flight. Same airline. Same seat class. Only the booking window changed.

Frequently asked

Direct or via Lisbon — what should I choose?

If time matters: direct Iberia (2h 40min), from €423. If price matters: via Lisbon with TAP, from €59. The €360 saved per person is enormous.

What's the cheapest month to fly?

February and March — from €59 via Lisbon. Avoid Christmas (Dec 27–28, up to €345) and August (from €88).

When should I book my flight?

6+ months ahead. Prices triple in the final two weeks before departure. A €60 ticket in November can cost €280+ if booked last-minute.

Which airlines fly direct?

Iberia flies MAD–FNC non-stop year-round (2h 40min). TAP Air Portugal operates the best-priced option via Lisbon.

How do I get from Funchal airport to my apartment?

Taxi to central Funchal: ~€25, 20 min. Uber works. Public Aerobus: €5, 40 min.

Where should I stay?

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Quick answers

How long is the flight from Madrid to Madeira?

2 hours 40 minutes direct with Iberia. About 4-5 hours via Lisbon with TAP.

Which airlines fly direct from Madrid to Madeira?

Iberia flies direct MAD-FNC year-round. TAP Air Portugal offers the cheapest option via Lisbon.

Is it cheaper direct or via Lisbon?

Via Lisbon with TAP is usually much cheaper — from €60 vs €423 direct on peak dates. Adds 2-3 hours to the trip.

Cheapest month?

February and March — from €59 via Lisbon. Avoid Christmas (Dec 27-28, up to €345).

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