Travelling from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Madeira Airport (FNC): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Madeira Airport.
Madeira's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Madeira one hour behind Rome.
You can choose from 17 weekly Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Madeira Airport flights. The 06:15 departure with Wizz Air Malta is the earliest you can take. Wizz Air Malta operates the last service of the day at 15:40.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your FCO to FNC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Jetting into Madeira (and then seeing more of Portugal!) is a snap with Wizz Air Malta. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Madeira Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Wizz Air Malta.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Madeira Airport. These are the top stopovers between FCO and FNC:
Lisbon Portela Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Madeira Airport (FNC)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Madeira Airport flight is 68 €. A round-trip fare right now is 143 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from FCO to FNC by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Madeira Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from FCO to FNC is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Madeira Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
70.57% of flights taking off from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to FCO? If you're boarding an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Madeira Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Madeira Airport (FNC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Madeira Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near FNC instead:
Explore without limits with a Madeira Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from way 2 azores, Surprice or Magic Islands Rent A Car and chase adventure across Madeira and beyond.
Booking your ride from Madeira Airport around one week in advance 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 Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Madeira Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Madeira based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Madeira Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Madeira, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from FCO to FNC sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Portugal
You've seen Madeira, now it's time to explore other parts of Portugal. Travel around 14 kilometres south to Câmara de Lobos to check off its popular sights. From Plage to Miradouro do Ilhéu e as suas paisagens and Lagar da Giesta waterfall, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another side of Portugal, head for São Martinho, roughly 14 kilometres south of Madeira. Praça CR7, Ponte Estrada Monumental and Amparo garden are among the biggest draws.