Travelling from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Porto Santo Airport (PXO): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Madeira Airport to Porto Santo Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 25 minutes.
You can choose from 14 weekly Madeira Airport to Porto Santo Airport flights. The 07:30 departure with Binter Canarias is the earliest available. Binter Canarias operates the last service of the day at 20:30.
Your FNC to PXO flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Binter Canarias is your gateway to exploring Porto Santo (and maybe even some other great corners of Portugal!). Check out the direct flights from Madeira Airport to Porto Santo Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most travellers choose to travel with Binter Canarias on this route.
Binter Canarias stands out as the most punctual carrier for FNC to PXO flights, with 83.47% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Madeira Airport to Porto Santo Airport. Many travellers pass through Lisbon Airport when flying between FNC and PXO.
Handy information about Madeira Airport (FNC)
Of the flights that depart from Madeira Airport, 73% land on time at their destination.
To get to Madeira Airport from central Madeira, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Madeira Airport to Porto Santo Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to FNC:
Arriving at Porto Santo Airport (PXO)
If you're arriving on a late Madeira Airport to Porto Santo Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near PXO:
Venture beyond Porto Santo and check out places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Porto Santo Airport rental car from Rodavante.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Porto Santo Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Porto Santo Airport (PXO)
Before booking your flights from Madeira Airport to Porto Santo Airport, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Porto Santo offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty to do, while the low season brings cheaper hotel rates and fewer crowds.
When reserving your flight from Madeira Airport to Porto Santo Airport, consider the type of weather you like. September is the warmest month in Porto Santo, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
March has average temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Look for cheap tickets from FNC to PXO sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
Câmara de Lobos is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be explored after you've experienced Porto Santo. Around 72 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Câmara do Lobos Harbour, Baia de Camara de Lobos and Viewpoint of Câmara de Lobos Bay.
Around 72 kilometres south-west of Porto Santo, São Martinho is another essential stop in Portugal. Start your sightseeing at Praça CR7, Lido Promenade and Blandy's Wine Lodge.