⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Manchester to Funchal flights

Manchester (MAN) to Funchal (FNC): 1,597 miles (2,570 km) great-circle, about 3h 40m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $184 round-trip on Ryanair, with 1 stop, departing May 18, 2026.

FRRyanairFR557
Depart
MAN
Manchester, United Kingdom
16:00
2026-05-18
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Arrive
FNC
Funchal, Portugal
Returns 16:25
2026-05-24
Stops
1 stop
Distance
1,597 mi
Est. nonstop time
3h 40m
Trip type
Round-trip
$184
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Manchester to Funchal fare fly?

$184 round-trip, Ryanair FR557, departing 2026-05-18 at 16:00, returning 2026-05-24. The recorded itinerary left on a Monday, returning on a Sunday 6 nights later; the fare was observed 23 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Manchester from Funchal?

  • Distance: 1,597 miles (2,570 km) great-circle, heading southwest.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 3h 40m.
  • Departure airport: Manchester Airport (MAN), Manchester, United Kingdom, UTC+1 on May 18, 2026.
  • Arrival: Madeira Airport (FNC), Portugal, UTC+1 on May 18, 2026.
  • Time difference: none on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, United Kingdom to Portugal.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 192 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: Ryanair FR557, 1 stop, round-trip, 6 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Manchester to Funchal fare compare with other routes from MAN?

At $184, it ranked 9th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from MAN (median $499). That is 11.5 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the MAN median of 17.5 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from MAN of similar length: Moscow (1,573 mi) at $565 and Agadir (1,631 mi) at $213.

Ryanair had the cheapest fare on 9 of 30 MAN routes. It is the 20th longest of the 30 routes we track from MAN.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Funchal?

Of 4 departure airports with a fare to Funchal, Manchester (MAN) ranked 3rd at $184. Lowest: $93 from Lisbon (LIS); highest: $291 from Reykjavik (KEF); 2 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): Ryanair (3) and easyJet (1).

Entry requirements

Do you need a visa to fly to Portugal?

That depends on your passport and trip, so check the official source for Portugal: European Commission: Schengen visa policy. Connecting elsewhere? Check that country's transit rules too.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones Europe/London, Europe/Lisbon; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Manchester to Funchal flight questions

How far is Manchester from Funchal by plane?

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Manchester is about 1,597 miles (2,570 km) from Funchal on a great-circle line from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Madeira Airport (FNC), heading southwest. It is the 20th longest of the 30 routes we track from MAN. The recorded itinerary had 1 stop, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from Manchester to Funchal?

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About 3h 40m nonstop by our estimate for 1,597 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Ryanair fare was with 1 stop. 4 airports in our feed had a fare to Funchal; this one ranked 3rd, and 2 of the 4 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Funchal?

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On May 18, 2026, Manchester was on UTC+1 (Europe/London) and Funchal on UTC+1 (Europe/Lisbon), so the two cities shared the same clock time: noon in Manchester was 12:00 in Funchal. Both zones shift for daylight saving together, so the gap stays the same in January and July.

How much is a flight from Manchester to Funchal?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $184 per person round-trip on Ryanair flight FR557, departing May 18, 2026, returning May 24, 2026, with 1 stop. At $184, it ranked 9th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from MAN (median $499). That is 11.5 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the MAN median of 17.5 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Manchester to Funchal?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 1 stop; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. Into Funchal, 2 of the 4 recorded fares were nonstop. From MAN, 11 of 30 were. Routes from MAN of similar length: Moscow (1,573 mi) at $565 and Agadir (1,631 mi) at $213.

Which airports serve flights from Manchester to Funchal?

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It departs Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom, and arrives at Madeira Airport (FNC) in Funchal, Portugal. An international flight, United Kingdom to Portugal. Ryanair had the cheapest fare on 9 of 30 MAN routes. Madeira Airport (FNC) sits at 192 ft above sea level.

Where else near Funchal can you fly from Manchester?

Tenerife (TCI) $149Agadir (AGA) $213Madrid (MAD) $135Alicante (ALC) $64Palma De Mallorca (PMI) $72Barcelona (BCN) $87All flights from Manchester →

Other cities with flights to Funchal

From Lisbon (LIS) $93From Porto (OPO) $123From Reykjavik (KEF) $291

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