Flights from Edinburgh to Funchal: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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2799 km

Distance

Direct flights to Funchal

Weather now

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+64°F

Clear sky

Airports

FNC

14km

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December

2025

Flight prices from Edinburgh to Funchal

This is how much people usually pay for flying from Edinburgh to Funchal (return flight):

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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Funchal?

Here are approximate min and max prices for Edinburgh to Funchal flight (one-way) at the moment:

We have analyzed the prices and it seems that February might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $109 to $131. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be January with a price range of $113 – $131.

Is Funchal an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from Edinburgh to Funchal with other routes:

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Unfortunately we don’t yet have enough data for this route to tell if it’s expensive or not.

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Funchal

There are 1 airlines that fly directly from Edinburgh to Funchal: Ryanair if you are departing from Edinburgh. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from Edinburgh Airport. Most airlines arrive to Christiano Ronaldo International Airport. Most flights depart on Sunday.

Airlines that have direct flights from Edinburgh to Funchal

Ryanair

EDI

FNC

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Airlines that have connecting flights from Edinburgh to Funchal

There are 10 other airlines that fly from Edinburgh to Funchal, including SWISS, KLM, Iberia, easyJet and others.

SWISS

KLM

Iberia

easyJet

Airports in Funchal and Edinburgh

Funchal has 1 airport and Edinburgh has 1 airport.

Funchal

Edinburgh

Christiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC)

14 km from Funchal city center.

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Taxi

~20 min.

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Bus

~30 min.

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Train

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Shuttle

~20 min.

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Subway

1 airline with direct flights

Which airport in Funchal is better?

The closest airport to Funchal city center is Christiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC) with 14 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from Christiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC), trip will take 30 min. Most airlines like Ryanair with direct flights are flying to Christiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC).

Things to do in Funchal

Some of the activities you can do while travelling to Funchal:

415 reviews

Around The Island - Two Days Tour From 9am To 5pm (Each Day)

Nature and Wildlife • Overnight Tours • Multi-day Tours • Bus Tours • Private and Luxury

470 reviews

Full-Day Jeep 4x4: Amazing West Full-Day Tour to Natural Pools

Day Trips • Full-day Tours • Bus Tours • 4WD Tours • Safaris

993 reviews

VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching

Nature and Wildlife • Whale Watching • Ports of Call Tours • Swim with Dolphins • Likely to Sell Out

1287 reviews

Madeira Dolphin and Whale Watching on a Ecological Catamaran

Nature and Wildlife • Whale Watching • Bird Watching • On the Water • Dolphin Watching

2382 reviews

Jeep Tour, Porto Moniz Volcanic Pool, Fanal Forest and Cabo Girao

Day Trips • Full-day Tours • Sustainable Tours • 4WD Tours • Ports of Call Tours

325 reviews

Seaborn Catamaran trips

Whale Watching • On the Water • Dolphin Watching • Good for avoiding crowds • Excellent Quality

41 reviews

Madeira : West and East Mega Tour in 1 Day with Drinks and Snacks

Nature and Wildlife • Full-day Tours • Bus Tours • City Tours • Car Tours

See all Activities in Funchal

Planning a trip from Edinburgh to Funchal? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Funchal looks currently:

Today, 04 December

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+64°F

Clear sky

3 m/s

58 %

Fri, 05 December

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+64°F

Scattered clouds

2 m/s

59 %

Sat, 06 December

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+66°F

Scattered clouds

3 m/s

63 %

Sun, 07 December

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+66°F

Few clouds

2 m/s

64 %

Mon, 08 December

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+68°F

Broken clouds

5 m/s

55 %

Tue, 09 December

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+64°F

Rain

6 m/s

88 %

Wed, 10 December

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+64°F

Rain

3 m/s

81 %

Thu, 11 December

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+70°F

Rain

4 m/s

84 %

Fri, 12 December

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+63°F

Broken clouds

3 m/s

64 %

Sat, 13 December

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+64°F

Scattered clouds

3 m/s

62 %

Sun, 14 December

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+66°F

Broken clouds

4 m/s

67 %

Mon, 15 December

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+68°F

Broken clouds

4 m/s

80 %

Tue, 16 December

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+70°F

Rain

3 m/s

57 %

Wed, 17 December

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+70°F

Rain

2 m/s

54 %

Thu, 18 December

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+64°F

Rain

3 m/s

83 %

Fri, 19 December

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+64°F

Few clouds

3 m/s

69 %

How expensive is Funchal?

Funchal prices compared to Edinburgh:

Funchal is in average 34% cheaper than Edinburgh. The biggest difference is Ch. The smallest difference is Sports (-6%) and Transport (-10%).

Some Price Examples (vs Edinburgh):

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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

$10.66 vs $28.75

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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

$53.30 vs $115.00

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McMeal at McDonalds

$9.84 vs $10.06

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Cappuccino (regular)

$2.40 vs $5.28

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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.97 vs $2.86

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Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.81 vs $2.12

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Milk (regular), (1 liter)

$1.01 vs $1.78

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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

$2.26 vs $2.01

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Eggs (regular) (12)

$4.14 vs $4.21

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Local Cheese (1kg)

$11.89 vs $12.16

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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$8.08 vs $12.46

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Banana (1kg)

$2.13 vs $1.98

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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

$4.51 vs $14.37

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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.70 vs $3.23

Funchal in average is 34% cheaper

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The biggest difference is Childcare, Salaries, Buy prices.

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FAQ

Flying from Edinburgh to Funchal? Here are some useful things to know:

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What are the airports near Funchal?

The closest airport to Funchal is Christiano Ronaldo International Airport which is 14 km away. In total Funchal has 1 airport: Christiano Ronaldo International Airport.

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What is the distance between Edinburgh and Funchal?

The distance between Edinburgh and Funchal is 2799 km.

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How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Funchal?

The average flight time from Edinburgh to Funchal is between ∞h NaNm and -∞h NaNm.

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What is the weather in Funchal?

Funchal weather varies from +59°F in January to +72°F in August on average. Right now it is Clear sky and +64°F in Funchal.

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Is there a direct connection between Edinburgh and Funchal?

Yes, there are direct flights from Edinburgh to Funchal. You can fly to Funchal 1 day a week: Sunday.

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Which airlines offer direct flights from Edinburgh to Funchal?

Here are the airlines that have direct connections from Edinburgh to Funchal: Ryanair.

Funchal guide

Funchal themes

This is what Funchal is known for:

Surfing

Wine

Food

Beach

Location

Funchal is located in Portugal, 2799 km away from Edinburgh:

Funchal time zone

Both Edinburgh and Funchal have the same time zone

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10:00

Time in Funchal right now

Currency and exchange rate

100 Euro equals 116.58 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 85.78 Euro.

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100 € = $116.58

Exchange rate

Visa to Portugal

No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 90 days¹.

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Visa-free

For US citizens

Language in Portugal

Official language in Portugal is Portuguese. People knowledge of English is native/fluent².

Portuguese

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Funchal is considered a very safe place³.

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Very safe

Air Quality

Funchal generally has a very low level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: very low

Funchal pros and cons

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