Cheap flights to Madeira

  • Madeira Airport (Funchal Airport), also known as Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport, is the main international airport serving the island of Madeira in Portugal. Situated near the city of Funchal, it is one of the busiest airports in the country.
  • The airport has a single terminal building and handles both domestic and international flights. It offers a range of amenities including shops, restaurants, and car rental services. The airport has several transportation options to and from the city center, including taxis, buses, and a dedicated airport shuttle service.
  • Madeira Airport is known for its impressive runway, which was extended in 2000 by building a platform over the ocean. This unique feature has earned the airport the nickname "the world's most dangerous airport," although it is widely regarded as safe and well-managed.
  • In 2017, the airport was renamed Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport in honor of the famous Madeiran footballer Cristiano Ronaldo. A statue of Ronaldo was unveiled at the airport to commemorate the occasion.