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Portugal: Madeira Islands  

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Funchal Madeira Porto Santo Rest of Portugal  

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Funchal - Madeira Intl (FNC):
Location22 km/14 Miles NE of Funchal Town.


By Taxi:
Location: There is a taxi stand outside the main entrance, Arrivals level 0.
Typical Fares: Fare from the airport to the centre of Funchal is ~€30, but will be more at night or on Sundays.
Meter Basis: Taxis from Madeira Airport always operate with a meter. The starting fare on the meter should read €3.95 during the week. Transport of luggage or animals is charged at €1.50 extra. Before taking a taxi, enquire about the fare. All taxi services charge an extra 20% on weeknights 2200-0700, and throughout the day on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.

By Limo:
Limos.com: Find limo service, click here. Click here to find a locally based limousine company.

By AeroBus:
Aerobus to Funchal Town: Route: Buses run to Praia Formosa in Funchal. The bus stop is just outside the airport terminal entrance, slightly to the right as you leave. The shuttle bus takes you into the centre of Funchal town and takes ~45 mins. The driver will happily drop you off on the way if you ask him, so show him a map of where you want to go, but he won't deviate from his route. In reality, most of the hotels are grouped on the other side of the town, so another bus or taxi is likely, albeit only a couple of kilometres or so.
Timings: From the airport to Funchal town, buses leave at 0945, 1030, 1145, 1300, 1415, 1500, 1600, 1715, 1815, 1945 & 2115. Buses leave town heading to the airport at 0800, 0900, 1030, 1115, 1330, 1400, 1500, 1600, 1700, 1900 & 2030.
Cost: €5. HOT TIP! if you fly with TAP, the national airline, keep the boarding card 'stub'. The bus driver will accept this as the fare in full - saving €5.
Contact: Tel +351 291 201 151.

By Public Bus:
Local Buses to Funchal: The following buses run between the airport and Funchal city throughout the day. The combined schedule means buses leave the airport heading for the city at 0705, 0805, 0845, 0950, 1055, 1210, 1215, 1305, 1330, 1335, 1435, 1520, 1635, 1735, 1835, 1935 & 2015. Buses leave Funchal at 0715, 0730, 0830, 1000, 1115, 1215, 1240, 1240, 1500, 1630, 1715, 1755, 1815, 1915 & 19h45.
Local Bus #20 to Funchal: Bus 20 runs between the airport and Funchal city. Timings: Buses leave the airport at 0935 (Mon-Sat), 1345 (Mon-Fri) & 1600 (Mon-Fri). Buses leave Funchal Town at 0755 (daily), 1315 (daily) & 1955 (Mon-Fri). Travel Time: Takes ~40 mins. Cost: €2.10.
Local Bus #53 to Funchal: Bus 53 runs between the airport and Funchal city. Timings: Buses leave the airport at 0845 (Mon-Fri) & 1635 (Mon-Sat). Buses leave Funchal Town at 1000 (Mon-Sat) & 1815 (Sundays & Holidays). Travel Time: Takes ~40 mins. Cost: €2.10.
Local Bus #78 to Funchal: Bus 78 runs between the airport and Funchal city. Timings: Buses leave the airport at 0805 (Mon-Sat & Holidays). Buses leave Funchal Town at 1240 (Holidays only). Travel Time: Takes ~40 mins. Cost: €2.10.
Local Bus #113 to Funchal: Bus 113 runs between the airport and Funchal city. Timings: Buses leave the airport at 0705 (daily & Holidays), 0950 (weekends & Holidays), 1055 (Mon-Sat), 1210 (Mon-Sat), 1215 (Sun & Holidays), 1330 (Sun & Holidays), 1335 (Mon-Sat), 1435 (Weekends & Holidays), 1735 (daily & Holidays), 1835 (Mon-Sat), 1935 (Sun & Holidays) & 2015 (Mon-Fri). Buses leave Funchal Town at 0730 (daily & Holidays), 0830 (Mon-Sat), 0900 (daily & Holidays), 1115 (Mon-Sat), 1215 (Mon-Sat & Holidays), 1500 (daily & Holidays), 1630 (Sundays & Holidays), 1715 (Mon-Sat), 1815 (Mon-Sat) & 1945 (Saturdays). Travel Time: Takes ~40 mins. Cost: €2.10.

By Shuttle Van:
Resorthoppa.com: can arrange transfer by minivan, coach or taxi from this airport to Funchal City centre. Click here to make a reservation.

Rental Cars:
On-Airport Rental Car Providers: Auto Jardim +351 291 524 023, AVIS +351 291 524 392, EUROPCAR +351 291 524 633, Hertz +351 291 523 040, Rodavante +351 291 524 718 & eSixT  +351 291 523 355.
Weblinks: Click here to book -----> Car Trawler Car Hire.

Car Parking:
Short Term Car Park 0: €0.45 per 15 mins.
Short Term Car Park 1: 1st and 2nd 15 minute fraction €0.35, 3rd and 4th 15-minute fraction €0.25, 1st day €20.40, 2nd and subsequent days    €15.30 per day.
Short Term Car Park 5 & 6: 1st 45 mins Free. Following hours €0.25 per 15 minutes, €4.50 per day.
Short Term Car Park 7: 1st 45 mins Free. Following hours €0.30 per 15 minutes, €4.50 per day.
Long Term Car Park 1: Monthly Ticket €123, 3-monthly ticket €240, 6-monthly ticket €357 & Yearly Ticket €643.
Long Term Car Park 5 & 6: Monthly Ticket €59. Issue of Card €16 +VAT.
Long Term Car Park 7: Monthly Ticket €58.65. Issue of Card €16 +VAT.

Notes: There is a tourist information office on the ground floor by the front entrance.
Baggage Storage: Left luggage facilities avilable.
Airport Hotels: □
Madeira Airport Hotels. Click here to book!

Airport Website:
www.anam.pt/Madeira-297.aspx.
Airport Tel No:
+351 291 524 322.
Updated Dec09 ADV.  Visited Airport
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Porto Santo (PXO):
Location: In the centre of Porto Santo Island, 1 km/1 Mile from Vila Baleira.


By Taxi:
Typical Fares: Taxi for 4 people: Vila Baleira €4, Porto Abrigo €7.50, Hotel Praia Dourada & Torre Praia €4.50, Hotel Porto Santo €6.50, Residencial Areia Dourada €7, Quinta do Serrado €5.50, Hotel Lua Mara, Vila Baleira & Inatel €9, Calheta €11 & Campo de Golfe €13.
Meter Basis: The fare is calculated per kilometre as follows: Taxi For 4 people: Minimum charge €3.95, €0.60 per km. Waiting time €0.20 per minute. Note: At night (2200-0700) and on public holidays and weekends, 20% is added.

Rental Cars:
On-Airport Rental Car Providers: Auto Jardim +351 291 984 937, Insular Car +351 291 985 319, Moinho +351 291 982 780 & Rodavante +351 291 982 925 & eSixT +351 291 983 033.
Weblinks: Click here to book -----> Car Trawler Car Hire.

Car Parking: Free outside the terminal.
Airport Website: www.anam.pt/Porto-Santo-411.aspx.

Airport Tel No:
+351 291 980 120.
Updated Apr09 www.
 
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