Travelling from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Madeira Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Madeira and Edinburgh share the same timezone, UTC+0.
Flights from FNC to EDI start at 06:45 — the earliest with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 21:20 with Jet2. In total, there are three weekly Madeira Airport to Edinburgh Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your FNC to EDI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Jet2 has direct flights from Madeira Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Edinburgh — and maybe even more of the United Kingdom if you have time.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Jet2.
Jet2 is the most punctual carrier that operates FNC to EDI flights. A dependable 94.44% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Madeira Airport to Edinburgh Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between FNC and EDI include:
Madrid Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Lisbon Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Madeira Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight is £24. A return plane ticket is currently £51. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book seven months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from FNC to EDI.
Schedule your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Madeira Airport to Edinburgh Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from FNC to EDI.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Madeira Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Handy information about Madeira Airport (FNC)
73% of flights taking off from Madeira Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Madeira Airport from central Madeira, it takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kms (11 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near FNC. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Madeira Airport to Edinburgh Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
If you're landing on a late Madeira Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near EDI:
Grab a Edinburgh Airport rental car and explore Edinburgh and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Hertz are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Edinburgh Airport around one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport to central Edinburgh has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 13 kms (8 miles) away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
July is the most popular month for flights from Madeira Airport to Edinburgh Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Edinburgh in March.
Lock in your flight from Madeira Airport to Edinburgh Airport for July if you'd like to go to Edinburgh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 20ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from FNC to EDI sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen Edinburgh. Around 290 kms (180 miles) away to the south, check out popular attractions including Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Around 402 kms (250 miles) south of Edinburgh, Birmingham is another essential stop in the United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.