Travelling from Rome to Madeira Airport (FNC): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Rome. Check out your options departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) when searching for a flight from Rome to Madeira Airport (FNC).
Expect to be in the air for 4 hours 15 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Rome to Madeira Airport.
Madeira is 1 hour behind Rome. Madeira Airport is located in Madeira, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
The busiest route is from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Madeira Airport (FNC), with 17 direct weekly services. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from FCO to FNC is the 06:15 Wizz Air Malta service. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 15:40 with Wizz Air Malta.
To ensure you catch your flight from Rome to FNC, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Rome to Madeira Airport (FNC) depart from this terminal.
You'll find a direct flight from Rome to Madeira Airport with Wizz Air Malta. This top carrier offers services from FCO.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing flights from Rome to FNC leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
FCO is approximately 20 miles from central Rome. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will show you the fastest route and available public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Rome to Madeira Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Planning to leave from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)? You can reserve a direct flight from Rome to Madeira Airport (FNC) departing from this busy hub.
You can board a direct flight from Rome to FNC with Wizz Air Malta. This is one of the top carriers flying this route out of CIA.
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Rome to Madeira Airport. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you choose to do, here's where you can stop between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and FNC:
Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
With public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in about 1 hour and 39 minutes. The airport is roughly 11 miles away, and getting there by car will take approximately 42 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Rome to FNC? Check in to a hotel near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport before your break officially starts. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
About Madeira Airport (FNC)
If you have a late flight from Rome to Madeira Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near FNC:
Getting from Madeira Airport (FNC) to central Madeira
Madeira Airport is approximately 20 miles from the centre of Madeira. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 41 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Madeira Airport (FNC)
For a one-way ticket from Rome to Madeira Airport, £52 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip starting from £115. These are the lowest fares right now but are subject to change based on availability.
Score cheap tickets from Rome to FNC by booking 8 months ahead. According to flight price data, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Rome to Madeira Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Madeira Airport (FNC)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Rome to Madeira Airport. July is the most popular month for a trip to Madeira. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Madeira. The warmest month is August. Book your flights from Rome to FNC during then and you can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 25ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Rome to Madeira Airport in February when temperatures average between 9ºC and 16ºC.
More about Madeira
After booking your flight from Rome to Madeira Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Madeira:
Pico do Arieiro and Monte Palace Tropical Garden are a couple of big attractions to put on your Madeira itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Sao Tiago Fort.
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