Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Madeira Airport (FNC): what you need to know
The timezone in Madeira is UTC+0, which is 11 hours behind Sydney.
Your SYD to FNC flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Madeira Airport (FNC)
Right now, 551 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Madeira Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 1.100 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from SYD to FNC, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
69.62% of flights departing from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Sydney to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near SYD. Whether you have an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Madeira Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Madeira Airport (FNC)
If you're arriving on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Madeira Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near FNC:
Travel at your own pace with a Madeira Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from way 2 azores, Surprice or Magic Islands Rent A Car and chase adventure across Madeira and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Madeira Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Madeira Airport (FNC) to central Madeira
Madeira Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Madeira. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Madeira Airport (FNC)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Madeira Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Madeira. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Madeira Airport for August if you want to visit Madeira during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SYD to FNC sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Portugal
Câmara de Lobos is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Madeira. Around 14 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Plage, Miradouro do Ilhéu e as suas paisagens and Lagar da Giesta waterfall.
São Martinho is another standout destination in Portugal and is around 14 kilometres south of Madeira. No trip is complete without a visit to Praça CR7, Ponte Estrada Monumental and Amparo garden.