- How to get to Madeira by plane
- To Madeira by train
- How to get to Madeira from Lisbon
The amazing Portuguese island of Madeira is considered one of the best destinations for a relaxing beach holiday. The geographical location of the island makes tourists wonder how to get to Madeira. Despite the difficulty of the journey and the length of the road, you will get maximum positive emotions when you find yourself in this paradise.
How to get to Madeira by plane
There are no direct flights between Moscow, St. Petersburg and Madeira. Therefore, you will have to choose from a variety of options that involve transfers in several cities in Europe. Your goal is to get to the airport of Funchal, which is located on the island and receives international flights. You can get to this city through Lisbon, Vienna, London, Berlin, Prague, Dusseldorf or Munich.
The number of transfers and travel time depends primarily on the type of aircraft, climatic conditions, season and other factors. Choosing a flight from Moscow with connections, you will spend an average of 9 to 30 hours on the way. Keep in mind that from St. Petersburg to Funchal by plane you can only get through Moscow.
The following airlines offer the most popular offers for purchasing tickets: Tap Portugal; S7; Austrian Airlines; Vueling; Air Berlin; Aeroflot; Smart Wings.
The cheapest option to fly to Madeira is via the Baltic cities (Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius, Kaunas). The total cost of all flights with transfers can be from 90 to 140 euros per person.
Before traveling by plane, be sure to check the availability of tickets with the tour operator and their prices, as these parameters may change at different times throughout the year. It is also important to choose the right flights so that you have enough time to complete the paperwork between connections.
To Madeira by train
Rail transport is a convenient means of transportation if you are in one of the European cities. Tourists, as a rule, prefer to start their trip from Paris or Madrid, since a significant number of trains of various price categories run from these settlements to Lisbon.
When buying a train ticket from Madrid to the Portuguese capital, try to find an option for an overnight crossing. Thus, the Lusitania train leaves from Madrid Central Station at about ten o'clock in the evening and the next day at seven o'clock in the morning arrives in Lisbon. Travel time is about 10 hours, and the ticket costs 3-4 thousand rubles.
Separately, it should be noted that the cars have different levels of comfort, and you can independently choose the type of compartment. For a night trip, a mid-range coupe is ideal, which has a washbasin and comfortable sleeping areas. In order to save money, you can purchase a ticket for a seated carriage with seats.
It is possible to get from Paris to Lisbon only with transfers. First, you buy a ticket to the small town of Hendaye, and from there you change to another train. You will spend approximately 36-38 hours on the road, after which you will arrive at the main station of Lisbon.
How to get to Madeira from Lisbon
Once in the Portuguese capital, you have to think about the way in which you will get to the island. It is quite easy to do this, as there are excellent transport links between Madeira and Lisbon. You can travel: by plane; on a ferryboat.
Check in advance the offers of local carriers and find the best ticket option for yourself. From Lisbon airport to Funchal, liners run several times a day, completing the flight in 1.5 hours. Among the most democratic low-cost airlines, TAP and EasyJet are distinguished. When booking a ticket for such a flight, do not forget that the total price does not include the cost of baggage. On average, you will pay for a round trip ticket from 35 to 80 euros.
It is also possible to fly from Lisbon to Madeira International Airport with transfers. In this case, you will significantly save on the cost of the ticket, but the flight time will increase to 10-12 hours.
As for water transport, first you get to the port of Portimão, and then you buy a ferry ticket. The journey lasts 20-24 hours. Recently, cruise ships that leave to Madeira once a week have become especially popular among tourists.
