Madeira Airport (FNC)
Driving Directions and Car Hire / Rental

(Santa Cruz, Madeira Islands, Portugal)




The airport, located in Santa Cruz, is about a 15-minute drive from the centre of the island's main city, Funchal, on the well-marked main road, the Via Rápida. Madeira Airport (FNC) is well connected to the rest of the island, being especially close to Machico and Caniçal, both of which lie to the north.

Also nearby, Gaula, Caniço and the Ponta do Garajau are located to the south, while the village of Santo António da Serra stands to the east. Further afield and on the north-eastern coast of the island, the Porta da Cruz and Santana are both within easy reach of Madeira Airport, along the R-101.


Speed limits in Madeira, Portugal
Urban areas: 50 kph / 30 mph
Open roads: 90 kph / 55 mph
Motorways / highways: 120 kph / 75 mph

Madeira Airport (FNC) Airport Car Rental / Car Hire


Six car rental companies offer services from within the terminal of Madeira Airport, all of which are located on the ground floor. Worth bearing in mind when renting a car in Portugal, you must be at least 21 years old and bring your current driving licence. Also, the traffic throughout Portugal always drives on the right.

Unlimited mileage is usually part of most car hire packages at Madeira Airport and whilst insurance is also included, it is worth checking that this includes everything that you require, such as collision insurance.

  • Auto Jardim
  • Avis
  • Drive Car
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
  • Rodavante

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