Funchal airport
One of the largest airports in Portugal is located on the island of Madeira and belongs to the city of Funchal. The airport is located about 15 kilometers from this city, not far from Santa Cruz. In terms of importance, the airport in Funchal ranks fourth, behind the airports of Lisbon, Porto and Faro.
More than 2.3 million passengers are served here annually, most of which are served by low-cost airlines..
The airport has one runway, which is one of the most difficult in the world to land. The difficulty lies in the fact that before landing the plane must be directed to the mountains and at the last moment it is necessary to abruptly change course to the airport runway. At the moment, its length is 2777 meters..
Services
The Portuguese airport in Funchal is ready to provide its guests with the most comfortable conditions for staying on its territory. Hungry passengers can visit cafes and restaurants located on the territory of the terminal. Here you can enjoy dishes of national and foreign cuisine. In addition, tourists can always visit shops where you can find various goods, from souvenirs to food and cosmetics..
There is also a first-aid post at the airport, which is ready to provide medical assistance to all those in need..
Standard services include ATMs, bank branches, post office, currency exchange, luggage storage, etc..
There is a mother and child room on the territory of the terminal.
In addition, the airport is ready to offer for tourists traveling in business class, separate waiting rooms, an increased level of comfort..
Transport
There are several ways to get to Funchal from the airport. The cheapest, but less comfortable option is the bus. Buses run every half hour, the fare will be about 5 euros.
In addition, you can get from the airport to the city by taxi, the trip will cost much more - about 30 euros.
Also, do not forget that many hotels provide a free shuttle bus from the airport to the hotel, so you need to clarify this fact when booking a room..
