# FNC — Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport > Machine-readable reference for FNC. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/FNC.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-16T07:50:33.554+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport - IATA: FNC - ICAO: LPMA - City: Funchal - Country: PT (PT) - Timezone: Atlantic/Madeira - Distance from city: 16 km (10 mi) east-northeast of Funchal - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 3.1M - Official website: https://www.madeiraairport.pt/ ## Overview Welcome Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport, FNC, has gained a reputation among aviation enthusiasts for its dramatic runway on stilts over the Atlantic Ocean, paired with landings that can feel like a rollercoaster. Despite its small size, the terminal mimics a quaint island shopping center with an ocean view, providing an efficient transition from tarmac to transportation. Located just 16 kilometers northeast of Funchal, you can often step off a plane and be at the oceanfront promenade in less than 30 minutes using local transport options. At a glance The airport handles approximately 3.1 million passengers annually. Its single runway and Terminal T1 serve airlines like TAP Air Portugal, easyJet, and Ryanair. With a compact layout, many travelers find it easy to move quickly through the airport, despite occasional lines at security. Regular services to main Portuguese cities and European destinations make it a convenient gateway to Madeira. Terminals & layout Terminal T1, the airport's only passenger terminal, is where all operations occur. It's designed for efficiency, with arrivals, departures, and amenities all in close proximity. While you'll find all essential services w… ## Terminals (1) - **Passenger Terminal** — airlines: TAP Air Portugal, easyJet, Ryanair URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/terminals/t1 ## Dining (18) - **Beer House** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/restaurants/beer-house - **Cafeteria Santa Cruz** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/restaurants/cafeteria-santa-cruz - **Chocolates & Candies** — T1 · Local · Sweets · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/restaurants/chocolates-candies-t1 - **Duty Free** — T1 · Retail · Duty-Free · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/restaurants/duty-free-t1 - **Espresso Bar** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/restaurants/espresso-bar - **Fashion & Accessories** — T1 · Retail · Fashion · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/restaurants/fashion-accessories-t1 - **Gourmet** — T1 · Local · Food · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/restaurants/gourmet-t1 - **Handicrafts & Gifts** — T1 · Local · Gifts · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/restaurants/handicrafts-gifts-t1 - **Ice Cream Kiosk** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/restaurants/ice-cream-kiosk - **Kids** — T1 · Retail · Toys · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/restaurants/kids-t1 - **Local Snacks Bar** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/restaurants/local-snacks-bar - **Ocean View Café** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/restaurants/ocean-view-cafe - **Perfumes & Beauty** — T1 · Retail · Beauty · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/restaurants/perfumes-beauty-t1 - **Restaurante Aeroporto** — $$$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/restaurants/restaurante-aeroporto - **Snack Bar Aeroporto** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/restaurants/snack-bar-aeroporto - **Technology** — T1 · Retail · Electronics · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/restaurants/technology-t1 - **Travel** — T1 · Retail · Travel Accessories · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/restaurants/travel-t1 - **Watches & Jewels** — T1 · Retail · Jewelry · $$$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/restaurants/watches-jewels-t1 ## Lounges (4) - **Lounge ANA** — access: Schengen, Priority Pass URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/lounges/lounge-ana - **Lounge ANA** — T1 · access: Priority Pass, Day pass URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/lounges/lounge-ana-t1 - **Lounge CIP** — access: Non‑Schengen, airline invitations URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/lounges/lounge-cip - **Lounge CIP** — T1 · access: Priority Pass, Day pass URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/lounges/lounge-cip-t1 ## Shops (39) - **Ale-Hop** — T1 · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/shops/ale-hop-t1 - **Art Gallery Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/shops/art-gallery-shop - **Beachwear Boutique** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/shops/beachwear-boutique - **Bites & Beer** — T1 · Food & Beverage URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/shops/bites-beer-t1 - **Bookshop Madeira** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/shops/bookshop-madeira - **Burger King** — T1 · Food & Beverage URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/shops/burger-king-t1 - **Chocolate Lounge** — T1 · Duty Free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/shops/chocolate-lounge-t1 - **Clocks** — T1 · Food & Beverage URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/shops/clocks-t1 - **Cockpit** — T1 · Food & Beverage URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/shops/cockpit-t1 - **CR7 Store** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/shops/cr7-store - **Electronics Point** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/shops/electronics-point - **Fashion Outlet** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/shops/fashion-outlet - **Flowers To Go** — T1 · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/shops/flowers-to-go-t1 - **Gifts2Go** — T1 · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/shops/gifts2go-t1 - **Go to Coffee** — T1 · Food & Beverage URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/shops/go-to-coffee-t1 - **Jewelry Corner** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/shops/jewelry-corner - **Local Crafts Corner** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/shops/local-crafts-corner - **Luggage Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/shops/luggage-shop - **Madeira Wine Shop** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/shops/madeira-wine-shop - **Mini Market Aeroporto** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/shops/mini-market-aeroporto - **Newsstand Funchal** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/shops/newsstand-funchal - **Parfois** — T1 · Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/shops/parfois-t1 - **Photo Souvenirs** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/shops/photo-souvenirs - **Pizza Hut** — T1 · Food & Beverage URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/shops/pizza-hut-t1 - **Portfolio** — T1 · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/shops/portfolio-t1 - **Portugal Duty Free** — T1 · Duty Free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/shops/portugal-duty-free-t1 - **Quiosque Buondi** — T1 · Food & Beverage URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/shops/quiosque-buondi-t1 - **Relay** — T1 · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/shops/relay-t1 - **Safe Bag** — T1 · Services URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/shops/safe-bag-t1 - **Saudade Madeira Café** — T1 · Food & Beverage URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/shops/saudade-madeira-cafe-t1 - **Souvenir Kiosk Santa Cruz** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/shops/souvenir-kiosk-santa-cruz - **Specially** — T1 · Food & Beverage URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/shops/specially-t1 - **Sports at Heart** — T1 · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/shops/sports-at-heart-t1 - **Starbucks** — T1 · Food & Beverage URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/shops/starbucks-t1 - **Sunglass Hut** — T1 · Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/shops/sunglass-hut-t1 - **Sweet Colors** — T1 · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/shops/sweet-colors-t1 - **Toy Kiosk** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/shops/toy-kiosk - **Travel & Business Gate** — T1 · Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/shops/travel-business-gate-t1 - **Vodafone** — T1 · Services URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/shops/vodafone-t1 ## Parking (12) - **Accessible Parking** — next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/parking/accessible-parking - **Car Park 0** — Short stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/parking/car-park-0 - **Car Park 1** — Short and long stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/parking/car-park-1 - **Car Park 5** — Short and long stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/parking/car-park-5 - **Car Park 6** — Short and long stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/parking/car-park-6 - **Car Park 7** — Short and long stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/parking/car-park-7 - **EV Charging Stations** — next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/parking/ev-charging - **Long Stay Parking** — Long stay · €10.00/day, €1.00/hr, €70.00/week · 0.5 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/parking/long-stay-parking - **Official Off-Site Shuttles** — 1 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/parking/off-site-shuttle - **Remote Parking** — Remote · €8.00/day, €0.80/hr, €56.00/week · 1 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/parking/remote-parking - **Short Stay Parking** — Short stay · €15.00/day, €1.50/hr, €105.00/week · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/parking/short-stay-parking - **Valet Parking** — Valet · €25.00/day, €175.00/week · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/parking/valet-parking ## Ground transport (12) - **Aerobus** — Bus airport shuttle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/transport/aerobus - **Airport Express Praia Formosa** — Bus express URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/transport/airport-express-praia-formosa - **AITRAM Táxi** — Taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/transport/aitram-taxi - **Avis** — Car rental URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/transport/avis - **Car Rental** — Other URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/transport/car-rental - **Europcar** — Car rental URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/transport/europcar - **Hertz** — Car rental URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/transport/hertz - **Pre‑booked Private Transfer** — Car URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/transport/pre-booked-private-transfer - **Public Bus 1** — Bus · 30-40 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/transport/public-bus-1 - **Rideshare Service** — Rideshare · 20-30 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/transport/rideshare-service - **SAM Linha Regular** — Public bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/transport/sam-linha-regular - **Taxi Service** — Taxi · 20-30 min · €25-35 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/transport/taxi-service ## Insider tips - _Avoid_: Avoid the first and last rows on flights for a calmer experience during ‘sporty’ landings in gusty conditions across this unique runway. - _Local_: Souvenirs like CR7 merchandise and runway miniatures are easier to find here than in Funchal – pick them up before your flight. - _Money_: Opt for Madeira wine and local rum at duty free; spirits prices aren't competitive compared to mainland Portugal. - _Insider_: A pre-flight walk on the seaside promenade offers stunning aircraft views and a break from terminal crowds. - _Time_: Arrive 2-2.5 hours before departure during peak times to avoid security line stress at busy Terminal T1. - _Quiet_: For a quieter spot, head to the far end of the departures level by Schengen gates for ocean views away from the main hubbub. - _Local_: Explore oceanfront cafés in Santa Cruz – it’s close by and a far more relaxing spot than airport wait times. - _Quiet_: The farthest gates offer a serene waiting area with floor-to-ceiling windows, often less crowded. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/FNC.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/fnc/departures — HTML page with live departures