Lounge ANA

Runway-facing terrace over the apron is the reason to pay

Lounge ANA in T1 sits airside in the Schengen zone at FNC and stands out mainly because it has an outdoor terrace-style viewing area looking directly over the apron and runway. Priority Pass gets you in, or you can usually pay at the door when space allows. If you care more about watching landings on Madeira’s tricky approach than about premium food or drink, this is the lounge that gives you that angle.

The lounge sits after security in the T1 departures area used for Schengen flights, so you don’t backtrack once you’re through screening. Signage in the small terminal makes it hard to miss, but still plan 10–15 minutes to clear security before heading over. Check that your boarding pass shows a Schengen departure; non‑Schengen flights at FNC use different controls and you don’t want to get stuck on the wrong side.

Priority Pass cardholders tap in at the desk, and most reports mention standard 3‑hour access limits, which staff actually track during busier morning and late‑afternoon bank times. Paid entry pricing tends to move with season and demand, so treat anything under €40 as decent value if you’ll spend a couple of hours on the terrace. Have a backup plan in case they cut off paid entries when the room looks close to full.

Food and drink in Lounge ANA sit at typical small‑airport levels: think basic pastries, light snacks, and self‑serve soft drinks, coffee, and a few alcoholic options rather than hot restaurant‑style plates. Reviews don’t single out any standout dish, and no one is raving about bar cocktails, so plan to treat the spread as filler, not a full meal. If you want something heavier, grab it in the main T1 departures area before you come through the lounge doors.

The terrace-style viewing area is the main draw and points straight toward the ramp and runway, which makes time go quickly if you like watching ground ops and departures. A TripAdvisor poster called it a “good way to pass the time,” and that matches the general tone from other mentions. On windy or rainy Madeira days, expect staff to close access temporarily for safety, which kills the lounge’s unique selling point.

Practical tip: aim to arrive about 90 minutes before a Schengen departure from T1 so you get at least 45–60 minutes on the terrace before boarding starts, even if security at FNC moves slowly.