Forgot your charger? Electronics Point in T1 bails you out.
This kiosk sits in Terminal T1 at Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport, filling the “I left it at home” gap for cables, basic headphones, and travel adapters. Inventory leans toward generic brands rather than flagship models, so think replacement USB-C, Lightning, and universal plug adapters rather than the newest flagship earbuds. It’s airside in T1, aimed squarely at tourists about to leave Madeira who suddenly remember their phone will die before landing.
Prices run higher than city shops in Funchal, in line with the “overpriced emergency buy” reputation that Madeira regulars mention. Expect to pay several extra euros for a standard USB cable or plug adapter compared with mainland Portugal or even a supermarket in Caniço. Stock focuses on core travel tech: phone chargers, power banks, wired earbuds, and EU-to-UK or EU-to-multi-country adapters, rather than laptops or cameras. Figure 5–10 minutes to scan the stand and decide if you really need what’s on offer.
Frequent visitors to Madeira say they only use airport electronics stands like Electronics Point as a last resort, especially for simple items like a 1‑meter cable or a basic 5V wall plug. The logic is simple: on a week-long trip, that €20 cable bought in T1 could have cost €8 in town. If you’re connecting through a hub like Lisbon or Porto after FNC, you’ll generally find better selection and sometimes slightly lower prices there than at this island airport.
Tip: Before walking to Electronics Point in T1, check your bag at the gate for your original cable or adapter; tearing your carry-on apart for 2 minutes can easily save you €10–€15 here.