Cheap flights from London to Madeira

January is the cheapest month on this route, and the quiet weeks around it usually stay kind until spring. Fares rise through the British school holidays, over Christmas and New Year, and again in July and August, when the island fills up with walkers and families. Midweek departures from London tend to cost less than Friday or Sunday flights, and the earliest departures of the day are often the ones with seats left. Book a few months ahead for summer and the holiday periods; for a winter escape you can often decide much later.

Low-cost carriers do most of the flying here: Ryanair, EasyJet, EasyJet Europe, Jet2, Wizz Air and Wizz Air Malta all sell seats between London and Madeira. TAP Portugal, Lufthansa, Air France and Portug appear as well, and those itineraries are more likely to be connecting than nonstop. The difference shows up in the total, not in the headline fare — a low-cost ticket with bags and seats added can end up costing more than a full-service fare. Check what each fare includes before you choose.

Madeira has a single airport, so there is no second option to weigh up when you land — every flight from London arrives at the same terminal. It sits away from the main resort towns, so plan a transfer rather than a walk into town: buses, taxis and pre-booked shuttles all meet arrivals, and a rental car is the usual pick if you want to explore the island on your own schedule. The approach over the water is one to watch out of the window, and Atlantic weather can delay landings, so check your airline's updates before you set off.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Portuguese

Emergency number

112

Driving side

right

Calling code

+351

Internet domain

.pt

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Madeira

112 k (2023)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/Lisbon)

Country facts: Wikidata

• London has five airports, so check whether your fare leaves from Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton, Stansted or London City.
• On a low-cost ticket, add the bags and seats you actually need, then compare the total with a full-service fare.
• If your itinerary connects, keep both legs on one ticket so a delay does not leave you paying for a new flight.
• Check passport and entry rules for Portugal before you book, and match the name on the booking to your document.
• January is the cheapest month, so book early for summer, Christmas and the British school holidays.