Cheap flights from Terceira to Madeira

March is the cheapest month shown for this route, while the available calendar runs from November through August. Demand is shaped by school holidays, Christmas and New Year breaks, and Madeira's summer season, so those periods need earlier booking. Weekday departures can be easier to compare, and a longer connection may be worth it if it keeps the itinerary on one ticket. Check the price calendar for the exact days, since fares move with the calendar and the connection point.

The difference you feel is between a simple point-to-point fare and an itinerary whose inclusions change with the ticket type. Direct flights are not available on this route, so Portug, TAP Portugal, SATA Air Acores and SATA Azores Airlines all sell connecting itineraries. The facts here do not label any carrier as low-cost or full-service, so treat baggage, seat selection, meals and change fees as fare-specific rather than airline-specific. Compare the connection airport, total travel time and the fare conditions before choosing, especially if you are combining separate tickets.

Arrange your onward transport before you land, because Madeira's airport is on the island's eastern side and the ride into Funchal takes longer than the short distance suggests. Madeira airport is the arrival point named for this route, and buses, taxis and hire cars are the usual ways into town. Check which terminal or arrival area your booking names, and leave extra time if you are connecting to a ferry, hotel transfer or another flight. If you arrive late, confirm how you will reach your accommodation before departure.

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+00 (Europe/Lisbon)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Carry valid identification accepted for travel within Portugal, and check passport or visa rules if you are not an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen.
• Check that the departure airport named on your ticket is Lajes, the airport serving Terceira.
• Compare baggage, seat and change rules for each fare before assuming anything is included.
• If an itinerary uses more than one ticket, check who is responsible for a missed connection.
• Check the connection time and airport at the transfer point before booking.
• Recheck fares around school holidays, Christmas, New Year and Madeira's summer season.