Entry into Portugal and Madeira
Citizens from the European Community do not require a visa for entering Portugal.Portugal is also a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement.
If you are unsure about any matter concerning your travel documents, please contact your travel agent or Portuguese Embassy/Consulate based in your hometown.

Flights
Charter flights to Madeira
Flights from the UK are available from the following airports: Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester, East Midlands, Birmingham, Luton, Gatwick, Heathrow,Bristol, Exeter and Bournemouth as well as from Dublin. Charter Flights are usually on Monday.

British Airways Flights
BA fly direct from Gatwick. In January, February and March, the direct flights to Madeira from Gatwick are on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The direct flights from Heathrow are on Thursday and Saturday. If you book via the BA website you save approximately £25 per person. Find the link to BA on the left.

TAP Air Portugal
TAP fly direct from Gatwick on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. These dates are valid for January, February and March. Lowest prices are available on their website. Find the link to TAP on the left.

Transport from the Airport
If you don't have a package holiday arrangement here are some of the alternatives available to get to your final destination:

Car rental: There are several rent-a-car companies outside the airport arrival lounge. Look for the best offer! If you don't want to take the chance of not having a car when you arrive, book a car before you leave home.
Taxi: There will always be a friendly taxi driver at your disposal and glad to take you anywhere you want. The taxi rank is located outside the airport arrival lounge, just look for a yellow car with blue stripes and the sign 'TAXI' on top. For your comfort taxi transfer can also be organised before your arrival to Madeira. Please contact us for transfer arrangement.
Bus: The company responsible for bus transportation from the airport is SAM. After you leave the arrivals, follow the main road and keep on the right side. After approx. 100 meters you will find a bus stop. The ticket to Funchal is payable on board and only costs a few Euros.
Aerobus: If you are a TAP passenger coming from Lisbon you can get on the Aerobus free of charge if you show the driver your boarding ticket. If you are not a TAP passenger you will have to pay on the bus. On your return from Funchal to the airport, the bus leaves from Avenida do Mar, directly in front of the TAP office.