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Funchal opened in 1964 and became famous for its short cliff-top runway, later dramatically extended over the sea on a platform of pillars.

One runway, around 2,781 metres, part of it built on pillars over the sea, handling a wide range of aircraft within the airport's performance limits.

Funchal handled around 4.5 million passengers in 2024, serving island tourism and business traffic to Madeira.

It operates by day and night with restrictions, on an approach that requires specially qualified crews, and we plan timing around the published schedule.

Funchal is the direct private jet gateway to Madeira, with a full FBO, though its dramatic sea-cliff approach calls for specially qualified crews.

Funchal favours aircraft cleared for its island approach. A family takes a Citation XLS; a group uses a Challenger 350; a longer sector suits a Global 6000. We match the private jet, and a qualified crew, to the day.

Private jet hire from Funchal Madeira is quoted per trip, by aircraft and flight time, with the island approach factored in. A mainland sector starts in the lower thousands of euros; longer sectors run higher. We settle in euros (EUR), and where you prefer, in US dollars.

Funchal needs a crew qualified for its island approach and is wind-affected, so timing matters. For longer sectors we ask for around four hours to arrange slots, permits, and crew. A mainland hop can often be set up the same day with documents and payment ready.

At Funchal Madeira you typically arrive through the FBO fifteen to thirty minutes before departure, step through a private lounge, and board directly, no queues and no public concourse. We confirm the exact timing with your final details.

A Global 6000 carries full luggage for a party of twelve; a midsize takes eight to ten cases. We size the hold at quoting stage for your flight to Madeira.

Pets travel in the cabin. As an EU member, Portugal uses the EU pet passport, microchip, and valid rabies vaccination; non-EU origins may need extra paperwork. Request the full document checklist for Funchal Madeira via WhatsApp.

It is simple and quick. To hire a private jet to or from Funchal Madeira, send your route details to Fly With Andreea over WhatsApp, receive option prices within minutes, and choose the aircraft that suits you. Send your travel documents, request the charter contract for confirmation, then proceed with payment. From first message to confirmed booking is often a single conversation, and we can also flag suitable empty leg flights when the timing fits.

Chartering a private jet from Funchal costs from €16,000 for a short super midsize jet hop up to €158,000 for the longest routes on this page, always quoted as one fixed all-in figure. See the full cost guide at flywithandreea.com/private-jet-charter-cost, and message Andreea for a firm figure for your dates.

About EUR 16,000 to EUR 21,500 on a super midsize jet, roughly 3h 03m in the air. The exact figure depends on the date and aircraft positioning; Andreea confirms one fixed all-in price in writing.

As a rule of thumb, EUR 5,600 to 9,400 on a light jet and EUR 9,400 to 12,600 on a midsize, before positioning and handling. A two hour flight from Funchal covers roughly 1,300 km, city pairs like the routes listed above.

About 3h 22m wheels up to wheels down on a super midsize jet, with boarding at the private terminal taking minutes rather than hours. Timings vary with winds and routing.

For one traveller on a trunk route, first class is usually cheaper. For a family or a team, once you divide the aircraft price by seats and count the hours saved through the private terminal, charter from Funchal is often closer than people expect, and an empty leg can beat first class outright.

It is never expected and always appreciated. Crews are professionals paid accordingly; if the service was exceptional, a tip or a note to the operator lands equally well. There is no etiquette obligation either way.