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Aerobus — Madeira Airport (FNC) ↔ Funchal hotels
The Aerobus is the dedicated FNC ↔ Funchal hotel shuttle. €5 one-way / €8 return, ~hourly, 40–50 min, drops at most central hotels.
At a glance
From
Madeira Airport (FNC) arrivals
To
Funchal — Lido hotel strip
Via
Funchal seafront (drops at most hotels on request)
Frequency
Roughly hourly, coordinated with main arrival/departure waves.
First / last bus
First bus ~05:15 from Funchal, last bus ~00:15 from the airport.
Journey time
40–50 min airport → Funchal Lido (it does the hotel loop).
Fare
€5 one-way, €8 return. Cash or card on board. Luggage included.
Last bus back
Last bus from Funchal Lido to airport is around 22:30 — confirm at the kiosk.
When to use it
The default choice for first-time visitors with luggage staying at a central Funchal hotel.
Things to know
- Tell the driver your hotel name on boarding — they'll drop you at the closest stop.
- Doesn't serve Caniço, Câmara de Lobos or any town outside Funchal.
- Buy return tickets at the kiosk in the arrivals hall to skip the cash fumble.
Live timetable
Frequencies and times above are hand-curated and refreshed quarterly. Always cross-check the official PDF before travelling, especially on Sundays and public holidays: SAM timetables →