SIGALine 500 / 500R (Aerobus)
Aerobus 500 / 500R — Madeira Airport (FNC) ↔ Funchal hotels
The Aerobus (routes 500 / 500R) is the dedicated FNC ↔ Funchal hotel shuttle. €6.40 one-way, roughly hourly, 40–50 min, drops at most central hotels.
Last verified 28 Jun 2026
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. 500 (airport → Funchal) runs ~08:30–22:00; 500R (Funchal → airport) ~07:00–21:00.
- First / last bus
- First Funchal → airport ~07:00, last airport → Funchal ~22:00. Daily including weekends.
- Journey time
- 40–50 min airport → Funchal Lido (it does the hotel loop).
- Fare
- €6.40 one-way adult (cash or card on board). Children ~€3.30. No combined return ticket — buy two singles.
- Last bus back
- Last bus from Funchal Lido to airport is around 21:00 (500R). Confirm at the airport 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.
- Fare rose from €5 to €6.40 in November 2024 — older guidebooks are out of date.
Official timetable
Frequencies and times above are refreshed nightly from the SIGA network. Always cross-check the official PDF before travelling, especially on Sundays and public holidays.
Official timetable for line 500 / 500R (Aerobus) →