Delayed at Funchal?
You're owed money.
If your flight departed from Madeira Airport (FNC) and was delayed 3+ hours, EU law entitles you to up to €600 in compensation.
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Madeira Airport — At a Glance
Real-time performance metrics and flight statistics
🗺️ Top Destinations from Madeira Airport
Airlines operating from Madeira Airport
Delayed by one of these carriers? Each is subject to EC 261/2004 on flights departing Madeira Airport.
Top routes from Madeira Airport
Delayed on one of these routes? Check your compensation.
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We handle the legal complexity so you don't have to.
Enter your flight number and date from Madeira Airport. Our system instantly checks if EC 261/2004 applies to your disruption.
Fill in your details once. Our partners at AirHelp take it from there — letters, legal pressure, the works.
Money lands in your account. Average payout: €318. Only pay if you win — 35% service fee, zero upfront.
How much is Madeira Airport owed you?
The amount depends on your flight distance and delay length. Under EC 261/2004, fixed amounts apply.
Any flight departing from Madeira Airport to a destination in or out of the EU — as long as it's EU-regulated.
You can claim for delayed flights up to 6 years ago in most EU countries. Don't leave money on the table.
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Madeira Airport serves the subtropical Atlantic island of Madeira and the Funchal resort area, handling approximately 53 daily flights to 60 routes. The airport connects Funchal to Lisbon, Porto, London Gatwick, Porto Santo, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Manchester, Warsaw, and Bristol. Zero cancellations in recent data reflect strong reliability despite the airport's challenging runway perched above the ocean. Passengers on qualifying EU-operated flights from Funchal who face significant delays or cancellations may claim up to €600 under EC 261/2004.
When can you claim?
If your flight from Madeira Airport arrived 3+ hours late — regardless of stated reason — you may be entitled to up to €600.
Cancellations from Madeira Airport announced less than 14 days before departure trigger the same fixed compensation amounts.
If you were bumped at Madeira Airport due to an overbooked flight, you're entitled to compensation plus a full refund or rerouting.
In most EU countries, you can claim compensation for disrupted Madeira Airport flights retroactively up to 6 years ago.