Madeira Cristiano Ronaldo → Funchal · about 21 km · about 20 min · fixed price €40 per vehicle.
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A private transfer from Madeira Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) to Funchal city centre costs €40 per car for 1–3 passengers and €45 per van for 4–8. It is a fixed price for the whole vehicle, the same amount you pay when you book. The road distance is 21 km via VR1; the drive takes about 20 min with clear roads, so plan on 20–30 min at busy times.
Where the driver waits: The driver waits in the arrivals hall of the airport's single terminal, after baggage reclaim and the customs exit, with a sign showing your name. We track your flight and the first 60 minutes after landing are free; the driver helps with your luggage.
The airport is at Santa Cruz, about 16 km east of Funchal, and the drive follows the VR1 expressway through a succession of tunnels and bridges over the ravines, taking about 20 minutes in normal traffic. Funchal climbs steeply from the harbour, and some streets in the Zona Velha are narrow, with parts pedestrian. Hotels in the Lido and Zona Velha are reachable by car.
Funchal rises in terraces from the harbour. The Zona Velha, the old town, has Rua de Santa Maria with its painted doors and many restaurants. The Mercado dos Lavradores, the Sé cathedral and the Avenida Arriaga lie in the centre. West along the shore, the Lido area has seafront hotels and the swimming-pool promenade.A cable car rises from the Zona Velha to Monte. Some streets are steep, so luggage can be awkward. December and New Year bring the fireworks display over the bay.
Sources (checked 23 Oct 2026): road distance and driving time: Google Maps.
Price per vehicle, not per person. Luggage and child seats in the booking.
No asterisks, no surcharges on arrival.
Same rules, same fixed price.
No queues, no language barrier — just a relaxed ride at a fixed price from the moment you land.
Pick your destination, date and number of passengers, then pay securely online by card. We confirm by email within 30 minutes.
Your driver waits at the FNC arrivals exit holding a sign with your name. He helps with the luggage and speaks fluent English.
A clean, comfortable car, checked before every ride. Bottled water, Wi-Fi and child seats on request. You pay online in advance by card.
Every driver is hand-picked and knows Funchal and the roads around it.
Exactly what every transfer includes — no asterisks, no hidden extras.
Four small things that matter a lot after a long flight.
The price shown when you book is the final price. No surcharges for traffic and no surprises on arrival.
We track your flight live and move the pickup if it is delayed. The first 60 minutes after landing are free.
Your driver waits inside the terminal holding a sign with your name — no hunting for your phone in the rain at 11 pm. He helps with the bags.
A real person on WhatsApp, around the clock. Change of time, lost luggage? Sorted in minutes.
About 21 km via VR1: 20 min with clear roads, 20–30 min in heavy traffic. The price stays €40 per car either way.
The driver waits in the arrivals hall of the airport's single terminal, after baggage reclaim and the customs exit, with a sign showing your name.
Yes, the Aerobus runs from just outside the arrivals hall to central Funchal in about 30 minutes, roughly every 15 to 30 minutes.
The flat land for the runway is at Santa Cruz, and the VR1 expressway links the two through tunnels.
No — that is the price for the whole car for up to 3 people. For 4–8 people the van costs €45, also per vehicle.
No. The price shown when you book is the final price — no surcharges for traffic, airport fees or luggage.
Yes, free of charge up to 24 hours before the ride — you get a full refund. Later cancellations and no-shows are not refunded.
We are reachable around the clock, 7 days a week — before, during and after your trip.
