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Cape Town Funchal
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Mon, 19 May CPT - FNC
8724R 8187R
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Tue, 06 May CPT - FNC
8864R 8322R
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Sat, 15 Mar CPT - FNC
9016R 8723R
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Tue, 01 Apr CPT - FNC
11269R 10580R
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Sun, 13 Apr CPT - FNC
11919R 11190R
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Mon, 10 Mar CPT - FNC
Mon, 17 Mar FNC - CPT
13744R 12834R
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Currency and cost comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
88% Trains are 88% more expensive in Funchal than in Cape Town.
Cape Town 20R
Funchal 37,52R
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
5% A meal in Funchal is 5% cheaper than a meal in Cape Town.
Cape Town 172,5R
Funchal 163,53R
Exchange rate
1 ZAR = 0.06 EUR
1 EUR = 19.43 ZAR
Last checked on 20 February 2025
Distance: 8278 kms
Cape Town airports
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) How far from city centre: 18 kms
Funchal airports
Madeira (FNC) How far from city centre: 4 kms

Useful Information for Flights from Cape Town to Funchal

Planning a trip from Cape Town to Funchal? Several airlines offer flights to Funchal from Cape Town, making your journey across the Atlantic convenient. Consider booking your flights and accommodation together with eDreams for a potentially better deal.

Time Difference between Cape Town and Funchal

Funchal is 2 hours ahead of Cape Town. Remember to account for potential Daylight Saving Time changes during your travel dates.

Best Time to Fly to Funchal

Funchal enjoys pleasant weather year-round, shielded by mountains. Rainfall is common from November to April, usually brief. For warm weather and fewer crowds, visit between September and early November, catching the Madeira Wine Festival in October. You can book your flights to Funchal from Cape Town with us. Temperatures typically range from 17°C to 21°C in spring, 21°C to 25°C in summer, 25°C to 21°C in autumn and 21°C to 17°C in winter.

Cape Town Airports

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is the main airport serving Cape Town. It's the second busiest airport in South Africa and fourth busiest in Africa, offering flights to Funchal from Cape Town and other destinations.

Airport Information

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Located 20 kilometres from Cape Town city centre, CPT offers domestic and international flights. It's a key transport hub for South Africa, linking Cape Town to various global destinations. Opened in 1954, it replaced Wingfield Aerodrome and has since become a crucial airport for travellers flying to and from Cape Town.

Main Airlines for this Route

Here are three airlines that offer flights from Cape Town to Funchal:

Funchal Airports

Planning your travel from Cape Town to Funchal? eDreams can help you find the best flights to Funchal from Cape Town.

Airport Information

Madeira Airport (FNC) is the main airport serving Funchal.

Madeira Airport (FNC)

Madeira Airport is the fourth largest airport in Portugal and offers various facilities, including restaurants, shops, and car rental services.

Getting to Funchal City Centre

From Madeira Airport to Funchal city centre, you have a few options:

For flights to Funchal from Cape Town, remember to check out eDreams for great deals. Regarding car rental, eDreams partners with eDreams to provide convenient car hire services in Funchal, simplifying your travels from Madeira Airport.

What to Do and See in Funchal

Planning your flights to Funchal from Cape Town? Funchal, the capital of Madeira, is a vibrant city with something for everyone. From its stunning natural beauty to its rich cultural heritage, Funchal offers a unique blend of relaxation and exploration.

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Cape Town to Funchal

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to Portugal. At eDreams have you covered!
For flights from Cape Town to Funchal, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Cape Town to Funchal is R8187. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Funchal more expensive than Cape Town to visit?
Looking at cab fares, a ride in Funchal costs about $ 67.33 ZAR, 169% more expensive than Cape Town, with a fare of $ 25.00 ZAR, while train tickets cost 88% more at Funchal: $ 37.52 ZAR versus $ 20.00 ZAR at Cape Town. Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 163.53 ZAR euros in Funchal, 5% less than the 172.50 ZAR euros in Cape Town. The price of the coffee is around 11% cheaper in Funchal, with an average of 32.06 ZAR, while in Cape Town the coffee costs 36.22 ZAR.
How is the weather in Funchal compared to Cape Town?
While in Cape Town the temperatures can reach an average of 28.98 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9.0 mm ,Funchal's temperatures can go up to 25.59 ºC during the hot season, with 1.6 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 12.82 ºC in Funchal, compared to the 4.54 ºC average degrees reported in Cape Town. During the winter period, Cape Town can register 12.0 mm precipitation, while Funchal have an average of 1.6 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Cape Town and Funchal?
The main route from Cape Town to Funchal is: Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Madeira (FNC). The following airlines fly this route: Swiss International Air Lines. Lufthansa. Turkish Airlines.

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