Ryanair Stations Second Aircraft in Madeira, Now Serving 11 Routes
Ryanair is expanding its operations in Madeira by adding a second aircraft at its base. This move will support 11 routes, including three new destinations launching this summer.
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Survey Ranks Madeira Airport Among the World’s Best
A survey recognized Madeira Airport as one of the best airports in the world for traveler experience.
New EasyJet Flights For Madeira in 2025
EasyJet is expanding its 2025 network with new routes from Portugal, including Funchal - Nantes, Funchal - Amsterdam, and more connections across Europe.
TAP Transports Over 2,600 Passengers Daily on Madeira Routes
TAP Air Portugal announced it transported nearly one million passengers to and from Madeira in 2024, averaging nearly 2,700 people traveling to or from the island with TAP every day.
UK Leads in International Flights to Madeira
28.6% of all air international traffic to Madeira is from the UK. Germany and France follow with 20,6% and 8.9%. 4.66 million international passengers have reached Madeira from January to November 2024.
SATA Ends Direct Flights to North America
SATA Airlines will stop direct flights from Madeira to the United States and Canada, citing annual losses of €12–€15 million. The decision follows financial sustainability concerns.
Play Airlines Announces Permanent Flights to Madeira in 2025
After having launched weekly flights to Madeira from October, Play Airlines decided to offer year-round flights from this year.
Bird Strike Causes Emergency Return to the Azores
On January 2nd, a bird strike caused a plane to abort its flight to Lisbon and make an emergency landing, returning to the Azores.
EasyJet Offers 587,000 Seats on Madeira Routes in Summer 2025
EasyJet will offer 587,000 seats for flights connecting Portugal with Madeira in Summer 2025, increasing capacity by 13%. Additionally, EasyJet adds nine new routes connecting the mainland with other European destinations.
Transavia Airline Connects Funchal and Marseille in 2025
Transavia France launches a weekly seasonal route between Madeira and Marseille in 2025.
Albuquerque Wants Vision For Second Airport in Madeira
President Miguel Albuquerque has called for the vision of a second airport in Madeira. However, he did not provide specific details regarding its location or the approach to make this vision a reality.
