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.
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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.
Ryanair Launches New Flights to Madeira in 2025
After previously suspending routes to Germany, Belgium, and other parts of Europe, Ryanair has announced the launch of two new flights connecting Madeira with European destinations.
Mobility Subsidy Law Revised After CTT Excluded Immigrants
The Mobility Subsidy Law allows Madeiran residents to travel to the mainland for just €77. However, CTT recently withheld the subsidy from certain groups. In response, the Portuguese government plans to revise the law to address these inequalities.
Brussels Airlines Announces New Direct Connection to Madeira
Brussels Airlines unveils a new summer route to Madeira, offering weekly direct flights from the European capital starting April 2025
EasyJet Launches 2 Weekly Flights From Luton to Funchal
Travelers from Luton, just 50km north of London, will soon enjoy a new hassle-free journey to Funchal, as EasyJet announces the launch of multiple direct flights starting in June 2025.
