What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Funchal?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Funchal is to bus and fly which costs €550 - €1700 and takes 2 days 20h.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Funchal?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Funchal is to fly which takes 29h 52m and costs €550 - €1700.

How far is it from Cairns to Funchal?

The distance between Cairns and Funchal is 17553 km.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Funchal?

It takes approximately 29h 52m to get from Cairns to Funchal, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Funchal?

Funchal is 10h behind Cairns. It is currently 8:03 AM in Cairns and 10:03 PM in Funchal.

Where can I stay near Funchal?

There are 4710+ hotels available in Funchal.

Cairns to Funchal - 2 ways to travel via plane, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Cairns to Funchal by plane or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Cairns
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Madeira Airport (FNC)CNS - FNC
29h 52m
€583–1,696
Bus to Cooktown Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
2. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Madeira Airport (FNC)CTN - FNC
2d 20h
€575–1,700

Cairns (CNS) to Madeira Airport (FNC) flights

3Weekly Planes

26h 25mAverage Duration

€578Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairns to Funchal.

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Distance: 17,552.8 km
Duration: 29h 52m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Funchal, Portugal?

Singapore Airlines, Swiss, and Edelweiss Air fly from Cairns (CNS) to Madeira Airport (FNC) 3 times a week.

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