How to get fromCosta Rica to Madeiraby plane, shuttle, taxi, ferry, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Costa Rica to Madeira by plane, shuttle, taxi, ferry, or bus

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Fly from Limón International Airport
best
1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane LIO - FNC
23h 8m
€427–1,518
Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane SJO - FNC
19h 26m
€368–1,308
Shuttle, shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to Monteverdeshuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Liberia Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane LIR - FNC
21h 29m
€942–1,827
Taxi to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from San Isidro to Quepos-Airport-XQPtaxi
2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane XQP - FNC
21h 9m
€484–1,445
Ferry to Cobano, fly
1. Take the ferry from Puntarenas to Paqueraferry
2. Fly from Cobano (ACO) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane ACO - FNC
26h 51m
€522–1,150
Shuttle, shuttle to Nosara Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to Monteverdeshuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Nosarashuttle
3. Fly from Nosara Airport (NOB) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane NOB - FNC
24h 58m
€797–1,387
Shuttle, bus to David, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Uvitashuttle
2. Take the bus from Uvita to Davidbus
3. Fly from David (DAV) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane DAV - FNC
36h 48m
€1,083–2,737

Limón International Airport (LIO) to Madeira Airport (FNC) flights

16Weekly Planes

34h 7mAverage Duration

€418Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Costa Rica to Madeira.

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Distance: 7,201.5 km
Duration: 23h 8m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Madeira, Portugal?

World Ticket, Iberia, and six other airlines fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Madeira Airport (FNC) twice daily.

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Flights from Limón International Airport to Madeira Airport via Juan Santamaría International Airport, Newark, Ponta Delgada

Ave. Duration: 22h 25m
When: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: €410–1,500

Flights from Liberia International Airport to Madeira Airport via Toronto, Ponta Delgada

Ave. Duration: 16h 2m
When: Friday to Saturday
Estimated price: €550–2,000

Flights from Liberia International Airport to Madeira Airport via Boston, Ponta Delgada

Ave. Duration: 16h 45m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: €700–1,400

Flights from Liberia International Airport to Madeira Airport via Montreal, Ponta Delgada

Ave. Duration: 16h 45m
When: Tuesday
Estimated price: €600–1,600

Flights from Liberia International Airport to Madeira Airport via Miami, Lisboa

Ave. Duration: 20h 50m
When: Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: €600–1,900

Flights from Quepos La Managua Airport to Madeira Airport via Juan Santamaría International Airport, Newark, Ponta Delgada

Ave. Duration: 19h 10m
When: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: €360–1,300

Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Madeira Airport via Newark, Ponta Delgada

Ave. Duration: 16h 41m
When: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: €360–1,300

Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Madeira Airport via Orlando, Lisboa

Ave. Duration: 21h 40m
When: Thursday
Estimated price: €450–1,400

Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Madeira Airport via Montreal, Ponta Delgada

Ave. Duration: 22h 10m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: €380–1,400

Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Madeira Airport via Toronto, Ponta Delgada

Ave. Duration: 22h 15m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price: €500–1,000

Flights from Cobano to Madeira Airport via Liberia International Airport, Boston, Ponta Delgada

Ave. Duration: 20h 50m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: €500–1,000

Flights from Nosara Airport to Madeira Airport via Liberia International Airport, Boston, Ponta Delgada

Ave. Duration: 19h 55m
When: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: €450–850

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Funchal(opens in a new window), Portugal(opens in a new window)

Funchal is the capital, largest city and the municipal seat of Portugal's Autonomous Region of Madeira, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. The city has a population of 105,795, making it the sixth largest city in Portugal. Because of its high cultural and historical value, Funchal is one of Portugal's main tourist attractions; it is also popular as a destination for New Year's Eve, and it is the leading Portuguese port on cruise liner dockings.

Things to do in Funchal

Pico do Arieiro(Opens in a new window)

Pico do Arieiro, at 1,818 m high, is Madeira island's third highest peak. Most days, visitors can stand and look down on the clouds. The air is fresh and clear and the sun is very bright. On a clear day it is possible to see the neighbouring island of Porto Santo, 30 miles to the north.

Pico Ruivo(Opens in a new window)

Pico Ruivo is the highest peak on the Madeira Islands. It can be reached only by foot, usually either from Pico do Arieiro (3rd highest) after a strenuous hike, or from Achada do Teixeira with a shorter, easier trail. There is an additional trail leading west to Encumeada. Just below the summit is a hut offering simple accommodation and drinks.

Madeira Botanical Garden(Opens in a new window)

Madeira Botanical Garden (Portuguese: Jardim Botânico da Madeira) is a botanical garden in Funchal, Madeira, opened to the public in 1960. The area was previously part of an estate belonging to the family of William Reid, founder of Reid's Hotel.

Cabo Girão(Opens in a new window)

Cabo Girão is a lofty sea cliff located along the southern coast of the island of Madeira, in the Portuguese archipelago of Madeira. Cabo Girão is a popular lookout point, with up to 1800 visitors a day. The location is also a popular starting point for hikers.

Places to stay in Funchal

CASAS FORTE DO PICO by brugrani(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Castanheiro Boutique Hotel(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

OurMadeira - Villa Luzia(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

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