How to get fromFunchal to Barbadosby plane or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Funchal to Barbados by plane or car ferry

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Fly Madeira Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport
best
1. Fly from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)plane FNC - BGI
37h 25m
$369–1,410
Car ferry to Porto Santo Airport, fly to Grantley Adams International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Funchal to Porto Santocarferry
2. Fly from Porto Santo Airport (PXO) to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)plane PXO - BGI
2d 11h
$312–1,354
Fly Madeira Airport to St. Lucia, fly to St Vincent, fly to Barbados Airport
1. Fly from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Hewanorra International Airport (UVF)plane FNC - UVF
2. Fly from St. Lucia to St Vincent Airportplane
3. Fly from St Vincent to Barbados Airportplane
29h 30m
$3,921–5,722
Fly Madeira Airport to Antigua Airport, fly to Montserrat Airport, fly to Barbados Airport
1. Fly from Madeira Airport (FNC) to V. C. Bird International Airport (ANU)plane FNC - ANU
2. Fly from Antigua Airport to Montserrat Airportplane
3. Fly from Montserrat Airport to Barbados Airportplane
30h 50m
$9,551–10,592

Madeira Airport (FNC) to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) flights

1Weekly Planes

34h 40mAverage Duration

$360Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,867.5 km
Duration: 37h 25m

What companies run services between Funchal, Portugal and Barbados?

United Airlines flies from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) once a week.

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Bridgetown, Barbados(opens in a new window)

Bridgetown (UN/LOCODE: BB BGI) is the capital and largest city of Barbados. Formerly The Town of Saint Michael, the Greater Bridgetown area is located within the parish of Saint Michael. Bridgetown is sometimes locally referred to as "The City", but the most common reference is simply "Town". As of 2014, its metropolitan population stands at roughly 110,000.

Things to do in Bridgetown

Kensington Oval(Opens in a new window)

The Kensington Oval is a stadium located to the west of the capital city Bridgetown on the island of Barbados. It is the pre-eminent sporting facility on the island and is primarily used for cricket. Locally referred to as "The Mecca" of cricket, it has hosted many important and exciting cricket games between local, regional, and international teams during its more than 120-year history.

Carlisle Bay(Opens in a new window)

Carlisle Bay is a small natural harbour located in the southwest region of Barbados. The island nation's capital, Bridgetown, is situated on this bay, which has been turned into a marine park. Carlisle Bay's marine park is a popular spot on the island for scuba diving. Many relics, like anchors and cannonballs, from ships can be found on the ocean floor in Carlisle Bay.

Harrison's Cave(Opens in a new window)

Harrison's Cave is a tourist attraction in the country of Barbados, first mentioned in 1795. Tourists can access the subterranean environment on a tramway.

George Washington House(Opens in a new window)

George Washington House in Barbados is a historic house where the future first U.S. President George Washington visited, in 1751. He was 19 years old at the time, and with his ailing half-brother, Lawrence Washington. In 2011, the property was designated as a UNESCO protected property within the World Heritage Site of Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison area.

Places to stay in Bridgetown

Banyan Beach House Villa(Opens in a new window)

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Tantalus(Opens in a new window)

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Sandgate(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

A Home Away from Home(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

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