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There are 4 ways to get from Livingstone to Funchal by plane, bus, or car ferry

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Fly Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport to Madeira Airport
best
1. Fly from Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) to Madeira Airport (FNC)LVI - FNC
24h 9m
€563–1,416
Fly Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport to Porto Santo Airport, car ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) to Porto Santo Airport (PXO)LVI - PXO
2. Take the car ferry from Porto Santo to Funchal
2d 7h
€394–1,603
Fly Victoria Falls Airport to Madeira Airport
1. Fly from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) to Madeira Airport (FNC)VFA - FNC
22h 43m
€400–1,415
Bus to Katima Mulilo Airport, fly to Madeira Airport
1. Take the bus from Livingstone to Katima Mulilo
2. Fly from Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) to Madeira Airport (FNC)MPA - FNC
2d 4h
€482–938

Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) to Madeira Airport (FNC) flights

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€474Cheapest Price

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Distance: 7,235.3 km
Duration: 24h 9m

What companies run services between Livingstone, Zambia and Funchal, Portugal?

Airlink, Swiss, and four other airlines fly from Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) to Madeira Airport (FNC) 4 times a week.

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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 do Forte do Pico(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Castanheiro Boutique Hotel(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

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

9.2Superb

OurMadeira - Villa Luzia, luxury(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

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