Madeira is served by Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC), located near Santa Cruz on the island’s southeast coast. The airport offers regular direct flights from several European countries, including Portugal (Lisbon and Porto run multiple flights per day), United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland and Nordic countries (varies by season).

Travelers coming from outside Europe typically connect through major hubs such as Lisbon, Porto, Madrid, Frankfurt, Paris, or London, depending on the airline.