travelling to Madeira


Getting to Madeira
Funchal Airport (IATA: FNC) is in nearby Santa Cruz, sometimes known as Madeira international/Santa Catarina/Funchal. It is served by many airlines including Lufthansa, TAP, EasyJet, Air Berlin, Sata, and more. Once famous for its hair-raisingly short runway ending at a cliff over the Atlantic Ocean, the airport has been expanded to handle all sizes of aircraft.


Entering Portugal
To get into Portugal you may need a passport or a visa, depending on the country you live in and the reason why you are visiting Portugal (tourism, work or study purposes). Citizens from the European Union don't need a visa for entering Portugal. Portugal is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement.
If you are unsure about any matter concerning your travel documents, please contact your travel agent or Portuguese Embassy/Consulate based in your hometown.


From the Airport to Workshop venue
Personal Transfer Service: We are negotiating an agreement in order to obtain a special offer for the attendants.

Taxi: There is one taxi stand at Madeira Airport, at arrivals, on level 0. Taxis that take you from Madeira Airport to any destination on the island will always work with a meter. The fare on the taxi meter should have an initial read of € 3,95 during the week. For the transportation of luggage or animals will be charged an extra of € 1,50. Before taking a taxi, ask about the fare.
The taxi service from the airport to the venue cost about € 80 (luggage transportation not included). All taxi services charge an additional 20% on weekdays between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. on the following day, and throughout the day on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Note: These charges may be changed at any time and are of the exclusive responsibility of AITRAM - Taxi. If you are still in doubt, please contact (+351) 291 765 760 or go to AITRAM - Taxi website.