Madeira Airports See 17.4% Rise in International Traffic in 2025
Airports in Madeira continue to grow, handling nearly 5.7 million passengers in 2025, an increase of 11.8% compared with 2024. International traffic increased by 17.4%.
Airports in Madeira continue to grow, handling nearly 5.7 million passengers in 2025, an increase of 11.8% compared with 2024. International traffic increased by 17.4%.
TAP Air Portugal announced it will raise weekly flights between Porto and Funchal from 14 to 18 starting spring 2026.
Madeira Airport resumed regular flights after two days of severe winds that caused about 200 cancellations, affecting more than 40,000 travelers.
An AirBaltic flight faced extreme difficulty during its descent before making a last-second touchdown at Madeira Airport today.
Strong winds are disrupting Madeira Airport operations, with limited flights expected until at least Sunday afternoon, leaving passengers facing long queues and delays.
Portugal prepares for the nationwide strike as TAP Air Portugal cancels flights, advising travelers to rebook and watch for updates this week.
Madeira Airport has the potential to accommodate more passengers, but future growth does not depend on the size of the terminal.
Growth is in the air! During the celebration of Madeira’s five-million-passenger milestone, President Miguel Albuquerque eyed Miami, calling for stronger US connections and more international flights.
Travelers can now fly directly from Madeira to Hannover every Monday, adding another direct connection to one of Madeira's largest tourism markets. Prices start at €49.99 one-way.
The Latvian airline airBaltic has begun weekly Sunday flights connecting Tallinn and Madeira nonstop, available until 28 March 2026, lasting about six hours.
PLAY Airlines shut down on September 29, 2025, cancelling every flight, including Madeira’s weekly Iceland link, blaming financial issues, falling ticket demand and unresolved labor conflicts.