Madeira Airport Cancels 200 Flights, 40,000 Travelers Stranded
Madeira Airport resumed regular flights after two days of severe winds that caused about 200 cancellations, affecting more than 40,000 travelers.
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AirBaltic Flight Struggles to Land at Madeira Airport
An AirBaltic flight faced extreme difficulty during its descent before making a last-second touchdown at Madeira Airport today.
Strong Winds Disrupt Madeira Airport Through Sunday
Strong winds are disrupting Madeira Airport operations, with limited flights expected until at least Sunday afternoon, leaving passengers facing long queues and delays.
TAP Cancels Flights on Day of General Strike
Portugal prepares for the nationwide strike as TAP Air Portugal cancels flights, advising travelers to rebook and watch for updates this week.
Why Airport Growth Depends on Factors Outside the Terminal
Madeira Airport has the potential to accommodate more passengers, but future growth does not depend on the size of the terminal.
Albuquerque Eyes Miami: Madeira Seeks Growth in US Travel
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.
Eurowings Launches Direct Flights Between Madeira and Hannover
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.
AirBaltic Launches First Direct Flights from Tallinn to Madeira
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 Ceases Operations, Direct Route to Madeira Stopped
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.
Madeira Named Europe’s Scariest Airport
Madeira’s Cristiano Ronaldo Airport was rated Europe’s most frightening by AirAdvisor, scoring 88/100. Short runways, crosswinds, and mountain terrain increase passenger stress, though flights are safe!
Ryanair Stations a Third Aircraft in Madeira This Winter
Ryanair strengthens Madeira operations this winter by stationing a third aircraft in Funchal (FNC) and adding a new route, part of 171 routes across Portugal.
