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Island hopping from Funchal (Madeira)
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€115 per person in flights buys 3 flights through 4 countries with 2 islands, Catania (Sicily) and Malta: out on Thu 29 Oct. Each trip below leaves Funchal (Madeira) between Tue 27 Oct and Wed 25 Nov, stops in 3 to 5 places, and at two or more islands among them. One city per country, 2–4 nights in each, non-stop flights only. The start doesn't count as a stop. Updated every night.
Funchal (Madeira)Katowice3nCatania (Sicily)3nMalta
Two of the three places are islands and Malta is a capital. Typical October and November highs run from 14°C in Katowice to 22°C in Catania (Sicily).
€115per personabout €197 with a cabin bagprices seen up to 6 days ago, may be higher nowSee the flightsHide the flights
Funchal (Madeira)Katowice3nCatania (Sicily)3nMalta
Two of the three places are islands and Malta is a capital. Typical October and November highs run from 14°C in Katowice to 22°C in Catania (Sicily).
Funchal (Madeira)
Portugal, Start, Thu 29 Oct
- a price seen 6 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Katowice
Poland, 3 nights, 29 Oct – 1 Nov
The industrial heart of Upper Silesia, reinvented around a culture zone in a former coal mine, with the Beskid mountains about an hour south for hiking and skiing.
Typical October: highs of 14°C, some rainCatania (Sicily)
Italy, 3 nights, 1–4 Nov
Sicily's east-coast city, built of black lava stone in baroque style below Mount Etna. A lively fish market, good street food and beaches, with trips up the volcano and to Taormina.
Typical November: highs of 22°C, some rainOnly 192 km: compare trains, buses and ferries
Malta
Malta, Last stop, Wed 4 Nov
A small island nation in the middle of the Mediterranean, with the fortified capital Valletta, prehistoric temples, swimming coves and the medieval town of Mdina.
Typical November: highs of 21°C, wet
Funchal (Madeira)London2nBarcelona4nMalta2nCatania (Sicily)
Two of the four places are islands and two are capitals. It gets warmer as it goes: typical November highs rise from 12°C in London to 22°C in Catania (Sicily).
€121per personabout €215 with a cabin bag. We count €35 for the bag on 1 flight; check the airline's price.prices seen up to 5 days ago, may be higher nowSee the flightsHide the flights
Funchal (Madeira)London2nBarcelona4nMalta2nCatania (Sicily)
Two of the four places are islands and two are capitals. It gets warmer as it goes: typical November highs rise from 12°C in London to 22°C in Catania (Sicily).
Funchal (Madeira)
Portugal, Start, Fri 13 Nov
- FNC→LGW Fri 13 NovInto London Gatwick Airport. Jet2.com, about 4 hours, cabin bag usually included€56seen 2 days ago Check price
- you leave London from a different airport (LTN, London Luton Airport)
London
United Kingdom, 2 nights, 13–15 Nov
Britain's capital on the Thames, with free national museums, royal palaces, the Tower, West End theatres, big parks and food from every corner of the world.
Typical November: highs of 12°C, some rain- London Luton Airport is 45 km from London · Far airports compared
Barcelona
Spain, 4 nights, 15–19 Nov
Catalonia's capital on the Mediterranean, known for Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Park Güell, the Gothic Quarter, city beaches and late dinners.
Typical November: highs of 18°C, some rain- a price seen 5 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Malta
Malta, 2 nights, 19–21 Nov
A small island nation in the middle of the Mediterranean, with the fortified capital Valletta, prehistoric temples, swimming coves and the medieval town of Mdina.
Typical November: highs of 21°C, wet- a price seen 3 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Only 192 km: compare trains, buses and ferries
Catania (Sicily)
Italy, Last stop, Sat 21 Nov
Sicily's east-coast city, built of black lava stone in baroque style below Mount Etna. A lively fish market, good street food and beaches, with trips up the volcano and to Taormina.
Typical November: highs of 22°C, some rain
Funchal (Madeira)Brussels3nBudapest4nMalta4nCatania (Sicily)
Three of the four places are capitals and three have old towns. Typical November highs run from 9°C in Budapest to 22°C in Catania (Sicily).
€129per personabout €235 with a cabin bagprices seen up to 7 days ago, may be higher nowSee the flightsHide the flights
Funchal (Madeira)Brussels3nBudapest4nMalta4nCatania (Sicily)
Three of the four places are capitals and three have old towns. Typical November highs run from 9°C in Budapest to 22°C in Catania (Sicily).
Funchal (Madeira)
Portugal, Start, Fri 13 Nov
- Charleroi Brussels South Airport is about 55 km by road from Brussels · Far airports compared
- a price seen 3 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Brussels
Belgium, 3 nights, 13–16 Nov
Belgium's capital and seat of the EU, with the ornate Grand-Place, comic-strip murals, Art Nouveau houses, and beer, waffles and chocolate everywhere.
Typical November: highs of 10°C, some rain- Charleroi Brussels South Airport is about 55 km by road from Brussels · Far airports compared
- a price seen 7 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Budapest
Hungary, 4 nights, 16–20 Nov
Hungary's capital, split by the Danube between hilly Buda and flat Pest, with thermal baths, a grand parliament, ruin bars and a castle district.
Typical November: highs of 9°C, some rain- a price seen 7 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Malta
Malta, 4 nights, 20–24 Nov
A small island nation in the middle of the Mediterranean, with the fortified capital Valletta, prehistoric temples, swimming coves and the medieval town of Mdina.
Typical November: highs of 21°C, wetOnly 192 km: compare trains, buses and ferries
Catania (Sicily)
Italy, Last stop, Tue 24 Nov
Sicily's east-coast city, built of black lava stone in baroque style below Mount Etna. A lively fish market, good street food and beaches, with trips up the volcano and to Taormina.
Typical November: highs of 22°C, some rain
Funchal (Madeira)Milan2nMalta2nTirana2nLondon2nPalma (Majorca)
Three of the five places are capitals and two are islands. Typical November highs run from 12°C in Milan to 21°C in Malta.
€132per personabout €252 with a cabin bagprices seen up to 4 days ago, may be higher nowSee the flightsHide the flights
Funchal (Madeira)Milan2nMalta2nTirana2nLondon2nPalma (Majorca)
Three of the five places are capitals and two are islands. Typical November highs run from 12°C in Milan to 21°C in Malta.
Funchal (Madeira)
Portugal, Start, Thu 5 Nov
- FNC→MXP Thu 5 NovInto Milano Malpensa Airport. Ryanair, about 3½ hours, cabin bag about €24€53seen yesterday Check price
- you leave Milan from a different airport (BGY, Orio al Serio International Airport)
Milan
Italy, 2 nights, 5–7 Nov
Italy's fashion and business capital, with a white Gothic cathedral, Leonardo's Last Supper, La Scala opera house and aperitivo in the Navigli canal district.
Typical November: highs of 12°C, wet- Orio al Serio International Airport is 46 km from Milan · Far airports compared
- a price seen 4 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Malta
Malta, 2 nights, 7–9 Nov
A small island nation in the middle of the Mediterranean, with the fortified capital Valletta, prehistoric temples, swimming coves and the medieval town of Mdina.
Typical November: highs of 21°C, wetTirana
Albania, 2 nights, 9–11 Nov
Albania's capital, a city of painted blocks, cafés and Communist-era bunkers turned museums, with a cable car up Mount Dajti just outside town.
Typical November: highs of 18°C, wet- Stansted Airport is 50 km from London · Far airports compared
- a price seen 3 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
London
United Kingdom, 2 nights, 11–13 Nov
Britain's capital on the Thames, with free national museums, royal palaces, the Tower, West End theatres, big parks and food from every corner of the world.
Typical November: highs of 12°C, some rain- Stansted Airport is 50 km from London · Far airports compared
Palma (Majorca)
Spain, Last stop, Fri 13 Nov
Majorca's capital, with a Gothic cathedral over the bay, an old town of courtyards and tapas bars, city beaches and the Tramuntana mountains a short drive away.
Typical November: highs of 20°C, some rain
Funchal (Madeira)Brussels2nPalermo (Sicily)2nBarcelona2nMalta
All four places have old towns. It gets warmer as it goes: typical November highs rise from 10°C in Brussels to 21°C in Malta.
€133per personabout €240 with a cabin bag. We count €35 for the bag on 1 flight; check the airline's price.prices seen up to 5 days ago, may be higher nowSee the flightsHide the flights
Funchal (Madeira)Brussels2nPalermo (Sicily)2nBarcelona2nMalta
All four places have old towns. It gets warmer as it goes: typical November highs rise from 10°C in Brussels to 21°C in Malta.
Funchal (Madeira)
Portugal, Start, Fri 13 Nov
- Charleroi Brussels South Airport is about 55 km by road from Brussels · Far airports compared
- a price seen 3 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Brussels
Belgium, 2 nights, 13–15 Nov
Belgium's capital and seat of the EU, with the ornate Grand-Place, comic-strip murals, Art Nouveau houses, and beer, waffles and chocolate everywhere.
Typical November: highs of 10°C, some rain- Charleroi Brussels South Airport is about 55 km by road from Brussels · Far airports compared
Palermo (Sicily)
Italy, 2 nights, 15–17 Nov
Sicily's capital, a mix of Arab, Norman and baroque buildings, with loud street markets and some of Italy's best street food. The sandy beach at Mondello is within the city limits.
Typical November: highs of 20°C, wet- a price seen 3 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Barcelona
Spain, 2 nights, 17–19 Nov
Catalonia's capital on the Mediterranean, known for Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Park Güell, the Gothic Quarter, city beaches and late dinners.
Typical November: highs of 18°C, some rain- a price seen 5 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Malta
Malta, Last stop, Thu 19 Nov
A small island nation in the middle of the Mediterranean, with the fortified capital Valletta, prehistoric temples, swimming coves and the medieval town of Mdina.
Typical November: highs of 21°C, wet
Funchal (Madeira)Berlin2nBudapest2nPaphos4nRome4nMalta
Four of the five places are capitals and three have old towns. Typical November highs run from 8°C in Berlin to 23°C in Paphos.
€137per personabout €268 with a cabin bagprices seen up to 3 days ago, may be higher nowSee the flightsHide the flights
Funchal (Madeira)Berlin2nBudapest2nPaphos4nRome4nMalta
Four of the five places are capitals and three have old towns. Typical November highs run from 8°C in Berlin to 23°C in Paphos.
Funchal (Madeira)
Portugal, Start, Thu 5 Nov
Berlin
Germany, 2 nights, 5–7 Nov
Germany's capital, with Museum Island, the remains of the Wall, wide parks, lakes to swim in on its edges and a famously late-running club scene.
Typical November: highs of 8°C, some rainBudapest
Hungary, 2 nights, 7–9 Nov
Hungary's capital, split by the Danube between hilly Buda and flat Pest, with thermal baths, a grand parliament, ruin bars and a castle district.
Typical November: highs of 9°C, some rainPaphos
Cyprus, 4 nights, 9–13 Nov
A Cypriot resort town on the west coast, with Roman floor mosaics and the Tombs of the Kings in its archaeological park, a harbour fort and beaches. The Troodos hills are within reach.
Typical November: highs of 23°C, some rain- PFO→FCO Fri 13 NovInto Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Malta Air, about 3½ hours, cabin bag about €24€26 Check price
- a price seen 3 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Rome
Italy, 4 nights, 13–17 Nov
Italy's capital, with the Colosseum, the Forum, the Pantheon, the Vatican museums, baroque piazzas and trattorias serving carbonara and cacio e pepe.
Typical November: highs of 17°C, wet- FCO→MLA Tue 17 NovFrom Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Ryanair, about 1½ hours, cabin bag about €24€18 Check price
- a price seen 3 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Malta
Malta, Last stop, Tue 17 Nov
A small island nation in the middle of the Mediterranean, with the fortified capital Valletta, prehistoric temples, swimming coves and the medieval town of Mdina.
Typical November: highs of 21°C, wet
Non-stop from Funchal (Madeira) to islands
The cheapest one-way fare we've seen on each in the next 30 days, per person, and the typical daytime high there in November. A linked name has its own page of trips.
- Porto SantoPortugal€48 · highs of 21°C
- Ponta Delgada (São Miguel)Portugal€63 · highs of 20°C
- TenerifeSpain€117 · highs of 25°C
- Las Palmas (Gran Canaria)Spain€147 · highs of 24°C
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Trips from Barcelona, Berlin, Brussels, Budapest, Catania (Sicily), Katowice, London, Malta, Milan, Palermo (Sicily), Palma (Majorca), Paphos, Rome, Tirana. Trips through Albania, Belgium, Cyprus, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Poland, Spain, United Kingdom.