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How to get fromMadeira to South Americaby plane or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Madeira to South America by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Tarija, drive

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    1. Fly from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane FNC - TJA
    2. Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar car
    41h 21m
    $622–1,807

  2. Fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane FNC - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    32h 51m
    $527–1,637

  3. Fly to Bonito Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Bonito Airport (BYO)plane plane FNC - BYO
    2. Drive from Bonito Airport (BYO) to South Americacar car
    42h 24m
    $727–2,187

  4. Fly to Alcantari Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Alcantari Airport (SRE)plane plane FNC - SRE
    2. Drive from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to South Americacar car
    42h 17m
    $607–1,767

Madeira Airport (FNC) to Tarija (TJA) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration30h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$569Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Madeira to South America.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 8,426.5 km
  • Duration: 41h 21m

What companies run services between Madeira, Portugal and South America?

There is no direct connection from Madeira to South America. However, you can take the line 702 bus to Funchal Airport, walk to Madeira Airport (FNC) airport, fly to Tarija (TJA), then drive to South America. Alternatively, you can take the line 702 bus to Funchal Airport, walk to Madeira Airport (FNC) airport, fly to Bonito Airport (BYO), then drive to South America.

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