Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Machico travel guide

Machico Tourism | Machico Guide

You're Going to Love Machico

With a population of 12.567, Machico is a must-see destination in Madeira, Portugal. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Machico to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Machico

Machico in October
Estimated hotel price
AED 387
1 night at 3-star hotel
Machico in October
Estimated hotel price
AED 387
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Machico in August, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °C, with an average temperature of 16 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 110 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Machico, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Machico

Plane

When flying to Machico, you’ll arrive at Madeira Airport (FNC), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Machico from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 16h 50m.

Plane

When flying to Machico, you’ll arrive at Madeira Airport (FNC), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Machico from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 16h 50m.

Airports near Machico

PXOPorto Santo
FNCFunchal Madeira

Airlines serving Machico

Lufthansa
Good (7,030 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,813 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,204 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,925 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,049 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
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Where to stay in Machico

Average rates range from around AED 417 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 666 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Machico

Hiring a car in Machico

Expect to pay AED 6.69 per litre in Machico (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 80.22 and AED 106.95. The most frequently booked car type in Machico is Premium (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.69 per litre in Machico (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 80.22 and AED 106.95. The most frequently booked car type in Machico is Premium (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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