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Aerobus Funchal — Madeira Airport Bus (Route 500 / 500R)
Operator: Horários do Funchal
Route 500 (Airport → Funchal) runs hourly from 08:30 to 22:00. The return 500R (Funchal → Airport) runs hourly from 07:00 to 21:00. Daily, including weekends. Fare: €6,70 adult, €3,30 child (paid in cash on board).
Save the Aerobus timetable offline
No airport Wi-Fi? No problem. The Madeira Bus app stores the full 500 + 500R schedule, every stop, and your return — all offline.
Bus Schedule
First Bus
Last Bus
Weekday
Monday – Friday
07:00
22:00
hourly (every 30-60 min)
Saturday
07:00
22:00
hourly (every 30-60 min)
Sunday & Holidays
07:00
22:00
hourly (reduced mid-day)
Schedule Tip: Download the free Madeira Bus app for the full offline timetable on your phone.
Journey Time
50 min
GIRO Card
€6.70
Cash Fare
€6.70
First Bus
07:00
Tourist Highlights
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Hotel Stop Delivery Stops directly at or near most major hotels in the Funchal Lido and Monumental areas.
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Luggage Friendly Equipped with large onboard storage areas for suitcases and travel gear.
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Fast VR1 Route Uses the highway for a quick 30-50 minute journey depending on your hotel location.
Route Stops (25)
01 - Aeroporto
02 - Boa Nova
03 - Campo da Barca
04 - Mercado
06 - Avenida do Mar
07 - Plaza Madeira
08 - São João
09 - Terminal SAM
10 - Avenida do Infante
11 - Avenida do Infante
12 - Estrada Monumental
13 - Estrada Monumental
14 - Estrada Monumental
15 - Lido
16 - Rua Passos Gouveia
17 - Rua Passos Gouveia
18 - Estrada Monumental
19 - Fórum Madeira
20 - Rua da Ponta da Cruz
21 - Centromar
22 - Rua do Cabrestante
23 - Estrada Monumental
24 - Estrada Monumental
25 - Estrada Monumental
26 - Praia Formosa
Get the offline Aerobus timetable
The Madeira Bus app has the full 500 + 500R timetable offline — works at the airport even when Wi-Fi is patchy. Every stop, exact scheduled times, and the 500R return for your trip back.