Smoking at Funchal Madeira Airport (FNC) 

Airport Rating

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Airport also know as the Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport.

Before and After Security Smoking

Smoking is only permitted in designated areas outside the terminals.

After Security Smoking

July 2025 update from V.Z.: Just wanted to let you know that there is still an open air balcony at the airport behind security where one can smoke whilst looking at the planes coming and going. I’m just departing from there (July 19th, 2025).

FNC smoking area FNC smoking

There is large terrace for smokers after security. Pictured below. Feedback and photos provided by Daniel S. on the 18th June 2017.

 

There is a smoking Lounge after security. Thanx to Laca from Hungry for confirming this.

In the FNC airport after the security check there is a smoking terrace (opened 24/7): Laca 21st April 2017.

Images of Smoke Areas

Smoking Terrace at Funchal Madeira Airport (FNC) 

Further Information

Official Website

About

Funchal Madeira Airport, officially named Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (IATA: FNC), is the main gateway to the Portuguese archipelago of Madeira. Located in Santa Cruz, about 13 km from Funchal, the airport is renowned for its dramatic setting between mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, making landings particularly challenging. Opened in 1964 and formerly known as Santa Catarina Airport, it was renamed in 2017 to honor Madeira-born football legend Cristiano Ronaldo. With modern facilities and a single terminal, it serves millions of passengers annually, connecting Madeira to major European destinations