A group trip to Madeira, Portugal
A walking island. Green all year, dramatic, and not really about the beach at all. Best months for a group: May, June and November. Our estimate for three nights in June is about £348 each from London, flights plus a share of the bed.
When to go
Madeira is in season for a group in May, June and November, the months we would pick first. Average daytime highs are 23°C in May, 24°C in June and 23°C in November. Outside those months it can still work, it is simply what our catalogue rates highest for a trip with friends.
What it costs from five cities
Our estimate for one person in a group of four sharing one place for three nights in June, in pounds. Every figure here is an estimate from the same pricing annamo uses on the shortlist. Before anyone books, annamo checks real fares for your own dates from every home city.
| From | Total | Flight, return | Bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | About £348 each | Flight £158, usually £105 to £235 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed and a share of a hire car £190 |
| Paris | About £307 each | Flight £117, usually £75 to £175 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed and a share of a hire car £190 |
| Barcelona | About £348 each | Flight £158, usually £120 to £205 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed and a share of a hire car £190 |
| Milan | About £339 each | Flight £149, usually £110 to £200 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed and a share of a hire car £190 |
| Amsterdam | About £383 each | Flight £193, usually £125 to £290 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed and a share of a hire car £190 |
Our estimate Flights from our flight model, fitted on 6,159 real fares up to 4 October 2026, and where a row says so, real prices on that route in other months, moved to June for the season, from fares seen in the 120 days up to 8 October 2026. The usual range is where two real fares in three land: 70 to 145 per cent of the model figure, or the spread of real fares on the route where we have them. Beds from our bed model for the price level of the place. Not a quote.
What Madeira is good for
- Adventure: excellent (5 out of 5)
- Nature: excellent (5 out of 5)
- City life: good (3 out of 5)
- Food: good (3 out of 5)
Things people go for:
- Levada trails
- Cliff walks
- Mild winters
Who it suits
- Active groups who want walks, hikes or time on the water
Getting there
The airport is FNC. Funchal is half an hour by bus. The walks start further out and need a car.
FAQ
How much does a group trip to Madeira cost?
Our estimate is about £348 each from London for three nights in June, flights plus a share of one place for a group of four. It is an estimate, not a quote, so check real prices before anyone books.
When is the best time to go to Madeira with friends?
May, June and November suit a group best by our reckoning, with average daytime highs of 23°C in May, 24°C in June and 23°C in November.
How do you get from the airport to Madeira?
Funchal is half an hour by bus. The walks start further out and need a car.