Paris in September means the metro gets stuffier and the terraces start clearing out. Madeira, meanwhile, is still sitting at 25°C with the Atlantic doing its thing. A non-stop Ryanair return will get you there for €63.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Paris, France
- To: Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
- Airline: Ryanair
- Stops: Non-stop
- Price: €63–€78 return
- When: September to November 2026
Example dates:
05/09/2026 - 23/09/2026
19/09/2026 - 23/09/2026
09/10/2026 - 18/10/2026
11/10/2026 - 18/10/2026
03/11/2026 - 10/11/2026
💰 How far does your money go?
A three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant runs about €50, roughly what you'd pay for two mains alone in central Paris. A domestic Coral beer costs around €2.50, less than half a demi at most Parisian terraces. A basic lunch menu with a drink and dessert can still be found for under €10 outside the tourist strip.
☀️ The Weather
Funchal holds onto summer far longer than most of Europe. September highs sit around 26°C, October settles at 23°C, and by November you're still looking at 21°C by day with mild nights around 15°C. Plenty warm enough for the coastal promenade and a swim in the Atlantic while Paris reaches for a coat.
🏨 Where to Stay
Three ways to base yourself in Funchal.
Vila Ramos Hotel — 8.0/10 · From €70/night Simple, central and a short walk from the old town, for travellers who'd rather spend on levada walks than the room.
Castanheiro Boutique Hotel — 8.6/10 · From €140/night A rooftop pool with sea views, right in the heart of Funchal's historic centre.
Reid's Palace — 9.2/10 · From €350/night Madeira's most famous clifftop hotel, for the trip where budget stops being the point.
🎯 What to Do
Funchal runs on cliffs, gardens and Madeira wine.
Cabo Girão Skywalk — A glass platform 580 metres above the ocean, one of Europe's highest sea cliffs and the "only here" moment of the trip.
Monte Palace Tropical Gardens — Koi ponds, Japanese pagodas and the famous wicker toboggan ride back down into town.
Old Town and Mercado dos Lavradores — Painted doors on Rua de Santa Maria, then fresh fish and flowers at the market.
Levada walk — Madeira's old irrigation channels turned into some of Europe's best coastal and forest hiking trails.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Madeira is also a base for exploring the wider archipelago.
Porto Santo — A 9km golden sand beach, reachable by a 15-minute flight or a 2h15 ferry from Funchal.
Desertas Islands — A boat trip out to see monk seals and dolphins in one of Portugal's least-visited nature reserves.
Ponta de São Lourenço — Madeira's driest, most dramatic coastline, a clifftop hike about an hour east of Funchal.
At €63 non-stop, this is one of the cheapest ways out of a Paris autumn. Dates like these don't sit around long.
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