Madeira Airport Lounges
Madeira Airport · Funchal, Portugal
Madeira Airport (FNC) in Funchal keeps things simple with a single common-use lounge: the ANA Airport Lounge, airside on the upper level past security. It serves premium-cabin passengers and eligible oneworld and Star Alliance status holders, and also sells pay-per-visit entry, so most travellers can get in regardless of airline.
Content updated June 24, 2026
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Last updated June 24, 2026
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ANA Airport Lounge
The ANA Airport Lounge is the only lounge at Madeira Airport, so it's the pick by default — and a flexible one. It sits airside on the upper level after security, welcomes oneworld and Star Alliance premium and status passengers, and sells walk-in entry, so you can get in with status, a business-class ticket or simply by paying for the day.
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The ANA Airport Lounge is the only lounge at Madeira Airport, sitting airside on the upper level of the departures area after security, next to Starbucks. It's a common-use contract lounge…
Madeira Airport lounges by terminal.
Main Terminal
Madeira Airport runs from a single passenger terminal, and its one lounge sits airside on the upper level after the security check, next to Starbucks in the departures area. The ANA Airport Lounge is a common-use contract lounge: it serves premium-cabin and eligible status passengers across alliances and also sells pay-per-visit entry, so you don't need a specific airline to use it.
- —A single airside lounge serves the whole terminal
- —Located on the upper level after security, by Starbucks
- —Open to oneworld and Star Alliance premium and status passengers
- —Also sells walk-in day-pass entry for everyone else
How to get into lounges at FNC.
Madeira Airport has one lounge, and it's reachable several ways. A business-class ticket on an eligible airline gets you in, as does oneworld Sapphire or Star Alliance Gold status. If you don't have either, the lounge sells a pay-per-visit day pass, so you can simply buy entry for the day. It sits airside, so clear security before you head up.
Airline & alliance status
The ANA Airport Lounge admits oneworld Sapphire and Star Alliance Gold members travelling on an eligible flight. As a common-use lounge it serves passengers across both alliances rather than a single carrier — check your tier and airline before you go up.
oneworld
Star AllianceBusiness class ticket
A business-class ticket on an eligible oneworld or Star Alliance airline flying out of Funchal gets you into the lounge directly, with no membership needed — the simplest route if you're already flying premium.
oneworldStar AllianceWalk-in day pass
If you don't have status or a premium ticket, the ANA Airport Lounge sells pay-per-visit entry, so you can buy a day pass and use it for your visit. Booking ahead through the airport's lounge store is the safest way to secure a spot at busy times.
Know before you go.
One lounge, airside
- —Madeira Airport has a single lounge, and it's airside on the upper level — clear security before heading up to it.
- —Look for it on the upper level of the departures area, next to the Starbucks.
- —Because it's the only lounge, plan to arrive when it opens if you want a relaxed seat before a busy departure.
How to get in
- —Flying business class on an eligible oneworld or Star Alliance airline gets you in with no membership.
- —oneworld Sapphire and Star Alliance Gold status also open the door on an eligible flight.
- —No status or premium ticket? The lounge sells a pay-per-visit day pass, so you can simply buy entry.
It's a small lounge
- —The ANA Airport Lounge is compact and can fill up around peak departure waves, so it pays to arrive early.
- —Expect light bites and drinks rather than a large hot buffet — useful before a flight, but plan a proper meal elsewhere if you're hungry.
- —Booking your visit ahead through the airport lounge store helps guarantee a spot when it's busy.
Make the most of Madeira
- —Seats with runway and apron views are worth grabbing — Funchal's clifftop runway is a notable plane-spotting backdrop.
- —The lounge stocks Portuguese products, so it's a good chance to try a local wine before you fly.
- —Free Wi-Fi and charging make it a comfortable place to settle and work while you wait.
Frequently asked, frequently answered.
We track one lounge at Madeira Airport (FNC) in Funchal: the ANA Airport Lounge, located airside on the upper level after security. It's a common-use lounge serving premium-cabin and eligible status passengers across alliances, and it also sells pay-per-visit entry.
The ANA Airport Lounge is airside, on the upper level of the departures area after the security check, next to the Starbucks. Clear security first, then head up to reach it.
Yes. The ANA Airport Lounge sells a pay-per-visit day pass, so you can buy entry for your visit even without oneworld or Star Alliance status. Booking ahead through the airport's lounge store helps secure a spot at busy times.
Yes. As a common-use lounge it admits oneworld Sapphire and Star Alliance Gold members travelling on an eligible flight, alongside business-class passengers on eligible airlines. Check your tier and airline before you visit.
Priority Pass is not a confirmed access route at the ANA Airport Lounge. The reliable ways in are an eligible business-class ticket, oneworld Sapphire or Star Alliance Gold status, or a pay-per-visit day pass. Check the lounge's current terms before relying on any membership.
After security. The ANA Airport Lounge is airside, on the upper level of the departures area, so you'll clear the security check before heading up to it.
Expect complimentary light bites and snacks plus soft and alcoholic drinks rather than a large hot buffet. The lounge also stocks Portuguese products, so it's a chance to try a local wine before your flight.
It's a comfortable spot for light work before a flight, with free Wi-Fi and charging available. It's a compact lounge rather than a dedicated business space, so it can get busy at peak departure times.