There are four alternatives:
Private Transfer – Recommended by us is a professional and extremely helpful transfer company which charges under €30, one way, for up to 4 guests (an out-of-hours extra fee may apply).
You book and pay directly to the company. www.danielmadeirataxis.com
The Aero-bus offers a frequent express bus service between the airport and Funchal. Prices (as of August 2020) are €5 per adult and €2,50 for children.
For more information, please see:
www.sam.pt/en/aerobus-information.html
Car Hire - The major car hire companies are represented at the airport: Avis, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, among others. The drive to the apartment is approximately 25 minutes.
For more information, please check at www.aeroportomadeira.pt/en/fnc/access-parking/for-your-full-comfort/car-rental
Taxi - The airport taxi rank is located outside arrivals. Just look for the yellow cars with blue stripes and a 'TAXI' sign on top. Prices are around € 25/30 one-way plus extra for luggage.
For more information, please check at www.aeroportomadeira.pt/en/fnc/access-parking/getting-to-and-from-the-airport/public-transportation