Aerobus Funchal — Madeira Airport Bus (Route 500 / 500R)
Bus route 500 · Operator: Horários do Funchal
Route 500 runs from Madeira Airport to Praia Formosa, with departures from 08:30 to 22:00. Return services leave Praia Formosa from 07:00 to 21:00. Departure gaps vary by day and time; check the official timetable. Fare: €6,70 adult, €3,30 child on board (cash only), or €5,55 / €2,75 with a pre-purchased GIRO ticket.
Save the Aerobus timetable offline
No airport Wi-Fi? No problem. The Madeira Bus app stores the full 500 + 500R schedule, every stop, and your return — all offline.
At a glance
- First bus
- 08:30 · Madeira Airport07:00 · Praia Formosa
- Last bus
- 22:00 · Madeira Airport21:00 · Praia Formosa
- Fare (full route)
- €6,70 on board€5,55 pre-purchased
- Journey time
- 50 min
- Stops
- 25
- Operator
- Horários do Funchal
Official 2026 tariff (Portaria n.º 128/2026).
Heading back later? The last bus leaves at 22:00 (Madeira Airport) · 21:00 (Praia Formosa). Double-check the timetable in the Madeira Bus app before you head out: App Store · Google Play
Bus Schedule
Tourist Highlights
Official SIGA stop numbers are shown. Stop 05 is disabled, so the operational sequence continues from 04 to 06. Arrival estimates between published timing points are not shown.
Route Stops (25)
Quick answers
Where does bus 500 go?
Route 500 runs between Madeira Airport and Praia Formosa.
How much does bus 500 cost?
The Aerobus costs €6,70 paid on board, or €5,55 with a pre-purchased GIRO ticket (official 2026 tariff). GIRO card & fares guide
When is the first and last bus 500?
First departures: 08:30 from Madeira Airport, 07:00 from Praia Formosa. Last departures: 22:00 from Madeira Airport, 21:00 from Praia Formosa. Departure gaps vary by day and time — check the official timetable before you travel.
Where can I check the official bus 500 timetable?
SIGA, the regional transport authority, publishes the official timetable — use the timetable links on this page. The Madeira Bus app also stores full timetables offline.
Plan the rest of your trip
Get the offline Aerobus timetable
The Madeira Bus app has the full 500 + 500R timetable offline — works at the airport even when Wi-Fi is patchy. Every stop, exact scheduled times, and the 500R return for your trip back.