We went last year, I never noticed the landing, it was all smooth, so don't worry about it.If you can, join a tour of the mountainous interior of the island, it's marvellous.DH is hankering to go again this Spring.
We were there last spring and the landing was fine. You'll have a great time as it's such a lovely place. Try to go to the indoor market in Funchal. Amazing flowers and plants.
Madeira airport used to have a very short runway which involved very sharp braking! But, it has now been lengthened, we were there last February and it is just like landing anywhere else. Relax! You will love Madeira.
I need a bit of help please! We have booked a holiday in Madeira for next year. We have heard only good things about it and are excited to be going. However, I was telling someone at the weekend and she asked if I was a nervous flyer (which I am a bit but one of our party is extremely nervous about flying). Anyway, this person said that landing in Madeira is very scary She didn't elaborate but I have since Googled it (big mistake) and Madeira airport is listed in the top 10 scariest places to land. Can anyone reassure me please?