FIND OUT WHICH CONTAMINATED COUNTRIES CANNOT TRAVEL TO MADEIRA

Tobi Hughes·
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Albuquerque announced the closure of the Madeiran airport for all passengers coming from contaminated countries.

He specifically announced the closure of borders to countries such as Denmark, Spain, Germany, Switzerland and France. Italy, which is already in quarantine, is the most affected on the European continent, but Sweden, Holland, Norway and Belgium are also among the most affected by the new coronavirus.

Albuquerque explains the closure of the airport as it is an “emergency situation”.

Very strange not to see the UK on this list.

So that’s another holiday posponed I think for me, something to look forward to at another time. ???

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53 Responses

  2. Very surprised the UK isn’t on the list, especially as they aren’t seeming to do much to stop the spread

    1. Same is with USA, they locked out every country except for UK, but that may be because London is one of the most important airports in the world and they simply cannot afford to lock it down

      1. Not every country , read the list given by the administration , and do not make things worst than it already is

  3. Tobi… the world is telling you that your destination for ever is to remain in Madeira, burn your passport now…!!!

  4. So sorry for your holiday again Tobi. We are due to come out in 3 weeks but can’t imagine UK will stay off the list.

  5. I’m very surprised we are not on the list. I’m sure we will have to be at some point.

  7. Tobi So sorry to hear about your holiday ,hope you get there soon you deserve it. (Friday 13) but thank you for all your updates

  8. Sorry for you Tobi, you will travel another day. Amazed that UK is not on the banned list.

  9. We are booked to fly out to the Island on 23rd March. Can’t see it happening somehow……..how long before the UK is added to the list I wonder?

  10. Curious why UK not on the list. There are not a lot of cases here in Bonnie Scotland.

  12. Tobi Your health and Madeira people comes first. Holidays they be other days. Like other readers why not UK on the list it surly rise like other countries

    1. We are due to fly 23rd March from Manchester with jet 2,at the pestana grand, have to bob over to their web page now..

  13. Please, UK as well. My daughter and son in law are both self quarantining in London with coughs and temperatures. I don’t imagine they are the only ones!

  15. Mats He specifically announced the closure of borders to countries such as Denmark, Spain, Germany, Switzerland and France. Italy, which is already in quarantine, is the most affected on the European continent, but Sweden, Holland, Norway and Belgium are also among the most affected by the new coronavirus.

    Albuquerque explains the closure of the airport as it is an “emergency situation”.

  16. Sad to know my 48th trip to the Island in my heart has to be postponed. But now its important that the whole world stand together to fight this virus.
    The dicission to close the airprt is correct. Here Norway is almost closed down now, the next will probably be the airport.
    I will be back for many more times to see my friends and family in Madeira when the world comes back to normal. All the best for all of you.
    Brit from Norway

  17. You are doing an amazing job Tobi. If there is anyway we can help let us know. Your vacation is going to be amazing (whenever it happens).

  18. We are so far coming out on the 21st next Saturday from Newcastle. God I hope they dont put us on the list I need s holiday.

  20. Ok but what about people on holiday here who have booked a return flight from Maderia to the European countries on no flights.. help could we be stuck here.

  21. Due to fly back to the UK on Monday but worried now seems difficult to find information Whilst I realise UK is not currently on the list cannot believe that won’t change

      1. I have had an email from jet2 they have cancelled my flight on the 10th April from Manchester UK, I was going for a week I am absolutely gutted.
        Not sure if you have any advise.
        I was thinking of keeping my apartments booked as normal as we have 48 hours free cancellation just in case we could book again. What do you think? We still have 4 weeks.

        1. You could wait and see if you can get a flight with easyjet, but if they extend the quarantine beyong march 31st then there is no point.

  22. Surely holidaymakers must be allowed to return to their own countries without restrictions. This will lost certainly cause some disruption to anyone wishing to holiday in Madeira and will have a serious impact on their economy due to the decline in tourism to the island.

  23. Surely holidaymakers must be allowed to return to their own countries without restrictions. This will most certainly cause some disruption to anyone wishing to holiday in Madeira and will have a serious impact on their economy due to the decline in tourism to the island.

  24. We are booked on a flight back to the uk on Monday. Reading this thread is it safe to assume we will be okay to get back ?

  25. As long as you all are kept safe that is the main thing.We are due out 10 May so will have to wait.The poncho will still be there.Good luck.Helen

  26. Oh dear. . It’s just a nightmare…
    A friend and I we were going to Madeira next month but not now.. But
    Health comes first…….. X ?? ?????

  27. ….will people not fly from the listed countries to one not listed to come over ?? Just wondering, not worried yet.
    Hope everyone gets to where they need to be safety Xx

  28. Hi Tobi, we’re due to fly out from the UK on the 6th April ?, thanks for the update. I’ll keep watching ?

  30. We usually have two weeks break January / February, We are due in Madeira for our wedding anniversary in the middle of June for a week, I think that is now be doubtful. Might have to wait until September.

  32. Jet2 just cancelled all flights to Spain including Canary Islands. Not sure what that means for people already in those destinations to get home.

    1. They will probably do the same as easy jet they have put on rescue flights

  33. We are due to fly from the UK to Madeira on Monday staying at the Pestana for a week. Undecided what to do. Don’t want to get stranded if the UK does go on the banned list. Are there any signs that that the UK might get added, or have the authorities suggested a timescale for reviewing their decision? Also, are most cafes bars and eating places still open. Any feedback or advice that might help us reach a decision would be much appreciated. Thanks.

    1. I’m in the UK was flying out on the 10th April
      I got an email this evening that my flight has been cancelled. It was jet2.
      Absolutely gutted.

  34. We are expecting visitors today from Newcastle arriving 13:35, just checked the Airport website and flights have already arrived today from Zurich, Hamburg and Copenhagen and more flights due this afternoon from various cities in Germany, also Stockholm so wonder what day they are going to implement the ban.

  35. Due to fly to Madeira on 23rd March. Does anyone think this will still go ahead? And if so coming back to UK the following Monday.

  36. We will be flying out on the 10th April from Manchester and I’m so looking forward to my week long visit ???????

  37. We are flying to Madeira from Gothenburg Sweden on Tuesday morning. Do you think that will be possible??

  38. Flying out on 20th April first holiday in four years O please let this nightmare end hope we can still go ?

  39. Apparently the only flights in to Madeira are ones to pick up passengers. All other passenger flights have been cancelled even from the UK. Just learned this from the TUI rep. I’m leaving today.

  40. Closing borders will not help, merely exacerbate the economic consequences.

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