Funchal to Zurich (FNC–ZRH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
FNC–ZRH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Edelweiss leads the route. The flight covers 1,670 miles in approximately 3h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WK Edelweiss | 3 | 320 | 3h55 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
FNC: WET · ZRH: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Funchal, it's 7:00 PM in Zurich.
Switzerland is part of the Schengen area and has bilateral agreements with the EU on free movement. Portuguese citizens enter freely with a national ID card or passport. No visa or stay limit applies.
SBB trains from the airport station (below Check-in 2) to Zurich HB take 10 minutes and run every 10–15 minutes. Long-distance intercity trains to Geneva, Basel, Bern, and Lucerne depart directly from the airport station; Zurich Airport is one of the best-connected airports in Europe for onward rail travel. Taxis queue outside arrivals; fares to the city centre are CHF 55–75.Rental car desks are located in the arrivals area. Swiss customs exit is prompt for EU/Schengen arrivals. The Meet & Greet area is directly adjacent to baggage reclaim.
Temperate continental climate. Winters (November–February) are cold and frequently foggy on the Swiss Plateau; fog (Hochnebel) can persist for days and is the most common cause of delays, with the airport above the fog layer on clearer days but below it on others. Snow does occur but is well managed. Temperatures range from −2 to 5°C.
Summers (June–August) are warm at 22–28°C with afternoon thunderstorms that can be intense but brief. Spring and autumn are mild and variable. Hochnebel fog season (October–January) is the primary operational risk to plan around.
FNC–ZRH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FNC to ZRH
Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are connected by nonstop service from Edelweiss. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
FNC to ZRH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FNC to ZRH ranges from 3 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,670 miles (2,688 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via BHX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.