Porto to Zurich (OPO–ZRH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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OPO–ZRH is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Swiss, TAP Air Portugal and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 950 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX Swiss Also: AC | 25 | 223, 32B, 32Q, E95 | 2h29-2h30 | – | Star Alliance | AC |
| TP TAP Air Portugal Also: AC, AY, S4 | 17 | 32B, 32Q, E95 | 2h30 | – | Star Alliance | AC, AY, S4 |
| U2 easyJet | 7 | 320 | 2h35 | – | – | – |
| CS Continental Micronesia | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Zurich from Porto
| Metric | OPO→ZRH | SCQ→ZRH | LIS→ZRH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from OPO | – | 115 mi | 172 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 3 | 14 |
| Weekly flights | 56 | 6 | 197 |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 2h 20m | 2h 45m |
Travel Essentials
OPO: WEST · ZRH: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Porto, 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.
OPO–ZRH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from OPO to ZRH
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are connected by nonstop service from Swiss, TAP Air Portugal, easyJet and Continental Micronesia. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
OPO to ZRH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from OPO to ZRH is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 950 miles (1,530 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 65 return, totaling 121 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Geneva Cointrin, Milan Malpensa and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) and Lisbon (LIS).