Zurich to Funchal (ZRH–FNC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ZRH–FNC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Edelweiss leads the route. The flight covers 1,670 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WK Edelweiss Also: LX | 4 | 32A | 4h | – | – | LX |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Funchal from Zurich
| Metric | ZRH→FNC | BSL→FNC | STR→FNC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZRH | – | 49 mi | 91 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| Flight time | 4h | 4h 5m | 4h 5m |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · FNC: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 5:00 PM in Funchal.
Switzerland and Portugal are both Schengen members. Swiss citizens have full freedom of movement and can enter Portugal with a valid passport or national ID card. No visa or time limit applies.
Stays over 3 months require registration at the local Camara Municipal or SEF office. Swiss nationals have full right to live and work in Portugal under the bilateral agreements between Switzerland and the EU.
Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.
ZRH–FNC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to FNC
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC) are connected by nonstop service from Edelweiss. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ZRH to FNC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to FNC is about 4 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,670 miles (2,688 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Faro - Gago Coutinho, Francisco de Sá Carneiro and Lisbon Humberto Delgado. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL), Stuttgart (STR) and Ferno (VA) (MXP).