Zurich to Funchal (ZRH–FNC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WK284
WK Edelweiss
320
9:50 AM
CET
1:05 PM
WET
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WK285
WK Edelweiss
320
11:50 AM
WET T1
4:45 PM
CET
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Zurich to Funchal
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,670 mi 4h 15m nonstop -1h behind 35 1-stop hubs

ZRH–FNC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Edelweiss leads the route. The flight covers 1,670 miles in approximately 4h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ZRH–FNC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WK Edelweiss 3 320 4h15
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – WK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WK (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ZRH to FNC direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to FNC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,350
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Funchal from Zurich

Nearby airports with service to Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport.
Metric ZRH→FNC BSL→FNC STR→FNC
Distance from ZRH 49 mi 91 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 3 4 2
Flight time 4h 15m 4h 5m 4h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of ZRH with service to Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Funchal is 1 hour behind Zurich.
ZRH: CET · FNC: WET

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 5:00 PM in Funchal.
Distance & Flight Time
1,670 mi / 2,688 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 15m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to ZRH

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

Key statistics for the Zurich to Funchal route.
Route details
Distance1,670 mi / 2,688 km
Flight time4h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: ZRH
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m
Destination: FNC
IATA / ICAOFNC / LPMA
TimezoneAtlantic/Madeira
Passengers/yr5.1M
Elevation192 ft / 59 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZRH to FNC flights.
Nonstop flights from Zürich Airport to Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport take approximately 4h 15m. The route covers 1,670 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Edelweiss.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from ZRH to FNC. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BOD, BSL, BRS, BHX, TLL, RIX, OPO, MUC, LIS, CPH, CGN, CDG, STR, MRS, MAD, PRG, EDI, LGW, BER, HAJ, AMS, BUD, BRU, DUS, HAM, FRA, VIE, ARN, WAW, LUX, LTN, DUB, MAN, HEL and OSL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Funchal is 1 hour behind Zurich.
Yes, return flights from FNC to ZRH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BSL and STR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ZRH to FNC

Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC) are connected by nonstop service from Edelweiss. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ZRH to FNC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZRH to FNC ranges from 4 hours 15 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

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BOD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL) and Stuttgart (STR).