Zurich to Funchal (ZRH–FNC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WK Edelweiss | 3 | 320 | 4h15 | – | – | – |
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 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Flight time | 4h 15m | 4h 5m | 4h 10m |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CET · FNC: WET
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 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).