Zurich to Lisbon (ZRH–LIS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ZRH–LIS is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. Azul, TAP Air Portugal and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,071 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 82 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AD Azul | 21 | 320, 32A, 32N | 2h55-3h | – | – | – |
| TP TAP Air Portugal | 21 | 320, 32A | 2h50-23h | – | Star Alliance | – |
| U2 easyJet | 11 | 320 | 3h-3h05 | – | – | – |
| AC Air Canada | 7 | 32A | 3h | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AY Finnair | 7 | 32A | 3h | – | Oneworld | – |
| FI Icelandair | 7 | 32Q | 3h | – | – | – |
| LX Swiss | 7 | 223 | 3h | – | Star Alliance | – |
| BT airBaltic | 4 | 32A | 2h55-3h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Lisbon from Zurich
| Metric | ZRH→LIS | BSL→LIS | STR→LIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZRH | – | 49 mi | 91 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 85 | 16 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 2h 55m | 3h 20m |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CET · LIS: WET
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 5:00 PM in Lisbon.
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.
Metro Red Line directly from the airport station to central Lisbon in 20–25 minutes (€1.85 single). Most central destinations (Rossio, Baixa-Chiado, Oriente) are reachable within 30 minutes total. Operating hours 6:30am to 1am.Taxis cost €10–15 to the city centre. Uber and Bolt are cheaper still at €8–12. AeroBus to Marquês de Pombal costs €4. The airport is just 7km from the city centre; ground transport is fast by European standards.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and sunny (28–35°C) with almost no rain. July and August rarely see any precipitation and offer the most reliable flying weather in Europe. Winters are mild and rainy (8–15°C), with the wettest months December through February.
Flight disruptions are uncommon. Atlantic coastal fog can affect early morning visibility in autumn (October–November). Wind off the Atlantic is persistent year-round and can affect smaller aircraft but rarely disrupts scheduled service.
ZRH–LIS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to LIS
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Azul, Finnair, airBaltic, Icelandair, Swiss, TAP Air Portugal and easyJet. With 85 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ZRH to LIS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to LIS ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes to 23 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,071 miles (1,723 km). There are approximately 85 weekly flights outbound and 81 return, totaling 166 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
82 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via RAK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL), Stuttgart (STR) and Ferno (VA) (MXP).