Zurich to Lisbon (ZRH–LIS) — 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–LIS is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Swiss, TAP Air Portugal and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,071 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX Swiss | 42 | 320, 32N, 32Q | 2h55-3h | – | Star Alliance | – |
| TP TAP Air Portugal Also: AC, AD, AY, FI, LO, LY, OS, OU, S4, TG | 42 | 223, 320, 32N, 32Q | 2h55-3h | – | Star Alliance | AC, AD, AY, FI, LO, LY, OS, OU, S4, TG |
| U2 easyJet | 6 | 320 | 2h55 | – | – | – |
| BT airBaltic | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
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 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 205 | 13 | 7 |
| Flight time | 3h | 2h 55m | 3h |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · LIS: WEST
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 Swiss, TAP Air Portugal, easyJet and airBaltic. With 205 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ZRH to LIS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to LIS is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,071 miles (1,723 km). There are approximately 205 weekly flights outbound and 197 return, totaling 402 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Francisco de Sá Carneiro, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL), Stuttgart (STR) and Ferno (VA) (MXP).