Zurich to Ponta Delgada (ZRH–PDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WK Edelweiss
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Zurich to Ponta Delgada
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 1,849 mi 4h 40m nonstop -2h behind 16 1-stop hubs

ZRH–PDL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Edelweiss leads the route. The flight covers 1,849 miles in approximately 4h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ZRH–PDL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WK Edelweiss 4 320 4h40 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – WK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WK (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ZRH to PDL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to PDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,200
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Ponta Delgada is 2 hours behind Zurich.
ZRH: CEST · PDL: +00

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 4:00 PM in Ponta Delgada.
Distance & Flight Time
1,849 mi / 2,975 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 40m.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

ZRH–PDL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zurich to Ponta Delgada route.
Route details
Distance1,849 mi / 2,975 km
Flight time4h 40m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: ZRH
Full nameZürich Airport
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m
Destination: PDL
Full nameJoão Paulo II Airport
IATA / ICAOPDL / LPPD
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Elevation259 ft / 79 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZRH to PDL flights.
Nonstop flights from Zürich Airport to João Paulo II Airport take approximately 4h 40m. The route covers 1,849 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Edelweiss.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from ZRH to PDL. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CDG, AMS, FNC, LIS, FAO, OPO, BOS, YUL, FRA, JFK, PRG, YYZ, BCN, LHR, EWR and LPA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ponta Delgada is 2 hours behind Zurich.
Yes, return flights from PDL to ZRH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ZRH to PDL

Zürich Airport (ZRH) and João Paulo II Airport (PDL) are connected by nonstop service from Edelweiss. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ZRH to PDL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZRH to PDL ranges from 4 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,849 miles (2,975 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via CDG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.