Zurich to Ponta Delgada (ZRH–PDL) — 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–PDL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Edelweiss leads the route. The flight covers 1,849 miles in approximately 4h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WK Edelweiss Also: LH, LX | 3 | 320 | 4h25 | – | – | LH, LX |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · PDL: +00
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 4:00 PM in Ponta Delgada.
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–PDL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to PDL
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and João Paulo II Airport (PDL) are connected by nonstop service from Edelweiss. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ZRH to PDL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to PDL is about 4 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,849 miles (2,975 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Francisco de Sá Carneiro, Lisbon Humberto Delgado and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.