Zurich to Praia da Vitória (ZRH–TER) — 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.
Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.
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–TER had nonstop service from Edelweiss, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,876 miles in 4h 40m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WK Edelweiss | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · TER: +00
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 4:00 PM in Praia da Vitória.
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–TER Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to TER
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Lajes Airport (TER) had nonstop service from Edelweiss, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
ZRH to TER Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to TER is about 4 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,876 miles (3,020 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lisbon Humberto Delgado, Francisco de Sá Carneiro and João Paulo II. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.