Flights from Zurich to Lisbon

Zurich to Lisbon Flights: An Overview

Lisbon is a fascinating city, with a charismatic old town featuring cobbled alleyways and Gothic architecture, and excellent dining and drinking venues. Its strategic location, between hills and close to the seaside, makes it a popular destination for both city trips and holidays. Plenty of flights from Zurich to Lisbon are available each day, including several daily non-stop flights. TAP Air Portugal offers the most frequent non-stop flights, while easyJet offers the cheapest options. Direct flights from Zurich to Lisbon have a flight duration of two hours 50 minutes. Non-direct flights are also frequently available, and usually include one transfer. 

Which airlines fly from Zurich to Lisbon?

Direct flights from Zurich to Lisbon are operated by budget carrier easyJet and Portuguese flag carrier TAP Air Portugal. While easyJet operates a few flights a week, TAP Air Portugal offers multiple flights a day, making this the primary carrier on this flight route. TAP Air Portugal also offers flights with a layover, taking place in Portugal’s capital Porto. Other carriers operating flights on this route include three Spanish airlines: flag carrier Iberia, budget carrier vueling, and Air Europa. These operators only offer flights with a layover, typically taking place in the cities of Madrid or Barcelona, which are conveniently located between the cities of Zurich and Lisbon. Several German carriers also operate regular non-direct flights on this flight route. 

How long is the flight from Zurich to Lisbon?

Direct flights from Zurich to Lisbon have a duration of around two hours 50 minutes. Flights with a layover in Porto require a minimum of four hours 30 minutes. Flights with a layover in Madrid have a duration of around four hours 45 minutes, while flights with a layover in Barcelona require at least five hours, but usually take longer. Flights with longer layovers are often available at competitive prices and can be a good choice for travelers looking for a cheap ticket rather than a fast flight. 

How many flights are there from Zurich to Lisbon?

The total amount of flights per day on this flight route varies from 15-50. TAP Air Portugal usually offers 3-5 non-stop flights a day, at variable times and fares. easyJet operates several flights a week, but doesn’t offer flights on a daily basis. When available, the easyJet flights tend to be the cheapest option. Flights with a layover are frequently available and offer value for money. In general flights are available at varying times throughout the day, and overnight flights are regularly on offer as well. 

What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Zurich to Lisbon?

Departure airport: Zurich Airport is located 13 kilometers north of Zurich, and one of the best-connected airports in the country. It is connected to an underground railway system that functions 24 hours a day, and home to the largest bus terminal in the country, while several trams an hour are available to take passengers from the city to the airport as well. Services at the airport include passenger lounges with charging points, and free WiFi.

Arrival airport: Lisbon Portela Airport, also known as Lisbon Airport or Humberto Delgado Airport, is the main gateway for international flights into Portugal. It’s located seven kilometers from Lisbon, and from the airport the city can be reached by public transport in 20 minutes. Available transportation services include the metro, bus, train and taxi. Services at the airport include car rental services, free WiFi, and taxi stands.

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