Flying from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Zurich Airport is 2 hours 51 minutes. Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Zurich 1 hour ahead of Lisbon.
Choose from 95 weekly flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Zurich Airport. The 05:35 departure with SWISS is the earliest you can take between LIS and ZRH. SWISS operates the latest service of the day at 21:55 if early mornings aren't your thing.
Flying over a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Traveling to Zurich (and seeing more of Switzerland!) is a breeze with SWISS. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Zurich Airport.
If you want a stopover for your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Zurich Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. These are the top stopovers between LIS and ZRH:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Geneve Airport
Luxembourg Airport
To see if you need a visa to enter Switzerland, contact your airline and the local embassy or consulate. They'll have all the necessary information, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from LIS to ZRH.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Zurich Airport is AED 109. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 276. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap flight tickets from LIS to ZRH by booking at least 4 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
December is the cheapest month for tickets from Lisbon Portela Airport to Zurich Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Take advantage of filters to find the best trip for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Traveling from central Lisbon to Lisbon Portela Airport takes around 59 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometers in 22 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a convenient hotel close to LIS? If you're boarding an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Zurich Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is approximately 13 kilometers from central Zurich. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 19 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour and 35 minutes when traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Zurich. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LIS to ZRH in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC and 7ºC then.
More about Zurich
After booking your flights from LIS to ZRH, you'll want to find a hotel in Zurich. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this top destination:
All great vacations should include a little sightseeing. Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster are attractions you won't want to skip in Zurich.
Complete your Zurich trip with hotels and a car rental
We don't just compare flights. Once you've booked your cheap ticket to Zurich Airport, browse our car rental offers that'll give you the freedom and flexibility to travel around at your own pace. Then, take a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your perfect Zurich stay.