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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Zurich to Lisbon:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 9:01 am
• Latest: departs at 9:30 pm and lands at 12:31 am.

The flight takes about 3h 01m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Zurich to Lisbon.

A direct flight from Zurich to Lisbon takes 3h 01m, covering 2,772 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Zurich to Lisbon range from C$ 329 to C$ 599, with an average of C$ 448 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 329 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 12% above the route average of C$ 448. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 311 round-trip via London Luton (LTN), compared to C$ 449 for direct.

easyJet is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while SWISS has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Zurich to Lisbon flights are:

• easyJet: 72% on time
• SWISS: 70% on time
• TAP AIR PORTUGAL: 54% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 62% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 32–C$ 141 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by easyJet and TAP AIR PORTUGAL. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Zurich to Lisbon flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 34%, Evening flights for 16%, and Night flights for 16%.

One-way fares from Zurich to Lisbon are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 171, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Klass Wagen
• Goldcar Rental SP
• Drive on Holiday
• GREEN MOTION
• Guerin

Flights from Zurich to Lisbon usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Zurich to Lisbon route, 38% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 39 minutes.

One-stop flights from Zurich to Lisbon most commonly connect through:

• Porto (OPO) – 37% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 9% of one-stop connections

Porto (OPO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 21% on the Zurich to Lisbon route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 389 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 491, a difference of C$ 102. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Zurich and Lisbon. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• TAP AIR PORTUGAL
• SWISS
• easyJet

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 17m, compared with 5h 37m via Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA) and 6h 30m via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU).

Lisbon is 1 hour behind Zurich (Western European Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Lisbon are Chiado, Santa Justa Lift, and Praça do Marquês de Pombal. These are among the most viewed places in Lisbon on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Zurich to Lisbon flights:

• TAP AIR PORTUGAL: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• SWISS: offers free seat selection
• easyJet: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• TAP AIR PORTUGAL: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• SWISS: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• easyJet: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.