Flying from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Zurich Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
Zurich is one hour ahead of Lisbon and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Each week, there are 95 Lisbon Portela Airport to Zurich Airport flights. If you want to be on board early, select the 05:35 SWISS flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 18:45 with TAP Portugal.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LIS to ZRH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
With direct flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Zurich Airport available through a range of airlines, getting to Zurich (and then other parts of Switzerland) is a cinch. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with SWISS on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for LIS to ZRH flights is SWISS.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Zurich Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between LIS and ZRH:
Bordeaux Airport
Geneve Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Zurich Airport flight is C$42. A return ticket is currently C$109. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To get cheap tickets from LIS to ZRH, book your journey one month ahead of your planned departure.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Zurich Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from LIS to ZRH.
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Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Of the departures from Lisbon Portela Airport, 64.1% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Lisbon Portela Airport from central Lisbon, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near LIS:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're arriving on a late Lisbon Portela Airport to Zurich Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near ZRH:
Explore without limits with a Zurich Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and find adventure across Zurich and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Zurich Airport about two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to central Zurich has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Zurich Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Zurich in January.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LIS to ZRH in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've done Zurich, now it's time to explore more of Switzerland. Journey about 72 kilometres west to Basel to tick off its top sights. From Basel Minster to Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Bern is another favourite destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No trip is complete without visiting Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.