Flying from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Lisbon Airport to Zurich Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, making Zurich one hour ahead of Lisbon.
Each week, there are 41 Lisbon Airport to Zurich Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as soon as possible, take the 05:55 SWISS flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 18:45 with TAP Air Portugal.
To ensure you get on your LIS to ZRH flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Lisbon Airport to Zurich Airport, so jetting off to Zurich (and then seeing more of Switzerland!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of travelers choose to fly with TAP Air Portugal on this route.
EasyJet is the most punctual carrier offering LIS to ZRH flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lisbon Airport to Zurich Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between LIS and ZRH include:
Madrid Airport
Geneva Airport
Luxembourg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lisbon Airport to Zurich Airport flight is $43. A return fare is currently $111. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from LIS to ZRH, book your trip seven months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lisbon Airport to Zurich Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LIS to ZRH.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Lisbon Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Lisbon Airport (LIS)
Of all flights leaving Lisbon Airport, 56% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Lisbon Airport is about 8 kilometers from central Lisbon. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to LIS? If you're boarding an early flight from Lisbon Airport to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're getting in on a late Lisbon Airport to Zurich Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near ZRH:
Follow your own route with a Zurich Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and experience more of Zurich and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks in advance.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Lisbon Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Zurich. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Lisbon Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LIS to ZRH in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be explored after you've experienced Zurich. Around 72 kilometers away to the west, well-known attractions include Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
Around 97 kilometers south-west of Zurich, Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.