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

• Earliest: departs at 7:45 and lands at 11:55
• Latest: departs at 9:50 and lands at 14:00.

The flight takes about 4h 10m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Zurich to Funchal:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Zurich to Funchal takes 4h 10m, covering 4.323 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.

Return flights from Zurich to Funchal range from 385 € to 622 €, with an average of 494 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 385 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the 494 € route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 251 € return via London Gatwick (LGW), compared with 567 € for direct.

Edelweiss Air is the only airline operating Zurich to Funchal flights. 90% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 47 €–89 € 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 Edelweiss Air and SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

One-way fares from Zurich to Funchal are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 322 €, which is 13% above the typical average for this route.

Funchal Madeira Airport (FNC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 26 € for economy cars. Top options include:

• Way2Azores
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• FunchalDrive Rent-a-car
• Drive on Holiday
• Sixt

Flights from Zurich to Funchal usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Funchal Madeira (FNC).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

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 Funchal route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 13m.

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

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 80% of one-stop connections
• Porto (OPO) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 3% of one-stop connections
• London Gatwick (LGW) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Zurich to Funchal. Monday is the cheapest departure day at 437 € return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at 571 €, a difference of 133 €.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Edelweiss Air operates flights between Zurich and Funchal.

Flying via Madrid Barajas (MAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 46m, compared to 6h 55m via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) and 7h 33m via Porto (OPO).

Funchal 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 Funchal are Cathedral of Funchal and Mercado dos Lavradores. These are among the most viewed places in Funchal on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Zurich to Funchal flights:

• SWISS: 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:

• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Edelweiss Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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