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Among airlines operating Zurich to Lisbon flights:

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

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

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

• TAP AIR PORTUGAL
• SWISS
• easyJet

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

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
• TAP AIR PORTUGAL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• easyJet: a cabin 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.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 189 € return via London Luton (LTN), compared with 273 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 20 €–86 € 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.

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 236 € return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at 298 €, a difference of 62 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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, 37% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 39 minutes.

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%.

Some of the most popular sights in Lisbon are Lisbon City Hall, Praça Duque de Saldanha, and Praça do Príncipe Real. These are among the most viewed places in Lisbon on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 and lands at 9:00
• Latest: departs at 21:30 and lands at 0:30.

The flight takes about 3h 00m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 12% above the route average of 272 €. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Zurich to Lisbon takes 3h 00m, 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.

One-way fares from Zurich to Lisbon are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 111 €, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

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: 75% on time
• SWISS: 72% on time
• TAP AIR PORTUGAL: 54% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 63% of the time.

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.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 17m, compared to 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.

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 1 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• Klass Wagen
• Goldcar Rental SP
• Drive on Holiday
• GREEN MOTION
• Guerin

Return flights from Zurich to Lisbon range from 200 € to 364 €, with an average of 272 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 200 € counts as a good deal.