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Only Edelweiss Air operates flights between Zurich and Ponta Delgada.

Flights from Zurich to Ponta Delgada usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Ponta Delgada Nordela (PDL).

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

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 Ponta Delgada:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 352 € return via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), compared with 652 € for direct.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SWISS and Edelweiss Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

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

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 97% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 1% of one-stop connections
• Porto (OPO) – 0% of one-stop connections

Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 35% on the Zurich to Ponta Delgada route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 354 € return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at 543 €, a difference of 189 €. 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 Ponta Delgada route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 11 minutes.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:50 and lands at 11:20
• Latest: departs at 20:40 and lands at 1:10.

The flight takes about 4h 30m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% below the route average of 437 €. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from Zurich to Ponta Delgada takes 4h 30m, covering 4.785 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about 278 € to 1.011 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Zurich to Ponta Delgada are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 447 €, which is 60% above the typical average for this route.

Edelweiss Air is the only airline operating Zurich to Ponta Delgada flights. 87% of its flights are on 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 Madrid Barajas (MAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 39m, compared to 7h 59m via Porto (OPO) and 8h 21m via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS).

Ponta Delgada is 2 hours behind Zurich (Azores Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Ponta Delgada Nordela Airport (PDL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 1 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• Way2Azores
• Ilha Verde
• Sixt
• FunchalDrive Rent-a-car
• Micauto

Return flights from Zurich to Ponta Delgada range from 350 € to 601 €, with an average of 437 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 350 € counts as a good deal.