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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.

Only Edelweiss Air operates flights between Zurich and Funchal.

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

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.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Zurich to Funchal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £173 return via London Luton (LTN), compared with £463 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £39–£74 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 A320 (sharklets) variants.

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

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 82% of one-stop connections
• Porto (OPO) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 1% 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 25% on the Zurich to Funchal route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £352 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £465, a difference of £113. 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 Funchal route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 15 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Funchal are Maderia Congress Center, Funchal Centre, and Funchal Marina. These are among the most viewed places in Funchal on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 06:10 and lands at 10:15
• Latest: departs at 09:50 and lands at 13:55.

The flight takes about 4h 05m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 5% above the route average of £397. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Zurich to Funchal takes 4h 05m, covering 1,669 miles.

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 Funchal are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £86, which is 60% below the typical average for this route.

Edelweiss Air is the only airline operating Zurich to Funchal flights. 91% 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 17m, compared to 6h 53m via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) and 7h 34m via Duesseldorf Intl (DUS).

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.

Funchal Madeira Airport (FNC) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Way2Azores
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• FunchalDrive Rent-a-car
• Drive on Holiday
• Sixt

Return flights from Zurich to Funchal range from £311 to £504, with an average of £397 over the past 12 months. Anything below £311 counts as a good deal.