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Among airlines operating Zurich to Funchal flights:

• SWISS: offers extra legroom; 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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $234 round-trip via London Luton (LTN), compared to $626 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $52–$100 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 SWISS and Edelweiss Air. 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 $476 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $629, a difference of $153. 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Zurich to Funchal flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Funchal are Funchal Centre, Funchal Marina and Maderia Congress Center. 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 6:10 am and lands at 10:13 am
• Latest: departs at 9:50 am and lands at 1:53 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 03m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 5% above the route average of $537. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Zurich to Funchal takes 4h 03m, 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.

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 at 6h 17m, compared with 6h 50m 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 rental 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

Round-trip flights from Zurich to Funchal range from $420 to $682, with an average of $537 over the past 12 months. Anything below $420 counts as a good deal.