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Flights from Zurich to Funchal

Nonstop flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Funchal (FNC) take about 3h 52m (2,688 km). Edelweiss Air flies it. Lowest fare seen: $216 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Zurich to Funchal

Carriers on ZRH–FNC according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Edelweiss Airnonstop fare seen

Zurich to Funchal fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $216 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $143. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026—$256 · 1 stop23 Oct 2026
Dec 2026—$143 · 1 stop30 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$2162 Jan 2027 · Edelweiss Air$156 · 1 stop2 Jan 2027
Apr 2027$25728 Apr 2027 · Edelweiss Air$175 · 1 stop29 Apr 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $143 for December 2026, $156 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 2 of 2 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Zurich to Funchal, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Zurich to Funchal flights

How long is the flight from Zurich to Funchal?
A nonstop flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Funchal (FNC) takes about 3h 52m, covering 2,688 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Zurich from Funchal by air?
The great-circle distance between Zürich Airport and Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport is 2,688 km (1,670 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Zurich to Funchal?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the ZRH–FNC route include Edelweiss Air. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Zurich to Funchal cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on ZRH–FNC was $216 USD with Edelweiss Air (nonstop), departing 2 Jan 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Funchal?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $143 one-way, against $256 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Zurich to Funchal?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $143 with one stop against $216 nonstop, a saving of $73. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Zurich to Funchal?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Funchal visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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