Travelling from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Madeira Airport to Zurich Airport.
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Zurich one hour ahead of Madeira.
Every week, there are six Madeira Airport to Zurich Airport flights. To be on board as early as possible, take the 09:50 Edelweiss Air flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 18:05 with Edelweiss Air.
Your FNC to ZRH flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Flying into Zurich (and then seeing more of Switzerland!) is easy with Edelweiss Air. This popular airline has direct flights from Madeira Airport to Zurich Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Edelweiss Air.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Madeira Airport to Zurich Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between FNC and ZRH include:
Lisbon Portela Airport
Porto Airport
Cologne Bonn Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Madeira Airport to Zurich Airport flight is ج.م. 4,361. A return plane ticket right now is ج.م. 8,961. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book four months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from FNC to ZRH.
The cheapest month for flights from Madeira Airport to Zurich Airport is March. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Madeira Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Madeira Airport (FNC)
73.73% of flights leaving from Madeira Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Madeira Airport from central Madeira, it takes around 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near FNC. Whether you've booked an early flight from Madeira Airport to Zurich Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Madeira Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Zurich Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and venture far and wide through Zurich and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to central Zurich has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Madeira Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Zurich. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Madeira Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you'd like to visit Zurich during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 27ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from FNC to ZRH around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've visited Zurich, now it's time to explore other parts of Switzerland. Travel around 72 kilometres west to Basel to tick off its must-visit sights. From Basel Minster to Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Experience major highlights starting with Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
