Flying from Porto Airport (OPO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Porto Airport to Zurich Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Zurich one hour ahead of Porto.
Choose from 80 weekly Porto Airport to Zurich Airport flights. The 03:05 departure with SWISS is the earliest you can take. SWISS operates the latest service of the day at 19:30.
To ensure you catch your OPO to ZRH flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
With direct flights from Porto Airport to Zurich Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Zurich (and then other destinations in Switzerland) is easy. You can travel nonstop with:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is SWISS.
TAP Portugal is the most punctual carrier operating OPO to ZRH flights, with 67.5% of its services arriving as planned.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Porto Airport to Zurich Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between OPO and ZRH include:
Geneve Airport
Bordeaux Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Airport (OPO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Currently, £20 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Porto Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £52. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book one month before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from OPO to ZRH.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Porto Airport to Zurich Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Finding cheap flights from OPO to ZRH couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Porto Airport to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Porto Airport, 74.49% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Porto Airport from central Porto, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Porto Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to OPO:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're arriving on a late Porto Airport to Zurich Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near ZRH:
Hit the road running by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and explore beyond Zurich's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 8 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Porto Airport to Zurich Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Zurich in January.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Porto Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from OPO to ZRH around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland just waiting to be discovered. About 45 miles west of Zurich, a trip to Basel will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Around 60 miles south-west of Zurich, Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland. Start your sightseeing at Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
