Flights Lisbon → Zurich
LIS → ZRH
Route overview
The flight route connects Lisbon to Zurich, operating with a mix of Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft, occasionally using the smaller A319. Zurich Airport, which opened in 1948, serves as the bustling destination hub, handling over 31 million passengers annually.
The Lisbon (LIS) → Zurich (ZRH) route is operated by Swiss International Air Lines, TAP Portugal. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 18.4/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Zurich the average ATFM delay is 0.7 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Lisbon the average ATFM delay is 1.1 minutes.
Heading to Zurich: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Lisbon (LIS) to Zurich (ZRH) heads north-east for about 1,723 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 34m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Lisbon the average ATFM delay is 1.1 min (atfm); arriving into Zurich it is 0.7 min (atfm).
Route facts
Flexible on this trip? Compare flights
Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAP Portugal (TP) | 73% | 19 min | 0.8% |
| Swiss International Air Lines (LX) | 59% | 27 min | 0.8% |
Airlines operating LIS-ZRH
Frequently asked questions about LIS-ZRH
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Swiss International Air Lines, TAP Portugal.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Zurich, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Lisbon-Zurich route is about 1,723 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
