Flying from Porto Airport (OPO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Porto Airport to Zurich Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Zurich is one hour ahead of Porto and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
You can choose from 29 weekly Porto Airport to Zurich Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your OPO to ZRH flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
SWISS is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With an impressive 80.46% of services arriving on schedule, easyJet is the most punctual carrier offering OPO to ZRH flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Porto Airport to Zurich Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between OPO and ZRH include:
Milan Malpensa Airport
Geneva Airport
Bordeaux Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Airport (OPO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Porto Airport to Zurich Airport flight is R 562. A round-trip fare is currently R 1,624. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book seven months before your departure date. 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'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Porto Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
Of the departures from Porto Airport, 75% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Porto Airport from central Porto, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near OPO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Porto Airport to Zurich Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're coming in on a late Porto Airport to Zurich Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near ZRH:
Explore without limits with a Zurich Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and experience more of Zurich and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Porto Airport to Zurich Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Zurich in March.
Before locking in your flight from Porto Airport to Zurich Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from OPO to ZRH around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've seen Zurich, now it's time to explore more of Switzerland. Journey about 72 kilometres west to Basel to check off its leading sights. From Art Basel to Basel Minster and Muensterplatz, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another favourite stop in Switzerland. No visit is complete without checking out Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.