Flying from London to Zurich Airport (ZRH): What you need to know
Take your pick of numerous airports when planning your flight from London to Zurich Airport (ZRH). Check out your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or London Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
1 hour 45 minutes is the average duration of a direct London to Zurich Airport flight.
The timezone in Zurich is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London. Zurich Airport is located in Zurich.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is the most popular route. There are 83 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with SWISS at 8:05pm. Go for the first LHR to ZRH departure with SWISS at 6am if you'd rather not wait around.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from London to ZRH.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can hop on a direct flight from London to Zurich Airport (ZRH) leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
When taking off from LHR, you can catch a direct flight from London to Zurich Airport with SWISS.
The most frequently booked airline between LHR and ZRH is SWISS.
SWISS is the top-ranked carrier for punctuality on this route.
LHR is around 24 kms (15 miles) from central London. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to Zurich Airport (ZRH) plane ticket out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Figure out if flying from LGW works better for your plans.
EasyJet has direct flights from London to ZRH leaving from LGW. Book your favourite window seat and get to your destination in a single stretch.
EasyJet is the top choice for travellers flying from LGW to ZRH.
Go with SWISS if being on time is your priority. Its flights between London Gatwick Airport and Zurich Airport land as scheduled 84.48% of the time.
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kms (30 miles) away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your London to ZRH flight? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Most flights that depart London Gatwick Airport reach their destination as expected. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Get there with one smooth ride from London Stansted Airport (STN). Direct flights from London to Zurich Airport are available from here.
You can fly out of STN with easyJet. This popular carrier offers direct London to ZRH plane tickets.
EasyJet is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from STN to ZRH.
EasyJet is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route, with 100.0% of its services landing on schedule.
STN is roughly 56 kms (35 miles) from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to London Stansted Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Zurich Airport flight:
STN has an on-time performance rating of 80%. This means most of its flights land as expected and your plans stay right on track.
About Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Zurich Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your London to Zurich Airport flight.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
From Zurich Airport, central Zurich is around 11 kms (7 miles) away. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Right now, £26 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Zurich Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £54. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book five months before travelling. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to ZRH.
Plan your trip for October. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on London to Zurich Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from London to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
January is the quietest month for flights from London to Zurich Airport (ZRH), while July is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to go to Zurich based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a London to ZRH plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Zurich to range from 10ºC to 27ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -6ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from London to Zurich Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Zurich
Once you've booked your flight from London to Zurich Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Zurich:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Zurich when you're ready to sightsee. Start exploring at Bahnhofstrasse followed by Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've done Zurich, now it's time to discover other corners of Switzerland. Journey around 177 kms (110 miles) southwest to Lausanne to tick off its popular sights. From Olympic Park to The Olympic Museum and Cathedrale de Lausanne, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 161 kms (100 miles) south of Zurich, Lugano is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura.
