Travelling from London to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
You can select from numerous airports when planning a flight from London to Zurich Airport (ZRH). Explore your options for leaving London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also operate in London.
1 hour 46 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from London to Zurich Airport.
Zurich is 1 hour ahead of London. Zurich Airport is located in Zurich, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
The busiest route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH), with 628 direct weekly services. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LHR to ZRH is the 06:00 SWISS service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the final departure is at 20:05 with SWISS.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from London to ZRH. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Zurich Airport (ZRH) take off from this terminal.
SWISS is a leading airline that operates direct flights from London to Zurich Airport jetting out of LHR.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing flights from London to ZRH leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
From the centre of London, LHR is around 31 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to find the best way to reach the terminal.
Catching an early flight from London to Zurich Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Looking to fly out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? You can reserve a direct flight from London to Zurich Airport (ZRH) out of this busy hub.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from London to ZRH out of LGW. Book your favourite aisle or window seat with any of these carriers and you'll be there before you realise it:
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away from home? Consider checking in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to ZRH:
About Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Zurich Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Zurich. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 19 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour and 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Rs7,561 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Zurich Airport. Return flights start from Rs14,867. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
You're more likely to score cheap tickets from London to ZRH when you book 1 month ahead. We crunched the flight price data and found that's when fares for this journey are usually at their lowest.
October is the cheapest month for tickets from London to Zurich Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices across every month.
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Play around with the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from London to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from London to Zurich Airport. July is the most popular month to travel to Zurich. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
Schedule your flight from London to ZRH for July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Zurich to range from 10ºC to 27ºC.
Search for cheap flights from London to Zurich Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Zurich
After locking in your flight from London to Zurich Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Zurich:
Bahnhofstrasse and Swiss National Museum are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Zurich to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Grossmunster.
Complete your Zurich trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Zurich and explore on your own terms. Easily compare prices from trusted rental companies in one go after booking your hotel and cheap flights from London to Zurich Airport.
