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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:49
• Latest: departs at 20:05 and lands at 21:54.

The flight takes about 1h 49m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich.

A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich takes 1h 49m, covering 1,268 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich range from $258 to $397, with an average of $317 over the past 12 months. Anything below $258 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the $317 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $317 return, compared with $338 via a stopover through Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SWISS and British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on London Heathrow Airport to Zurich flights, with 38% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 31%, Afternoon flights for 31%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $137, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

Zurich Airport (ZRH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Budget
• GREEN MOTION

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Zurich (ZRH).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London Heathrow Airport to Zurich route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 42m.

One-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich most commonly connect through:

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 60% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Duesseldorf Intl (DUS) – 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $301 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $375, a difference of $74.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between London Heathrow Airport and Zurich. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• SWISS
• British Airways

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 59m, compared to 4h 22m via Vienna Intl (VIE) and 4h 50m via Duesseldorf Intl (DUS).

Zurich is 1 hour ahead of London Heathrow Airport (Central European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating London Heathrow Airport to Zurich flights:

• SWISS: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

There are several multi-denominational prayer rooms in Heathrow Airport to take some quiet reflective time, whether you are airside or landside. As you are preparing for your flight, you will find them in Departures Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5.

The best bet is to alert the airline at least 48h ahead of your flight to ensure Air Canada can make provisions for the assistance you need. They can assist passengers who may have mobility restrictions, service dogs, hearing or visual impairment, oxygen requirements, severe allergies, special seating requirements, support person requirements and much more.

The ticket for your baby will only cost 10% of your regular ticket price when flying with SWISS. Babies must sit on your lap in this case but can also have their own seats for an extra fee. You are welcome to bring your own baby seat on the plane at no charge and can check their stroller as luggage.

With the London Heathrow to Zurich flight, you will land at Zurich Airport. It is a major airport in Switzerland and is based just 6 miles from the city centre. You can reach the city from Zurich Airport by train, to the Zurich HB train station. The journey averages 11min.