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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:46
• Latest: departs at 20:05 and lands at 21:51.

The flight takes about 1h 46m.

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

A direct flight from London to Zurich takes 1h 46m, covering 1,239 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 to Zurich range from $232 to $397, with an average of $303 over the past 12 months. Anything below $232 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 24% above the $303 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at $303 return and stopover options via Dublin (DUB) at $293.

British Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while SWISS has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on London to Zurich flights are:

• British Airways: 84% on time
• SWISS: 80% on time
• easyJet: 78% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 81% of the time.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London to Zurich flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 34%, Afternoon flights for 26%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London to Zurich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $119, which is 46% 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 to Zurich may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually 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 to Zurich route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 45m.

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

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from London to Zurich. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $296 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $372, a difference of $76.

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

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

• SWISS
• British Airways
• easyJet

Flying via Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 41m, compared to 4h 50m via Vienna Intl (VIE) and 4h 50m via Duesseldorf Intl (DUS).

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

Among airlines operating London to Zurich flights:

• SWISS: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• easyJet: 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
• easyJet: 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.

Facing a long layover or simply got some time to spare Zurich Airport? If so, there is a Transit Hotel located at Gates B/D with furnished rooms that are perfect for layovers or, you can purchase a pass for one of the many lounges including the dnata Skyview Lounge to help pass the time.

There are no hotels situated within the airport precincts, however Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport is a short two-minute walk away from the terminal building. Holiday Inn Express Zurich Airport and NH Zurich Airport are both within a 10-minute walk to the airport terminal, but both provide complimentary shuttle service.

Zurich Airport offers an impressive list of categories and shops for your consideration. Depot and Edelweiss Shop, Airside Centre are perfect for souvenir and gift ideas while Bally and Atelier are great retail options. In addition, Amavata operates three pharmacies for your healthcare needs and k kiosk has several book and newspaper stores for your reading pleasure.

SBB operates several bus lines that will connect you from Zurich Airport bus terminal to downtown including S16, S2 and S24 or you can take the Glattalbahn Tram Number 10 which terminates at Hauptbahnhof central railway station or you can take one of the many Swiss Federal railway trains from the Zurich Airport railway station. Taxi and car rental are also other options.