Nashville to Zurich (BNA–ZRH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BOS Boston 10h 15m AFB6DL LX Boston (BOS) to Zurich flights
ATL Atlanta 10h 48m AFAMDL DL Atlanta (ATL) to Zurich flights
YYZ Toronto 10h 54m ACUAWS ACLXOS Toronto (YYZ) to Zurich flights
LHR London 10h 55m AYBAEI ACBALX London (LHR) to Zurich flights
PHL Philadelphia 11h 8m AAEIQR AAAY Philadelphia (PHL) to Zurich flights
IAD Dulles 11h 10m AVAZCM ACLXOS Dulles (IAD) to Zurich flights
JFK New York 11h 19m AAB6DL DLLX New York (JFK) to Zurich flights
KEF Reykjavík 11h 25m FI AIEKFI Reykjavík (KEF) to Zurich flights
ORD Chicago 11h 55m AAACAS ACLXOS Chicago (ORD) to Zurich flights
EWR Newark 11h 57m UAVJT LXOSUA Newark (EWR) to Zurich flights
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Nashville to Zurich
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+7h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between BNA and ZRH, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to ZRH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,063
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BNA → ZRH
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Return
ZRH → BNA
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Zurich is 7 hours ahead of Nashville.
BNA: CDT · ZRH: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Zurich.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Switzerland visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This falls under the Schengen area rules, so the 90-day limit is shared across all Schengen countries. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.

Getting to BNA

No rail connection exists. WeGo bus Route 18 runs from downtown Nashville to BNA in 30–40 minutes (fare $2, transfers free with transfer slip) but service ends in the early evening. Not suitable for early-morning or late-night flights.

Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes depending on traffic on I-40. Taxis run $25–35. Short-term parking is $3/20 minutes; economy lots cost $7–10/day with free shuttle.

Getting from ZRH

SBB trains from the airport station (below Check-in 2) to Zurich HB take 10 minutes and run every 10–15 minutes. Long-distance intercity trains to Geneva, Basel, Bern, and Lucerne depart directly from the airport station; Zurich Airport is one of the best-connected airports in Europe for onward rail travel. Taxis queue outside arrivals; fares to the city centre are CHF 55–75.Rental car desks are located in the arrivals area. Swiss customs exit is prompt for EU/Schengen arrivals. The Meet & Greet area is directly adjacent to baggage reclaim.

Zurich Climate

Temperate continental climate. Winters (November–February) are cold and frequently foggy on the Swiss Plateau; fog (Hochnebel) can persist for days and is the most common cause of delays, with the airport above the fog layer on clearer days but below it on others. Snow does occur but is well managed. Temperatures range from −2 to 5°C.

Summers (June–August) are warm at 22–28°C with afternoon thunderstorms that can be intense but brief. Spring and autumn are mild and variable. Hochnebel fog season (October–January) is the primary operational risk to plan around.

BNA–ZRH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Zurich route.
Route details
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: ZRH
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to ZRH flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Boston Logan, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Toronto Pearson.
Zurich is 7 hours ahead of Nashville.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Boston Logan, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.