Rome to Zurich (FCO–ZRH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
FCO–ZRH is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. ITA Airways, Swiss and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 431 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ ITA Airways Also: ET, EY, FB, V7 | 35 | 221, 223, 320 | 1h35-1h45 | – | SkyTeam | ET, EY, FB, V7 |
| LX Swiss | 35 | 221, 223, 320, E95 | 1h35-1h45 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| U2 easyJet | 14 | 319 | 1h40 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Zurich from Rome
| Metric | FCO→ZRH | NAP→ZRH | FLR→ZRH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FCO | – | 123 mi | 148 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 117 | 44 | 69 |
| Flight time | 1h 35m | 1h 50m | 1h 14m |
Travel Essentials
FCO: CEST · ZRH: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 6:00 PM in Zurich.
Switzerland is part of the Schengen Area and has a bilateral agreement with the EU on free movement of persons. Italian citizens can live, work, and travel in Switzerland without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.
Leonardo Express non-stop train runs from Roma Termini to FCO in 32 minutes (€14, no stops). Regional trains (FL1 line) make stops including Trastevere, Ostiense, Tuscolana, and Tiburtina; slower (45–55 min) but cheaper (€8) and useful if you're not near Termini. Trains run every 15 minutes from Termini and every 30 minutes for regional services.Taxis from central Rome have a fixed fare: €50 (within the Aurelian Walls), €55–60 for outer neighborhoods. The fixed rate is mandatory; insist if the driver tries to use a meter. Ride-hail apps (Uber Black, itTaxi) are available but pricier than taxis on this route.
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.
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.
FCO–ZRH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FCO to ZRH
Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are connected by nonstop service from ITA Airways, Swiss and easyJet. With 117 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FCO to ZRH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FCO to ZRH is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 431 miles (693 km). There are approximately 117 weekly flights outbound and 119 return, totaling 236 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Bologna Guglielmo Marconi, Munich and Stuttgart. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Napoli (NAP), Firenze (FI) (FLR) and Olbia (SS) (OLB).