Gdańsk to Zurich (GDN–ZRH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
GDN–ZRH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Swiss leads the route. The flight covers 643 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX Swiss Also: LO | 4 | E95 | 2h | – | Star Alliance | LO |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Zurich from Gdańsk
| Metric | GDN→ZRH | POZ→ZRH |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from GDN | – | 151 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h | 1h 45m |
Travel Essentials
GDN: CEST · ZRH: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Gdańsk, it's 6:00 PM in Zurich.
Polish passport holders enter Switzerland freely under the Schengen agreement. No visa, no border control on flights from Poland, no time limit on stays for EU/EFTA citizens. A valid Polish passport or national ID card is sufficient. Switzerland is in the Schengen zone but not in the EU, which affects work permits but not short-term travel.
SWISS flies direct from Warsaw Chopin (WAW) to Zurich (ZRH) in about 2 hours. LOT also operates Warsaw to Zurich and Geneva (GVA). Wizz Air serves Basel-Mulhouse (BSL) from several Polish cities including Warsaw, Krakow, Gdansk, and Katowice. EasyJet connects Geneva from Krakow. Switzerland uses the Swiss franc (CHF), trading at roughly 0.94 CHF per EUR 1. Euros are accepted at many shops and restaurants but change is given in francs, often at an unfavorable rate. Withdraw CHF from ATMs for the cleanest exchange.
Card payments work everywhere, even at market stalls and mountain huts. No mandatory vaccinations. Switzerland is expensive: a simple restaurant lunch costs CHF 25 to 35 (EUR 27 to 37), a coffee CHF 4.50 to 5.50. The train from Zurich Airport to Zurich main station (Hauptbahnhof) takes 10 minutes and costs CHF 6.80. From Geneva Airport, the free Unireso ticket (available at machines in the baggage hall) covers public transport to central Geneva for 80 minutes. For longer stays or work, EU citizens must register with the cantonal migration office (Migrationsamt) and obtain a residence permit.
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.
GDN–ZRH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GDN to ZRH
Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are connected by nonstop service from Swiss. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
GDN to ZRH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GDN to ZRH ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 643 miles (1,035 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BRS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Poznań (POZ).