Tel Aviv to Zurich (TLV–ZRH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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TLV–ZRH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. El Al and Swiss lead the route. The flight covers 1,746 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LY El Al Also: SK | 16 | 320, 738, 739 | 4h20 | – | – | SK |
| LX Swiss | 14 | 223, 333 | 4h10-4h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Zurich from Tel Aviv
| Metric | TLV→ZRH | AMM→ZRH |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from TLV | – | 68 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 36 | 3 |
| Flight time | 4h 20m | 4h 35m |
Travel Essentials
TLV: IDT · ZRH: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Tel Aviv, it's 5:00 PM in Zurich.
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.
TLV–ZRH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TLV to ZRH
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are connected by nonstop service from El Al and Swiss. With 36 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TLV to ZRH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TLV to ZRH is about 4 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,746 miles (2,809 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 45 return, totaling 81 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Vienna and Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Amman (AMM).