Zurich to Boston (ZRH–BOS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ZRH–BOS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Swiss leads the route. The flight covers 3,735 miles in approximately 8h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX Swiss Also: UA | 14 | 333, 359 | 7h41-8h20 | – | Star Alliance | UA |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Boston from Zurich
| Metric | ZRH→BOS | MXP→BOS |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZRH | – | 127 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 11 |
| Flight time | 8h 1m | 8h 36m |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · BOS: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 12:00 PM in Boston.
Switzerland is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Swiss passport holders need an approved ESTA to enter the US. Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov at least 72 hours before departure. The fee is USD 21. ESTA is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. It allows multiple entries.
ESTA permits stays up to 90 days per visit. You cannot extend or change your immigration status while on ESTA. If denied, you must apply for a B1/B2 visa at the US Embassy in Bern. At the border, CBP officers may ask about your travel purpose, return ticket, and accommodation. Your passport must be valid for the duration of the stay.
Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.
Silver Line SL1 (free from Logan) runs to South Station in 15–20 minutes, connecting to the Red Line subway and Amtrak services. The Massport Shuttle connects all Logan terminals and the remote parking areas; it's also the transfer between terminals. Water taxi to Long Wharf (downtown) is $12 and runs seasonally; check weather and schedule.Taxis to downtown Boston cost $30–45 (tunnel toll included in meter). Ride-hails pick up at designated zones; follow the Logan app directions to avoid the main curb chaos. MBTA Blue Line (Airport station, free shuttle from terminals) reaches downtown in 10 minutes but requires a separate transfer. Amtrak Acela to New York departs from South Station (2.5h, from $49).
Humid continental climate with significant maritime influence. Winters (December–March) bring regular Nor'easters. These coastal storms that dump heavy snow and produce high winds, frequently closing Logan for hours and causing mass cancellations. Ice storms hit several times each winter. BOS is one of the most weather-disrupted major US airports in winter.
Summers are warm (22–29°C) with humidity and afternoon thunderstorms causing July–August delays. Hurricane remnants reach New England in September–October. Spring and fall are mild (8–18°C) but unpredictable. Logan's harbor location means it runs windier than inland readings suggest. Factor this into small aircraft routing.
ZRH–BOS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to BOS
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) are connected by nonstop service from Swiss. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
ZRH to BOS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to BOS is about 8 hours 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,735 miles (6,011 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Heathrow, Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ferno (VA) (MXP).