Zurich to Edinburgh (ZRH–EDI) — 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.
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.
ZRH–EDI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Edelweiss and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 776 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WK Edelweiss Also: LX | 11 | 320 | 2h20-2h25 | – | – | LX |
| U2 easyJet | 4 | 320 | 2h15 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Edinburgh from Zurich
| Metric | ZRH→EDI | BSL→EDI | STR→EDI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZRH | – | 49 mi | 91 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 26 | 7 | 4 |
| Flight time | 2h 20m | 2h 15m | 2h 10m |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · EDI: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 5:00 PM in Edinburgh.
Swiss passport holders enter the UK visa-free for stays up to 6 months as visitors. Since the UK left the EU, Swiss citizens must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before departure. The ETA costs GBP 10 and is linked to the passport digitally. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. E-gates at major UK airports are available to Swiss passport holders.
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.
ZRH–EDI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to EDI
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected by nonstop service from Edelweiss and easyJet. With 26 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
ZRH to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to EDI is about 2 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 776 miles (1,248 km). There are approximately 26 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 52 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London City, Birmingham and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL), Stuttgart (STR) and Ferno (VA) (MXP).