Zurich to Sylt (ZRH–GWT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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LX Swiss
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LX Swiss
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Zurich to Sylt
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 515 mi 1h 40m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

ZRH–GWT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Swiss leads the route. The flight covers 515 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ZRH–GWT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LX Swiss 4 223 1h40 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – LX
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: LX (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ZRH to GWT direction.
Mon
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Tue
1
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Wed
0
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Thu
1
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Fri
0
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Sat
1
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Sun
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to GWT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
357
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Sylt is 0 hours the same as Zurich.
ZRH: CEST · GWT: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 6:00 PM in Sylt.
Distance & Flight Time
515 mi / 829 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m.
Visa & Entry

Switzerland and Germany are both Schengen members. Swiss citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Germany without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to ZRH

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.

Facts

ZRH–GWT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zurich to Sylt route.
Route details
Distance515 mi / 829 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 6 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: ZRH
Full nameZürich Airport
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m
Destination: GWT
Full nameWesterland Sylt Airport
IATA / ICAOGWT / EDXW
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Elevation51 ft / 16 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZRH to GWT flights.
Nonstop flights from Zürich Airport to Westerland Sylt Airport take approximately 1h 40m. The route covers 515 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Swiss.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from ZRH to GWT. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FRA, DUS and MUC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from GWT to ZRH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ZRH to GWT

Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT) are connected by nonstop service from Swiss. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ZRH to GWT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZRH to GWT ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 515 miles (829 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via FRA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.