Zurich to London (ZRH–LCY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ZRH–LCY is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Swiss and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 472 miles in approximately 1h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX Swiss | 26 | 290, 295 | 1h35-1h40 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| BA British Airways | 18 | E90 | 1h32-1h40 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · LCY: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 5:00 PM in London.
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–LCY Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to LCY
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and London City Airport (LCY) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways and Swiss. With 44 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ZRH to LCY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to LCY ranges from 1 hours 32 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 472 miles (760 km). There are approximately 44 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 85 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via GVA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.