Zurich to London (ZRH–LCY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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LX456
LX Swiss
295
11:55 AM
CET
12:45 PM
GMT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA8764
BA British
E90
12:45 PM
CET
1:17 PM
GMT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA8766
BA British
E90
2:50 PM
CET
3:30 PM
GMT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX466
LX Swiss
295
5:55 PM
CET
6:45 PM
GMT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA8763
BA British
E90
7:00 AM
GMT
9:30 AM
CET
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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BA8765
BA British
E90
11:40 AM
GMT
2:10 PM
CET
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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BA8767
BA British
E90
4:46 PM
GMT
7:17 PM
CET
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX465
LX Swiss
295
5:40 PM
GMT
8:20 PM
CET
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Zurich to London
2 carriers, 25 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 25 Flights/wk 472 mi 1h 32m nonstop -1h behind 12 1-stop hubs

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, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ZRH–LCY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LX Swiss 13 295 1h50 Star Alliance
BA British Airways 12 E90 1h32-1h40 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
295 Embraer E195-E2 – LX
E90 Embraer 190 – BA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: LX (13 flights/wk, 52%)
Oneworld: BA (12 flights/wk, 48%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ZRH to LCY direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
25
Outbound / wk
24
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to LCY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
952
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
London is 1 hour behind Zurich.
ZRH: CET · LCY: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 5:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
472 mi / 760 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 32m to 1h 50m.
Visa & Entry

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.

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.

ZRH–LCY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zurich to London route.
Route details
Distance472 mi / 760 km
Flight time1h 32m to 1h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights25 out / 24 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: ZRH
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m
Destination: LCY
IATA / ICAOLCY / EGLC
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation19 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZRH to LCY flights.
Nonstop flights from Zürich Airport to London City Airport take approximately 1h 32m to 1h 50m. The route covers 472 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: British Airways and Swiss.
There are approximately 25 nonstop flights per week from ZRH to LCY. The return direction has about 24 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PMI, FLR, GVA, FRA, NCE, AMS, AGP, FCO, DUB, BER, EDI and MAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 1 hour behind Zurich.
Yes, return flights from LCY to ZRH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ZRH to LCY

Zürich Airport (ZRH) and London City Airport (LCY) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways and Swiss. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well 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 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 472 miles (760 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via PMI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.