Zurich to London (ZRH–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ZRH–LGW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Swiss and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 468 miles in approximately 1h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX Swiss | 14 | 290, E95 | 1h40-1h50 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| U2 easyJet | 14 | 319 | 1h40-1h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London from Zurich
| Metric | ZRH→LGW | FDH→LGW | BSL→LGW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZRH | – | 47 mi | 49 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | – | 12 |
| Flight time | 1h 43m | 1h 45m | 1h 35m |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · LGW: 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.
The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.
Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.
ZRH–LGW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to LGW
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected by nonstop service from Swiss and easyJet. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ZRH to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to LGW is about 1 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 468 miles (754 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Geneva Cointrin, Amsterdam and Milan Malpensa. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Friedrichshafen (FDH), Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL) and Strasbourg (SXB).