Zurich to London (ZRH–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ZRH–LHR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Swiss and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 490 miles in approximately 1h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 117 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX Swiss Also: AC | 49 | 223, 32N | 1h24-1h55 | – | Star Alliance | AC |
| BA British Airways Also: B6, MH, QR | 31 | 319, 320, 32Q | 1h42-2h | – | Oneworld | B6, MH, QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London from Zurich
| Metric | ZRH→LHR | BSL→LHR | STR→LHR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZRH | – | 49 mi | 91 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 104 | 34 | 25 |
| Flight time | 1h 24m | 1h 33m | 1h 40m |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · LHR: 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.
Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington (15 min, £25). Piccadilly line is slower (50–60 min) but £5.50 with Oyster. National Express coaches serve all terminals from Victoria (60–90 min, £6–10). Black cabs cost £50–90 to central London depending on traffic and time of day.
Mild maritime climate. Summers average 18–23°C with long daylight hours. Winters are 2–7°C, rarely below freezing. Rain is frequent year-round but rarely heavy. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. Fog can disrupt flights November through February.
ZRH–LHR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to LHR
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways and Swiss. With 104 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ZRH to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to LHR ranges from 1 hours 24 minutes to 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 490 miles (788 km). There are approximately 104 weekly flights outbound and 90 return, totaling 194 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
117 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CGN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL), Stuttgart (STR) and Ferno (VA) (MXP).