Zurich to London (ZRH–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ZRH–LHR is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Swiss, British Airways and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 490 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX Swiss Also: AC, NH, WY | 49 | 223, 32N, 32Q | 1h29-1h55 | – | Star Alliance | AC, NH, WY |
| BA British Airways Also: B6, JL, MH | 26 | 319, 320, 32N | 1h38-2h01 | – | Oneworld | B6, JL, MH |
| QR Qatar Airways | 5 | 32N | 1h45 | – | Oneworld | – |
| AI Air India | 1 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
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 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 112 | 37 | 25 |
| Flight time | 1h 50m | 1h 35m | 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 Swiss, British Airways, Qatar Airways and Air India. With 112 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ZRH to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to LHR is about 1 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 490 miles (788 km). There are approximately 112 weekly flights outbound and 98 return, totaling 210 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Brussels, Düsseldorf and Geneva Cointrin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL), Stuttgart (STR) and Ferno (VA) (MXP).