Zurich to Ottawa (ZRH–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
YUL Montréal 9h 31m LX → ACAVEK Montréal (YUL) to Ottawa flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 10h 5m AFG3KQ → AF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Ottawa flights
LHR London 10h 33m ACB6BA → A3ACOS London (LHR) to Ottawa flights
YYZ Toronto 10h 56m ACLXOS → ACAMAV Toronto (YYZ) to Ottawa flights
LGW London 11h 3m LXU2 → TS London (LGW) to Ottawa flights
EWR Newark 12h 30m LXOSUA → ACPDTS Newark (EWR) to Ottawa flights
IAD Dulles 12h 39m LXOSUA → ACAVUA Dulles (IAD) to Ottawa flights
ORD Chicago 13h 33m LXOSSN → ACASPAV Chicago (ORD) to Ottawa flights
YYC Calgary 16h 13m WK → ACAFPD Calgary (YYC) to Ottawa flights
YVR Vancouver 17h 2m LXWK → ACNHNZ Vancouver (YVR) to Ottawa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Zurich to Ottawa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-6h behind

While no nonstop service exists between ZRH and YOW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
YUL ~9h 31m CDG ~10h 5m LHR ~10h 33m YYZ ~10h 56m LGW ~11h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
923
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ZRH → YOW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
YOW → ZRH
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-6h
Ottawa is 6 hours behind Zurich.
ZRH: CEST · YOW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 12:00 PM in Ottawa.
Visa & Entry

Swiss passport holders do not need a visa to enter Canada for stays up to 6 months. An Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is required before flying to Canada. Apply online at the official Government of Canada site for CAD 7. Processing takes minutes in most cases and the eTA is valid for 5 years or until the passport expires. The eTA is only needed for air travel. Land or sea crossings from the US do not require one.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

ZRH–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zurich to Ottawa route.
Route details
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ZRH
Full nameZürich Airport
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m
Destination: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZRH to YOW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Charles de Gaulle and London Heathrow.
Ottawa is 6 hours behind Zurich.
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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Charles de Gaulle and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.