Zurich to Vancouver (ZRH–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ZRH–YVR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Edelweiss leads the route. The flight covers 5,163 miles in approximately 10h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WK Edelweiss Also: LX | 7 | 359 | 9h53 | – | – | LX |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · YVR: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 9:00 AM in Vancouver.
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.
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 Canada Line runs from the airport to Waterfront/downtown in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 on Compass card. Trains depart every 6–8 minutes from the International Terminal station (basement level). Taxis queue outside arrivals; metered fares to downtown are CAD $35–45. Uber and Lyft have a designated pick-up zone.Rental car desks are in the terminal. The VALET shuttle also connects to other transit points on Sea Island. YVR is particularly well-organised for transfers; pre-clearance facility clears U.S.-bound passengers through U.S. customs before departure.
Temperate oceanic climate. One of the mildest in Canada. Winters (November–March) are wet and overcast at 2–8°C. Snow is infrequent at sea level, but when it does fall, the city struggles and the airport can see delays. Fog in winter and early spring is a more consistent disruption risk. Summers (June–August) are warm and dry at 20–27°C with very little rain.
Wildfire smoke from BC and Alberta can reduce visibility at the airport during August and September. Pack rain gear for autumn through spring. Summers are dry and clear.
ZRH–YVR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to YVR
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected by nonstop service from Edelweiss. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
ZRH to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to YVR is about 10 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,163 miles (8,308 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main, Calgary and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.