Journey information
Overview: Vienna to Zurich flight
Flights from Vienna to Zurich depart on average 65 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £97 but you can travel from only £37 by coach.
There are 8 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 06:00, the last at 23:05. The fastest flight covers the 592 km distance in 3h 35m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 592 km |
Average flight duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £97 |
Flights per day 65 |
Direct flights 8 |
Fastest flight 3h 35m |
Cheapest month to travel February |
First flight 06:00 |
Last flight 23:05 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Vienna to Zurich
Cheapest price
£107
Average price
£463
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 23 m
Flights per day
60
Distance
592 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Vienna to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Zurich will cost around £463 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £107.
Of the 60 flights that leave Vienna for Zurich every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 592 km distance in an average of 1 h 23 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
JU313 · JU330
JU311 · JU330
EW755 · EW768
EW9753 · EW9764
JU311 · JU334
OS141
OS147
OS133
OS143
OS135Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Vienna to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, and a flight costs an average of £97.
Distance: 592 km
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Coach |
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£238 Average Price | £79 Average Price | £67 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 47m Average total duration 9h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 52m Average total duration 11h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.8 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Vienna to Zurich flight times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Zurich flights for today, Thursday 4 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LH6397+ LH5736 | 05:00 Vienna International Airport | 4h10 | 09:10 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
LH6321+ LH5748 | 05:10 Vienna International Airport | 4h00 | 09:10 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AF1239 · AF1414 | 05:15 Vienna International Airport | 16h15 | 21:30 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AF1239 · AF1814 | 05:15 Vienna International Airport | 11h35 | 16:50 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1900 · KL1925 | 05:50 Vienna International Airport | 11h35 | 17:25 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1900 · KL1919 | 05:50 Vienna International Airport | 4h10 | 10:00 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1900 · KL1923 | 05:50 Vienna International Airport | 9h55 | 15:45 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1900+ KL1921 | 05:50 Vienna International Airport | 6h40 | 12:30 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1900 · KL1927 | 05:50 Vienna International Airport | 15h35 | 21:25 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
LH6327+ LH1186 | 06:00 Vienna International Airport | 3h45 | 09:45 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
OS131 | 06:00 Vienna International Airport | 1h25 | 07:25 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LX3561+ LX2809 | 06:15 Vienna International Airport | 4h15 | 10:30 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
LX3561+ LX2807 | 06:15 Vienna International Airport | 3h45 | 10:00 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
SN6002+ SN2731 | 06:20 Vienna International Airport | 4h00 | 10:20 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
DE4346 · DE4319 | 06:50 Vienna International Airport | 7h30 | 14:20 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
OS133 | 07:25 Vienna International Airport | 1h25 | 08:50 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
EW7751 · EW7762 | 07:45 Vienna International Airport | 6h20 | 14:05 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
QR190 · QR93 | 08:00 Vienna International Airport | 22h00 | 06:00 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
QR190 · QR95 | 08:00 Vienna International Airport | 28h40 | 12:40 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
LH6329+ LH2368 | 08:25 Vienna International Airport | 3h30 | 11:55 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
EW9751 · EW9762 | 08:35 Vienna International Airport | 5h35 | 14:10 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
OS135 | 08:45 Vienna International Airport | 1h25 | 10:10 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
JU311 · JU330 | 08:50 Vienna International Airport | 23h00 | 07:50 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
JU311 · JU334 | 08:50 Vienna International Airport | 10h05 | 18:55 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
LH6333+ LH5682 | 09:30 Vienna International Airport | 3h25 | 12:55 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
DE4344 · DE4319 | 10:10 Vienna International Airport | 4h10 | 14:20 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1902 · KL1923 | 11:15 Vienna International Airport | 4h30 | 15:45 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1902 · KL1917 | 11:15 Vienna International Airport | 20h00 | 07:15 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1902 · KL1925 | 11:15 Vienna International Airport | 6h10 | 17:25 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1902 · KL1927 | 11:15 Vienna International Airport | 10h10 | 21:25 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AF1139 · AF1414 | 11:25 Vienna International Airport | 10h05 | 21:30 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AF1139 · AF1814 | 11:25 Vienna International Airport | 5h25 | 16:50 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
OS139 | 11:55 Vienna International Airport | 1h25 | 13:20 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH6417+ LH5684 | 12:55 Vienna International Airport | 3h20 | 16:15 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
EW9753 · EW9764 | 13:45 Vienna International Airport | 5h25 | 19:10 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
OS141 | 14:00 Vienna International Airport | 1h20 | 15:20 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
EW7753 · EW7764 | 14:10 Vienna International Airport | 4h20 | 18:30 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
QR184 · QR95 | 14:15 Vienna International Airport | 22h25 | 12:40 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
QR184 · QR93 | 14:15 Vienna International Airport | 15h45 | 06:00 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
EW755 · EW768 | 14:55 Vienna International Airport | 3h35 | 18:30 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1906 · KL1919 | 15:55 Vienna International Airport | 18h05 | 10:00 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1906 · KL1917 | 15:55 Vienna International Airport | 15h20 | 07:15 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1906 · KL1927 | 15:55 Vienna International Airport | 5h30 | 21:25 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
DE4348 · DE4311 | 16:10 Vienna International Airport | 3h35 | 19:45 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
LH6331+ LH5742 | 16:10 Vienna International Airport | 3h10 | 19:20 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
OS143 | 16:15 Vienna International Airport | 1h25 | 17:40 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AF1739 · AF1114 | 17:20 Vienna International Airport | 15h30 | 08:50 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
OS145 | 17:30 Vienna International Airport | 1h25 | 18:55 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1910+ KL1917 | 17:50 Vienna International Airport | 13h25 | 07:15 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1910+ KL1919 | 17:50 Vienna International Airport | 16h10 | 10:00 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1910 · KL1921 | 17:50 Vienna International Airport | 18h40 | 12:30 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
OS147 | 19:15 Vienna International Airport | 1h20 | 20:35 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
JU315 · JU332 | 19:50 Vienna International Airport | 17h25 | 13:15 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
JU315 · JU334 | 19:50 Vienna International Airport | 23h05 | 18:55 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
JU315 · JU330 | 19:50 Vienna International Airport | 12h00 | 07:50 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
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Vienna to Zurich Flights: An Overview
Zurich is the capital city of Switzerland. The city is situated in the north-central part of Switzerland. Research has shown that this city has the highest life quality compared to all other parts of the world. There are several transport options from Vienna to Zurich, though by far the fastest and most convenient option is to board a direct flight between the two destinations. Direct flights from Vienna to Zurich take about one hour and 20 minutes to complete the journey. Several airlines ply the route from Vienna and Zurich giving passengers flexibility when planning their travel. There are departures spread throughout the day with up to ten direct departures making flights from Vienna to Zurich a great choice.
Which airlines fly from Vienna to Zurich?
There are over six airlines offering flights from Vienna to Zurich. They include Emirates, SWISS, Austrian, Lufthansa, Luxair, and Eurowings. Three of the airlines offer direct flights along this route. The earliest flight takes off at 06:25 a.m. and arrives in Zurich at 07:45 a.m., while the last flight leaves at 08:05 p.m. and arrives at 09:25 p.m.
How long is the flight from Vienna to Zurich?
Direct flights from Vienna to Zurich take one hour and 20 minutes. The flight distance between the two cities is 600 kilometers. Emirates Airline offers the fastest flight, covering the distance in one hour and 15 minutes with Swiss Air and Austrian Airlines taking just five minutes longer. As expected, the journey time for connecting flights is longer based on the connecting cities and layover duration. The longest connecting flight takes three hours and 30 minutes meaning they are still a viable option. Connecting flights feature layovers in various cities such as Munich, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, and Cologne.
How many flights are there from Vienna to Zurich?
Emirates, SWISS and Austrian Airlines are the major airlines flying directly along the Vienna-Zurich route. All these airlines offer both weekdays and weekend flights. There are over 17 daily flights from Vienna to Zurich of which up to 10 are direct. This translates to over 110 flights per week. Take-offs start early in the morning until late evening.
What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Vienna to Zurich?
Departure Airport: Vienna airport is the international airport serving Vienna city center. The airport is situated in Schwechat, 18 kilometers southeast of central Vienna. Vienna airport is the largest airport serving as the hub for Eurowings and Austrian Airlines. The airport is known as a tourism and business hotspot. This is due to its central geographical location in the heart of Europe. At the same time, the airport is one of the Austrian largest employers. There are numerous transport options to and from the airport. Passengers may opt to travel by train, taxi or bus. Vienna airport taxi is the fastest option taking about 20 minutes to get to the city center from the airport. The airport has various amenities, which include airport lounges, charging points, WiFi, 24-hour food outlets, lockers, duty-free shopping and hotels.
Arrival Airport: Zurich airport is a major international airport in Switzerland. It is the main airport serving Zurich, the capital of Switzerland. It's situated 13 kilometers north of central Zurich. With around 350 rail connections and over numerous bus and tram departures a day, Zurich Airport is considered to be one of the best-connected locations in Switzerland, with its own designated train station beneath the terminal for easy onward travel. Besides, the airport has several public facilities such as airport lounges, mobile charging points, WiFi, 24-hour food courts, banks, and ATMs.
FAQs: Vienna to Zurich flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna to Zurich by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zurich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Flights from Vienna to Zurich generally leave from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
Vienna International Airport is 19.4 km away from Vienna city centre and Zurich Airport is 12.2 km from Zurich city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Vienna and Zurich
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are available, including duty-free in Terminal 2 and fashion stores like \Heinemann Duty Free.\.
- Parking available near the terminals, approximately 4.9€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including the Sky Lounge in Terminal 3.
- Located in the arrivals area of Terminal 1.
- Bus: VAL 1, VAL 2, 1187
- Train: S7, Railjet
- Free Wi-Fi available for 2 hours; additional time can be purchased.
- Shops located in Airside Center, including duty-free and luxury brands like Gucci and Hermès.
- Parking available in P1, P2, and P3, approximately 5.2€ (CHF 5) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including Swiss and Aspire Lounges, with amenities like food and showers.
- Located in Service Center, open daily.
- Train: S2, S16, S24
- Tram: 10, 12
- Bus: 768, 759
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