Journey information
Overview: Zurich to Edinburgh flight
Flights from Zurich to Edinburgh depart on average 58 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £39 if you book in advance.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:10, the last at 22:05. The fastest flight covers the 1249 km distance in 2h 20m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1249 km |
Average flight duration 2h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Flights per day 58 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 2h 20m |
Cheapest month to travel September |
First flight 05:10 |
Last flight 22:05 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Zurich to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£111
Average price
£111
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 20 m
Flights per day
1
Distance
1249 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Zurich to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Edinburgh will cost around £111 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £111.
Of the 1 flights that leave Zurich for Edinburgh every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 1249 km distance in an average of 2 h 20 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
The slowest flights will take 2 h 20 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.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Zurich to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 3.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £39, and a train costs an average of £552.
Distance: 1249 km
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Most popular Flight | Train | Coach |
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£118 Average Price Cheapest | £557 Average Price | £147 Average Price |
5h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 28m Average total duration 16h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 37h 58m Average total duration 37h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
3.7 - 7.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Zurich to Edinburgh flight times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Edinburgh flights for today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BA755+ BA8708 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 9h10 | 19:25 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1944+ KL927 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 26h25 | 12:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
AF3186+ AF1641 · AF1886 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h20 | 21:35 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1944+ KL933 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 12h55 | 23:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
AF3186+ AF1841 · AF1886 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h20 | 21:35 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1944+ KL931 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 5h50 | 16:05 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA755 · BA1456 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h30 | 18:45 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
AF3186+ AF1741 · AF1886 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h20 | 21:35 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1944+ KL923 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 23h05 | 09:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
AF3186+ AF1651 · AF1886 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h20 | 21:35 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
BA755+ BA8706 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 7h10 | 17:25 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA755 · BA1452 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 6h20 | 16:35 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH1187 · LH962 | 10:25 Zurich Airport | 6h40 | 17:05 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1920 · KL933 | 10:55 Zurich Airport | 12h15 | 23:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1920 · KL931 | 10:55 Zurich Airport | 5h10 | 16:05 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH5739+ LH962 | 11:10 Zurich Airport | 5h55 | 17:05 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
SN2732 · SN2063 | 11:20 Zurich Airport | 3h40 | 15:00 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
U21231 | 11:40 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 2h20 | 14:00 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA713+ BA8710 | 12:15 Zurich Airport | 8h15 | 20:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA713 · BA1456 | 12:15 Zurich Airport | 6h30 | 18:45 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA713+ BA8708 | 12:15 Zurich Airport | 7h10 | 19:25 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA713 · BA1460 | 12:15 Zurich Airport | 8h05 | 20:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
AF1615 · AF1886 | 13:10 Zurich Airport | 8h25 | 21:35 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1922+ KL933 | 13:15 Zurich Airport | 9h55 | 23:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1922+ KL923 | 13:15 Zurich Airport | 20h05 | 09:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
AF1686+ AF1293 | 13:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 21h10 | 10:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
AF1886+ AF1293 | 13:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h05 | 21:35 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL2016+ KL933+ KL2046 | 13:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 9h40 | 23:10 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
KL2022+ KL933+ KL2046 | 13:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 9h40 | 23:10 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
BA8766 · BA8708 | 13:50 Zurich Airport | 5h35 | 19:25 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA8766 · BA8714 | 13:50 Zurich Airport | 7h10 | 21:00 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA8766 · BA8710 | 13:50 Zurich Airport | 6h40 | 20:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA8766+ BA1460 | 13:50 Zurich Airport | 6h30 | 20:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA759 · BA1464 | 14:55 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 7h35 | 22:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA759 · BA1460 | 14:55 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 5h25 | 20:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA717 · BA1460 | 15:30 Zurich Airport | 4h50 | 20:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA717 · BA1464 | 15:30 Zurich Airport | 7h00 | 22:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1924 · KL923 | 16:30 Zurich Airport | 16h50 | 09:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1924 · KL933 | 16:30 Zurich Airport | 6h40 | 23:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LX8290 | 16:45 Zurich Airport | 2h20 | 19:05 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
WK290 | 16:45 Zurich Airport | 2h20 | 19:05 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1948+ KL927 | 17:00 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 19h40 | 12:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1948+ KL929 | 17:00 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 24h30 | 17:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1948+ KL923 | 17:00 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 16h20 | 09:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1948+ KL931 | 17:00 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 23h05 | 16:05 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1948+ KL933 | 17:00 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 6h10 | 23:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
AF1815 · AF1686 | 17:50 Zurich Airport | 16h50 | 10:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1926+ KL933 | 18:10 Zurich Airport | 5h00 | 23:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1926+ KL927 | 18:10 Zurich Airport | 18h30 | 12:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1926+ KL923 | 18:10 Zurich Airport | 15h10 | 09:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA763 · BA1438 | 18:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 12h40 | 07:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
| Saturday 21 March | |||||
![]() | 09:05 Zurich | 2h20 | 11:25 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Zurich to Edinburgh flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Edinburgh
- 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
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in the terminal, including WHSmith and World Duty Free.
- Short-term parking near the terminal, approximately 5.4€ (£4.50) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including Aspire and No1 Lounge.
- Located in the main terminal, near baggage claim.
- Bus: Airlink 100, Skylink 200, Skylink 300
- Tram: Edinburgh Trams
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