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The British Museum
World-class collection spanning ancient civilisations, the Rosetta Stone and global treasures with free permanent galleries.
Flights from Zurich to London depart on average 119 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
There are 22 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:55, the last at 22:40. The fastest flight covers the 777 km distance in 1h 35m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 777 km |
Average flight duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Flights per day 119 |
Direct flights 22 |
Fastest flight 1h 35m |
First flight 5:55 |
Last flight 22:40 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Cheapest price
£171
Average price
£655
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 39 m
Flights per day
55
Distance
777 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Zurich to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to London will cost around £655 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £171.
Of the 55 flights that leave Zurich for London every day 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 777 km distance in an average of 1 h 39 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 h 45 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.
U28484
RK 4181
DE4312 · DE4317
EW763+
EW472
BA765
U28484
RK 4181
LX430
LX432
BA765Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Zurich to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 1.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £171.
Distance: 777 km
Most popular Flight | Train | Coach |
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£109 Average Price Cheapest | £284 Average Price | £120 Average Price |
5h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 10m Average total duration 21h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.3 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to London flights for today, Friday 21 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BA763 | 21:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1h40 | 22:10 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U22532 | 21:35 Zurich Airport | 1h45 | 22:20 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U28484 | 21:45 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1h35 | 22:20 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 22 August | |||||
TP8180 · TP1328 | 6:20 Zurich Airport | 6h00 | 11:20 London Gatwick Airport | 1 change | |
TP935 · TP1352 | 6:20 Zurich Airport | 7h25 | 12:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1942 · KL983 | 6:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 4h00 | 9:30 London City Airport | 1 change | |
BA765 | 6:35 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1h45 | 7:20 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA741 | 7:15 Zurich Airport | 2h00 | 8:15 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
SN5104+ SN2093 | 7:25 Zurich Airport | 3h50 | 10:15 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LX430 | 7:45 Zurich Airport | 1h40 | 8:25 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
DE4312 · DE4317 | 8:00 Zurich Airport | 11h50 | 18:50 London Gatwick Airport | 1 change | |
DE4312 · DE4245 | 8:00 Zurich Airport | 7h40 | 14:40 London Gatwick Airport | 1 change | |
DE4312 · DE4123 | 8:00 Zurich Airport | 26h00 | 9:00 London Gatwick Airport | 1 change | |
EW9761 · EW9464 | 8:40 Zurich Airport | 3h50 | 11:30 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
EW763+ EW472 | 8:50 Zurich Airport | 3h25 | 11:15 London Gatwick Airport | 1 change | |
KL1918 · KL1013 | 9:20 Zurich Airport | 9h30 | 17:50 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1918 · KL1011 | 9:20 Zurich Airport | 7h55 | 16:15 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1918 · KL1009 | 9:20 Zurich Airport | 5h30 | 13:50 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1918 · KL1017 | 9:20 Zurich Airport | 12h35 | 20:55 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
TP8204 · TP1350 | 9:20 Zurich Airport | 9h25 | 17:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
TP8196 · TP1330 | 9:45 Zurich Airport | 11h40 | 20:25 London Gatwick Airport | 1 change | |
U28472 | 10:25 Zurich Airport | 1h45 | 11:10 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AF1115 · AF1180 | 10:55 Zurich Airport | 8h40 | 18:35 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
AF1115 · AF1280 | 10:55 Zurich Airport | 6h40 | 16:35 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
AF1115 · AF1380 | 10:55 Zurich Airport | 11h30 | 21:25 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
U28484 | 11:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1h35 | 11:50 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH1187 · LH908 | 11:20 Zurich Airport | 4h20 | 14:40 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
DE4318 · DE4123 | 11:20 Zurich Airport | 22h40 | 9:00 London Gatwick Airport | 1 change | |
DE4318 · DE4245 | 11:20 Zurich Airport | 4h20 | 14:40 London Gatwick Airport | 1 change | |
DE4318 · DE4317 | 11:20 Zurich Airport | 8h30 | 18:50 London Gatwick Airport | 1 change | |
KL1920 · KL1017 | 11:50 Zurich Airport | 10h05 | 20:55 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1920 · KL1011 | 11:50 Zurich Airport | 5h25 | 16:15 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1920 · KL1013 | 11:50 Zurich Airport | 7h00 | 17:50 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
BA761 | 11:55 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1h50 | 12:45 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
TP6762 · TP1364 | 12:50 Zurich Airport | 7h00 | 18:50 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
TP931 · TP1366 | 13:15 Zurich Airport | 10h40 | 22:55 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
TP931 · TP1358 | 13:15 Zurich Airport | 9h45 | 22:00 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LH1189 · LH914 | 13:25 Zurich Airport | 4h15 | 16:40 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1922 · KL1017 | 14:20 Zurich Airport | 7h35 | 20:55 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1922 · KL1013 | 14:20 Zurich Airport | 4h30 | 17:50 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1922 · KL1001 | 14:20 Zurich Airport | 18h20 | 7:40 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
TP8202 · TP1358 | 14:30 Zurich Airport | 8h30 | 22:00 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
TP8202 · TP1366 | 14:30 Zurich Airport | 9h25 | 22:55 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
AF1615 · AF1380 | 14:50 Zurich Airport | 7h35 | 21:25 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
AF1615 · AF1180 | 14:50 Zurich Airport | 4h45 | 18:35 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
AF1615 · AF1680 | 14:50 Zurich Airport | 18h05 | 7:55 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
BA735 | 15:35 Zurich Airport | 2h00 | 16:35 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
DE4310 · DE4123 | 16:45 Zurich Airport | 17h15 | 9:00 London Gatwick Airport | 1 change | |
DE4310 · DE4245 | 16:45 Zurich Airport | 22h55 | 14:40 London Gatwick Airport | 1 change | |
LX432 | 17:10 Zurich Airport | 1h40 | 17:50 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1924 · KL1017 | 17:35 Zurich Airport | 4h20 | 20:55 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1924 · KL991 | 17:35 Zurich Airport | 24h45 | 17:20 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1924 · KL993 | 17:35 Zurich Airport | 25h55 | 18:30 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1924 · KL1005 | 17:35 Zurich Airport | 18h10 | 10:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1924 · KL1001 | 17:35 Zurich Airport | 15h05 | 7:40 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
RK 4181 | 18:25 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1h35 | 19:00 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LX338 | 18:30 Zurich Airport | 1h50 | 19:20 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LX340 | 20:55 Zurich Airport | 1h50 | 21:45 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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World-class collection spanning ancient civilisations, the Rosetta Stone and global treasures with free permanent galleries.
National collection of European painting from Van Gogh to Turner in a landmark Trafalgar Square setting.
Vast museum of art, design and performance, loved for fashion, sculpture and major temporary exhibitions.
Lively pedestrian riverside route linking major sights, street performers, markets and excellent views across the Thames.
West End square famous for lions, fountains and events, surrounded by galleries and central to many first-time visits.
Grand royal park with Serpentine lake, broad paths and easy walks to Kensington Palace and Buckingham Palace.
A classic breakfast of sausages, bacon, eggs, beans, mushrooms and toast. A staple of British cafés and weekend dining across London.
Pale ale battered fish with chips, usually served with mushy peas and tartare sauce. A long-standing favourite in London pubs and chippies.
Slow-cooked beef in rich gravy topped with mashed potato. This hearty pie is closely associated with East London working-class food culture.
Luxury hotel venue renowned for formal afternoon tea with fine pastries, sandwiches and impeccable service in grand surroundings.
Refined Indian restaurant with a Michelin star, celebrated for polished cooking and a landmark role in London’s modern dining scene.
Historic dining room famed for traditional British pies, roast meats and classic puddings in elegant, old-school surroundings.
Very costly by European standards; hotels, dining and transport are notably pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks.
Restaurants often add a 12.5% service charge; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafés: no obligation, small change optional.
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With no fewer than 20 direct flights from Monday to Friday and a total of four arrival airports, there are plenty of choices for flights from Switzerland's biggest city to the British capital. This shorter-range European route has a quickest scheduled flight time of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Swiss Air, the country’s national airline, flies daily, as does the UK flag carrier, British Airways. Both serve Heathrow and London City Airport. The UK-based budget carrier easyJet also flies into London Gatwick and Luton. Eurowings and Iberia are among the other European airlines offering a one-stop service, typically via Cologne or Dusseldorf.
Most direct services between Zurich and London’s arrival airports are clocked at between one hour 35 and one hour 55 minutes. However, it’s worth remembering that indirect flights involving a short stop may still have a considerably longer total journey time of five hours or longer.
The route's three main operators provide 20 direct flights between them from Sunday to Friday and at least 17 on Saturdays. Add in the services with a single layover and travellers have close to 30 journey choices a day.
Departure airport: Zurich’s three-terminal airport is the country’s main international hub. Its impressive Airport Centre provides bars and restaurants and airside duty-free shopping and has direct links to the local and national rail network and the Stadtbahn light rail system. Central Zurich is only 15 minutes away by train; it’s also accessible via the A51 motorway.
Arrival airport: London Heathrow offers all the cafes, restaurants, shopping and business services of Britain’s showcase airport, all within 20 minutes of London Paddington via Heathrow Express or around 40 minutes from Zone 1 by Tube. The compact City Airport is a popular business choice, at under 30 minutes by DLR from the city and 10 minutes from Canary Wharf. London Gatwick is served by direct trains to London Bridge and Victoria (via Gatwick Express). Luton Airport is a few minutes from the M1 and connects by shuttle to the main north-south railway line through London.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Zurich to London flights use the Zurich Airport to London Heathrow Airport airport pair, with some services landing at London City Airport. Use this guide to compare Zurich and London airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Zurich Airport is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zurich Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available for 2 hours; additional time can be purchased. ATMs are located in Arrival and Departureas, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zurich Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zurich Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
London Heathrow Airport is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Heathrow Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for up to 4 hours. ATMs are located in all terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Heathrow Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Heathrow Airport: Assistance.
London City Airport is 12 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London City Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London City Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London City Airport: Elevators, ramps.
London Gatwick Airport is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Gatwick Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 90 minutes. ATMs are located in both terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Gatwick Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Gatwick Airport: Assistance.
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