Flight Routes from London Heathrow to Zurich

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Flight schedule from London Heathrow (LHR) to Zurich (ZRH)

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  1. 17 – 23 August 2026
  2. 24 – 30 August 2026
  3. 31 Aug – 6 Sept 2026
    1. LHRZRH
      non-stop
      1. Swiss International Air Lines
    2. LHRZRH
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      1. British Airways
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      1. British Airways
    4. LHRZRH
      non-stop
      1. British Airways
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      1. British Airways
    6. LHRZRH
      1 stopover
      1. Lufthansa
    7. LHRZRH
      non-stop
      1. Swiss International Air Lines
    8. LHRZRH
      non-stop
      1. Swiss International Air Lines
    9. LHRZRH
      1 stopover
      1. Eurowings
    10. LHRZRH
      non-stop
      1. British Airways
    11. LHRZRH
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      1. British Airways
    12. LHRZRH
      1 stopover
      1. SAS Scandinavian Airlines
    13. LHRZRH
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      1. British Airways
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      1. British Airways
    15. LHRZRH
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      1. Swiss International Air Lines

      Tips and tricks to help you find cheap flights from London Heathrow to Zurich

      Favourite airline: British Airways
      70 % of bookings on this flight route are made with British Airways, Swiss and Brussels Airlines.
      British Airways
      38 %
      Swiss
      23 %
      Brussels Airlines
      9 %
      Cheapest weekday: Wednesday
      Cheap flights on this route are operated on Wednesday.
      Direct flights are the cheapest connection
      Compared to direct flights, flights with a stopover on this route are on average 32 % more expensive.
      non stop flight
      1 stop
      01h 50min
      18h 30min
      £104
      £152
      The favourite connection is non-stop
      63 % of travellers decide to book a direct flight on this route.
      Route
      bookings
      Direct flights
      01h 50min, from £104
      63 %
      1 stopover Brussels
      04h 10min, from £154
      12 %
      1 stopover Frankfurt-Main
      04h 25min, from £188
      7 %

      Useful information about the flight from London Heathrow to Zurich

      Lakeside Zurich

      Zurich is located on Lake Zurich and is the largest city of the Swiss Confederation. It is the financial centre of Switzerland and home to the headquarters of many international companies. Zurich has theatres, museums, art galleries and a wide range of bars and restaurants. It is often called the "portal to the Alps" because of its proximity to the Swiss Alps.

      Seasons plus attractions and tips

      Zurich is a year-round travel destination with the best time to visit being June through to mid-August. The weather is cool and mild in Spring and Autumn, and it can be hot in the Summer. Winters are cold and tend to be foggy in November and December. Visit for holidays and festivals and enjoy the local culture. The medieval 'Sechseläuten' festival is usually held in  April, with a parade and the symbolic burning of Winter in the form of a "Böögg" effigy. There is a street parade, part of a techno festival in August, and in the second week of September is 'Knabenschiessen', a target shooting event.

      Zurich pre-travel tips

      Zürich is a multilingual city with German, English and French being spoken. The cost of living in Zürich is approximately 20% to 40% higher than in London. A cheap meal costs around 25 Fr.

      After arriving in Zurich

      Zurich Airport is Switzerland's largest and busiest airport. Regular trains run to Zurich Central, a 12 minute journey away. Trains depart from level 2 at the airport by the shopping area and opposite arrivals. A single ticket to the city centre costs around 6.60 Fr. Tram 10 travels from the airport to the main station and takes 40 minutes. A ticket costs around 6.60 Fr, the same price as a train ticket. Buses travel from the airport to the city centre. Buses and tram stops, are on the airport ground floor, level 1. A taxi costs around 70 CHF.

      The range of accommodation is wide
       
      Hostels are inexpensive and cost from 34CHF per night for a shared room.  Hotels cost about 120 Fr. per person per night.

      Central Zürich is quite compact and visitors can walk or cycle. However, the public transport system is efficient and a ZürichCard is available for the extensive transport network. The ZürichCard offers discounts for some museums and attractions. Cards are valid for either 24 or 72 hours.

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      Flight information: London Heathrow - Zurich

      Cheapest outbound flight from £95.99
      Outbound and return from £106.97
      Flight duration min. 01:45 / max. 01:50
      Return flight duration min. 01:45/ max. 02:05
      Distance 789 km
      Flights per week 77
      Departure airport Airport London Heathrow (LHR)
      Arrival airport Airport Zurich (Zürich)-Kloten (ZRH)
      Destination country Flights to Switzerland
      City-Code - Arrival airport London - Zurich (Zürich)-Kloten
      Departure airport - Destination country London Heathrow - Switzerland