Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport takes on average 1 hour 46 minutes. The timezone in Zurich is UTC+1, which makes it 1 hour ahead of London.
Every week, there are 628 flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport. If you'd like to take off as early as possible, pick the 06:00 SWISS flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure from LHR to ZRH is 21:40 with British Airways.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
SWISS is your gateway to discovering Zurich (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Switzerland!). Browse the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport offered by this carrier.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all the options for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between LHR and ZRH include:
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Remember, you might need a visa to enter Switzerland. Visa requirements can differ and travel documentation requirements change frequently. Before locking in your cheap ticket from LHR to ZRH, be sure to check with your carrier and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport is ₹ 6,530. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 9,399. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flight tickets from LHR to ZRH, book your journey 2 months ahead of the departure date.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Take advantage of filters to find the perfect journey for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, London Heathrow Airport can be reached in about 57 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 1 minute.
Taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near LHR:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Consider staying in a hotel near ZRH if you're on a late flight from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to central Zurich takes around 19 minutes by car. It's approximately 13 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour and 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Zurich in February.
When booking your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 27ºC.
Search for cheap flight tickets from LHR to ZRH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Zurich
As soon as you've booked your flights from LHR to ZRH, you'll need to find a hotel in Zurich. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this popular destination:
Bahnhofstrasse and Swiss National Museum are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Zurich to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Grossmunster.
Complete your Zurich trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Zurich Airport — next on the list is finding somewhere to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Zurich.