How far is the flight from Zurich to London?

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is about 490 miles (789 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 1h 29m.

Which airlines fly nonstop from Zurich to London?

Swiss International Air Lines and British Airways operate nonstop service from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

What aircraft are used on the ZRH to LHR route?

Carriers typically operate the Airbus A320, Airbus A321 and Embraer E190 on the Zurich–London route.

Is ZRH to LHR a nonstop flight?

Yes. Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a directional nonstop route flown by 2 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.

What countries does the ZRH to LHR route connect?

This route links Zurich, Switzerland with London, United Kingdom.

Which airports does the Zurich to London route use?

Flights depart Zurich Airport (ZRH/LSZH) in Zurich and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL) in London.

ZRH to LHR flights — carriers, fares & flight time

Connecting Zurich, Switzerland with London, United Kingdom, this is one of the more travelled intra-European city pairs. Carriers fly the roughly 490-mile sector nonstop in about 1h 29m. Departures use Zurich Airport, a 1 terminal airport that is a base for Swiss International Air Lines; arrivals land at London Heathrow Airport, which has 4 terminals and anchors British Airways, Virgin Atlantic. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the ZRH–LHR sector stay competitive year-round.

Route facts

Route	Zurich Airport (ZRH) → London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Distance	490 miles
Nonstop flight time	approximately 1h 29m
Nonstop carriers	2
Aircraft types	Airbus A320, Airbus A321, Embraer E190
Market	intra-European

Carriers on this route

Swiss International Air Lines, British Airways operate nonstop service from Zurich to London. On-time performance and cancellation rates appear here once this route's BTS data is baked.

Swiss International Air Lines (LX)
British Airways (BA)

Aircraft on this route

Carriers typically operate the Airbus A320, Airbus A321, Embraer E190 between Zurich and London. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.

Best time to fly

Late spring and early fall offer pleasant London weather and steady operations. Winter adds Swiss ski-connection demand from Zurich.

Connecting your trip

Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for Zurich Airport (ZRH) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.

Fares & booking

Fares on the Zurich to London route move with season and demand; booking roughly two to eight weeks ahead usually beats walk-up prices, and midweek departures tend to be cheaper than weekends. We show indicative cached fares for ZRH–LHR where available and link out to live Skyscanner search for current, bookable prices.

CPH → LHR Copenhagen to London
DUB → LHR Dublin to London
LHR → DUB London to Dublin
LHR → FCO London to Rome
AMS → LHR Amsterdam to London
EWR → LHR Newark to London
LHR → AMS London to Amsterdam
LHR → EWR London to Newark
CDG → LHR Paris to London
FRA → LHR Frankfurt to London
LHR → CDG London to Paris
BOS → LHR Boston to London
LHR → BOS London to Boston
SFO → LHR San Francisco to London
LAX → LHR Los Angeles to London
JFK → LHR New York to London
LHR → JFK London to New York

Frequently asked questions

How far is the flight from Zurich to London?: Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is about 490 miles (789 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 1h 29m.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Zurich to London?: Swiss International Air Lines and British Airways operate nonstop service from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
What aircraft are used on the ZRH to LHR route?: Carriers typically operate the Airbus A320, Airbus A321 and Embraer E190 on the Zurich–London route.
When is the best time to fly from Zurich to London?: Late spring and early fall offer pleasant London weather and steady operations. Winter adds Swiss ski-connection demand from Zurich.
Is ZRH to LHR a nonstop flight?: Yes. Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a directional nonstop route flown by 2 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
What countries does the ZRH to LHR route connect?: This route links Zurich, Switzerland with London, United Kingdom.
Which airports does the Zurich to London route use?: Flights depart Zurich Airport (ZRH/LSZH) in Zurich and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL) in London.

Data sources

Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.