Flights Brussels → Zurich
BRU → ZRH
Route overview
The flight route connects Brussels to Zurich, utilizing both Avro RJ100 and Airbus A320 aircraft. Zurich Airport, which opened in 1948, serves as the destination with an annual passenger traffic of over 31 million.
The Brussels (BRU) → Zurich (ZRH) route is operated by Swiss International Air Lines, Brussels Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 15.4/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Zurich the average ATFM delay is 0.7 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes.
Heading to Zurich: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Brussels (BRU) to Zurich (ZRH) heads south-east for about 483 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 1m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 min (atfm); arriving into Zurich it is 0.7 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels Airlines (SN) | 94% | 9 min | 0.9% |
| Swiss International Air Lines (LX) | 59% | 27 min | 0.8% |
Airlines operating BRU-ZRH
Frequently asked questions about BRU-ZRH
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Swiss International Air Lines, Brussels Airlines.
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The Brussels-Zurich route is about 483 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
