Flights Duesseldorf → Zurich
DUS → ZRH
Route overview
The flight route connects Duesseldorf, whose airport opened in the year 2000, with Zurich, an older aviation hub that dates back to 1948 and currently serves over 31 million passengers annually. Various aircraft types operate on this route, including the Boeing 737-800, Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Boeing 737-700, Canadair Regional Jet 900, Avro RJ100, Fokker 100, and Airbus A321.
The Duesseldorf (DUS) → Zurich (ZRH) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo, Swiss International Air Lines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 18.9/100 (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 Duesseldorf the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Zurich: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Duesseldorf (DUS) to Zurich (ZRH) heads south for about 445 km, a flight time of roughly 59m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Duesseldorf the average ATFM delay is 2.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
| Swiss International Air Lines (LX) | 59% | 27 min | 0.8% |
Airlines operating DUS-ZRH
Frequently asked questions about DUS-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: Lufthansa Cargo, Swiss International Air Lines.
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The Duesseldorf-Zurich route is about 445 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.
