Flights Frankfurt → Zurich
FRA → ZRH
Route overview
The flight route connects Frankfurt to Zurich, utilizing a diverse fleet of aircraft including the Airbus A319, Boeing 737-300, Embraer 190, Boeing 737-500, Airbus A320, Airbus A321, and Avro RJ100. Zurich Airport, which opened in 1948, serves as the destination with an annual passenger traffic of over 31 million.
The Frankfurt (FRA) → Zurich (ZRH) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo, Swiss International Air Lines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 21/100 (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 Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Zurich: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich (ZRH) heads south for about 286 km, a flight time of roughly 47m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Frankfurt 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 FRA-ZRH
Frequently asked questions about FRA-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 Frankfurt-Zurich route is about 286 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.
