Flights London → Zurich
LCY → ZRH
How long is the flight from London to Zurich?
The flight from London (LCY) to Zurich (ZRH) takes about 1h 22m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects London to Zurich, operating with aircraft such as the Embraer 190, Embraer 170, and Avro RJ100. The destination airport in Zurich, which opened in 1948, serves over 31 million passengers annually.
The London (LCY) → Zurich (ZRH) route is operated by British Airways, Swiss International Air Lines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.1/100 (low), 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 London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Zurich: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LCY) to Zurich (ZRH) heads south-east for about 760 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 22m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
| Swiss International Air Lines (LX) | 44% | 36 min | 1.6% |
Airlines operating LCY-ZRH
Frequently asked questions about LCY-ZRH
The flight from London (LCY) to Zurich (ZRH) takes about 1h 22m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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: British Airways, Swiss International Air Lines.
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The London-Zurich route is about 760 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £220, barring extraordinary circumstances.
