Flights Nuernberg → Zurich
NUE → ZRH
Route overview
The flight route connects Nuremberg, whose airport opened in 1955, with Zurich, where the airport dates back to 1948 and currently serves over 31 million passengers annually. The journey is operated using Avro RJ100 and Fokker 100 aircraft.
The Nuernberg (NUE) → Zurich (ZRH) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo, Swiss International Air Lines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 18.1/100 (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 Nuernberg the average ATFM delay is 3.8 minutes.
Heading to Zurich: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Nuernberg (NUE) to Zurich (ZRH) heads south-west for about 294 km, a flight time of roughly 47m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Nuernberg the average ATFM delay is 3.8 min (ATC pre-departure); 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 NUE-ZRH
Frequently asked questions about NUE-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 Nuernberg-Zurich route is about 294 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.
