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Flights Prague → Zurich

PRG → ZRH

15
Average risk (Medium)
3
Airlines

Route overview

The flight route connects Prague to Zurich, utilizing a mix of aircraft including the Avro RJ100 and various models of ATR planes. Zurich Airport, which opened in 1948, serves as the bustling destination with over 31 million passengers annually.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~511 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €250 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Prague (PRG) → Zurich (ZRH) route is operated by Swiss International Air Lines, Czech Airlines, Travel Service. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 15/100 (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 Prague the average ATFM delay is 0.9 minutes.

Heading to Zurich: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Prague (PRG) to Zurich (ZRH) heads south-west for about 511 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 4m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Prague the average ATFM delay is 0.9 min (atfm); arriving into Zurich it is 0.7 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
same timezone
Arrival (dest. local time)
15:04
Elevation ZRH
1417 ft
Typical aircraft
Avro RJ100, Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
Est. CO₂/passenger
~51 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
Swiss International Air Lines (LX) 59% 27 min 0.8%

Frequently asked questions about PRG-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 3 airlines: Swiss International Air Lines, Czech Airlines, Travel Service.

Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Zurich, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.

The Prague-Zurich route is about 511 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.