Flights Rome → Zurich
FCO → ZRH
Route overview
This flight route connects Rome with Zurich, operating between two historically significant airports that opened in 1947 and 1948 respectively. The route is served by a variety of aircraft including the Embraer 175, Embraer 190, Airbus A320, Airbus A321, and Airbus A319, catering to one of Europe's busiest travel corridors with Zurich Airport handling over thirty-one million passengers annually.
The Rome (FCO) → Zurich (ZRH) route is operated by ITA Airways, Etihad Airways, Swiss International Air Lines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 21.1/100 (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 Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 minutes.
Heading to Zurich: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Rome (FCO) to Zurich (ZRH) heads north-west for about 693 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 17m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 59% | 35 min | 4.9% |
| Swiss International Air Lines (LX) | 59% | 27 min | 0.8% |
Airlines operating FCO-ZRH
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Frequently asked questions about FCO-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: ITA Airways, Etihad Airways, Swiss International Air Lines.
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The Rome-Zurich route is about 693 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.
