Flights Zurich → Lugano
ZRH → LUG
Route overview
The flight route operates between Zurich and Lugano, utilizing the Saab 2000 aircraft. The airport in Zurich, where passengers board for this journey, has been operational since 1948. The destination city of Lugano sees approximately 88,570 passengers annually at its airport.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Zurich (ZRH) → Lugano (LUG) route is operated by Swiss International Air Lines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 16.4/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. Departing from Zurich the average ATFM delay is 0.7 minutes.
Heading to Lugano: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Zurich (ZRH) to Lugano (LUG) heads south for about 164 km, a flight time of roughly 38m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Zurich the average ATFM delay is 0.7 min (atfm).
Route facts
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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% |
Airlines operating ZRH-LUG
Frequently asked questions about ZRH-LUG
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The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Swiss International Air Lines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
