Flights Zurich → Prague
ZRH → PRG
Route overview
The flight route connects Zurich, where the airport opened in 1948, with Prague. The high-traffic destination airport serves over 17,750,528 passengers annually, making it a significant hub for air travel. Various aircraft types operate on this route, including the Avro RJ100 and Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR series planes, catering to diverse passenger needs and preferences.
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) → Prague (PRG) route is operated by Swiss International Air Lines, Czech Airlines, Travel Service. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 15.6/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Prague the average ATFM delay is 0.9 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Zurich the average ATFM delay is 0.7 minutes.
Heading to Prague: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Zurich (ZRH) to Prague (PRG) heads north-east for about 511 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 4m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Zurich the average ATFM delay is 0.7 min (atfm); arriving into Prague it is 0.9 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-PRG
Frequently asked questions about ZRH-PRG
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.
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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.
