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Cheap Flights from London (LHR) to Zurich (ZRH)

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Flight deals from London Heathrow to Zurich

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Heathrow to Zurich? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Zurich.$172 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Nov, returning Mon, 10 Nov.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Inbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Zurich on Mon, 10 Nov, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $172, select.
Zurich.$173 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Dec, returning Wed, 10 Dec.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from London Heathrow on Sat, 6 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Inbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Zurich on Wed, 10 Dec, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $173, select.
Zurich.$176 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Oct, returning Mon, 10 Nov.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 13 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Inbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Zurich on Mon, 10 Nov, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $176, select.
Zurich.$179 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Mar, returning Fri, 13 Mar.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from London Heathrow on Fri, 6 Mar, arriving in Zurich.Inbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Zurich on Fri, 13 Mar, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $179, select.
Zurich.$181 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Jan, returning Sat, 7 Feb.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from London Heathrow on Sat, 31 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Inbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Zurich on Sat, 7 Feb, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $181, select.
Zurich.$185 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Jul, returning Tue, 5 Aug.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 22 Jul, arriving in Zurich.Inbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Zurich on Tue, 5 Aug, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $185, select.
Zurich.$185 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Nov, returning Wed, 3 Dec.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from London Heathrow on Sat, 29 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Inbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Zurich on Wed, 3 Dec, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $185, select.
Zurich.$185 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Sep, returning Tue, 9 Sep.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Inbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Zurich on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $185, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow to Zurich

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Heathrow to Zurich flights are currently cheapest in November.
May
from $218
Jun
from $186
Jul
from $212
Aug
from $186
Sep
from $185
Oct
from $186
Nov
from $172
Dec
from $173
Jan
from $186
Feb
from $186
Mar
from $179
Apr
from $280

Direct flights from London Heathrow to Zurich

London Heathrow to Zurich: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London Heathrow to Zurich below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Zurich.

London to Zurich: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$172
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time1 hr, 47 mins
Most popular airlineBritish Airways
Average flights per week351

Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow to Zurich: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London Heathrow to Zurich is $172. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 47 minutes is the average flight time from London Heathrow to Zurich.
British Airways, SWISS and Qatar Airways fly direct from London Heathrow to Zurich.
As of May 2025, there are 351 flights per week flying from London Heathrow to Zurich.
The cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow to Zurich is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport on Wednesday, 5 November 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 47 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Zurich but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Zurich is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, British Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Zurich.

Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • Zurich is one hour ahead of London and follows the UTC+1 timezone.

  • Choose from 628 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with SWISS is the earliest available. SWISS operates the latest service of the day at 20:05.

  • Give yourself enough time to catch your LHR to ZRH flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Flying into Zurich (and then discovering more of Switzerland!) is a cinch with British Airways. This popular airline offers direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport.

  • The airline most travellers fly with on this route is British Airways.

  • With 67.95% of its services arriving as planned, British Airways is the most punctual carrier operating LHR to ZRH flights.

  • If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LHR and ZRH:

    • Frankfurt Airport

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • Right now, $114 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $172. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To score cheap tickets from LHR to ZRH, book your journey 11 months ahead of your departure date.

  • The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from LHR to ZRH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport.

Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • 68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on schedule.

  • Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.

  • Catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to LHR:

Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • If you're getting in on a late London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near ZRH:

  • Grab a Zurich Airport rental car and discover Zurich and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are top providers to choose from here.

  • Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks before your departure date.

Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich

  • Zurich Airport to the centre of Zurich has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.

  • It takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Zurich based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you'd like to visit Zurich during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to ZRH in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.

Explore more of Switzerland

  • You've done Zurich, now it's time to discover other corners of Switzerland. Journey around 72 kilometres west to Basel to check off its leading sights. From Basel Minster to Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.

Plan the rest of your trip from London to Zurich

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.