Flights to Zurich: practical information
Cheap airlines to Zurich
Get your fill of art and shopping when you book cheap flights to Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland. easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and germanwings and Swiss Airline will get you from London to Zurich in no time. Zurich Airport (ZRH), which is just about 6 miles north of the city centre of Zurich.
When to book flights to Zurich
Zurich enjoys hot and summer summers as well as cold and snowy winters, it's a city for both seasons thanks to its location near the mountains for skiers and its great city attractions for the summer.
- Peak season: July and August during the summer and December through March when winter snow conditions are at their best.
- Low season: April and September when the city tends to get a lot of rain.
Flight duration
Direct flights to Zurich from London take 1h 40min.
Experience Zurich: what to do, what to see
Whether you arrive in time for summer or for a ski holiday in winter, there is plenty to see and do in Zurich by day and by night.
Essentials in Zurich
Grossmünster: This Romanesque church offers great views from the tower but its finer details shouldn't be overlooked. The little Gothic characters atop the towers for example. The core of the church was built in the 12th century... apparently discovered by Charlemagne.
Lake Promenade: The lake is a great place to spend an afternoon. Walk along the boardwalk which starts at Bellevue and goes for about 3km to Tiefenbrunnen. In the summertime the boardwalk is full.
Clubs: Zurich is synonymous with clubbing. Famous DJs are always in town and with the most clubs per capita in Europe, it's highly unlikely you won't find exactly what you're looking for.
Find more information on zuerich.com.
Accommodations in Zurich
Zurich hotel prices don't exactly cater to the budget travellers. The city hosts a wealth of 4 and 5 star establishments which see the likes of celebrities, diplomats, politicians and business pass through their doors. If you're on a budget, consider staying at a hotel located outside the city, with such incredible transportation, the sights are easily reached.

