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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 Airport to Zurich Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 2,510. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Zurich.R 1,348 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from London Heathrow on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,348, select.

Zurich.R 1,455 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Jan.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,455, select.

Zurich.R 1,456 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 May.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 27 May, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,456, select.

Zurich.R 1,459 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Mar.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from London Heathrow on Sat, 6 Mar, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,459, select.

Zurich.R 1,460 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,460, select.

Zurich.R 1,462 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Jun.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 24 Jun, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,462, select.

Zurich.R 1,464 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,464, select.

Zurich.R 1,464 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Dec.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,464, select.

Zurich.R 1,470 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from London Heathrow on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,470, select.

Zurich.R 1,473 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Apr.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from London Heathrow on Sat, 3 Apr, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,473, select.

Zurich.R 1,473 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Aug.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,473, select.

Zurich.R 1,480 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Jul.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from London Heathrow on Sat, 3 Jul, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,480, select.

Zurich.R 1,549 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Jul.One-way flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from London Heathrow on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,549, select.

Zurich.R 2,232 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,232, 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 September.

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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	R 1,348
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	1 hr, 49 mins
Most popular airline	British Airways
Average flights per week	279

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

How much are return flights from London Heathrow to Zurich?

The best price we found for a return flight from London Heathrow to Zurich is R 2,484. 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.

How long does it take to fly from London Heathrow to Zurich?

1 hour and 49 minutes is the average flight time from London Heathrow to Zurich.

Which airlines fly direct from London Heathrow to Zurich?

British Airways, SWISS and Qatar Airways fly direct from London Heathrow to Zurich.

How many flights are there a week from London Heathrow to Zurich?

As of July 2026, there are 279 flights per week flying from London Heathrow to Zurich.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London Heathrow to Zurich?

The cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow to Zurich is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport on?

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 Friday, 16 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 49 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Zurich?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Zurich?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich with?

Currently, SWISS offers the cheapest flight tickets to Zurich.

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

Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport.
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Zurich one hour ahead of London.
Flights from LHR to ZRH start at 06:00 — the earliest with SWISS. The latest departure is at 20:05 with SWISS. In total, there are 81 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport flights.
Your LHR to ZRH flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
SWISS has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Zurich — and maybe even more of Switzerland if your schedule allows.
SWISS is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With a dependable 82.08% of services landing on schedule, SWISS is the most punctual carrier operating LHR to ZRH flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between LHR and ZRH:
- Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
- Frankfurt am Main Airport
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

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

At the moment, R 1,348 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 R 2,484. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from LHR to ZRH by booking at least five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Finding cheap flights from LHR to ZRH is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
To get to London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes about 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near LHR? If you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Consider booking a hotel near ZRH if you're taking a late London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and explore beyond Zurich's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks before your travel date.

When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

July is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Zurich in March.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LHR to ZRH sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Switzerland

Zurich has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland you should also see. Around 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a visit to Basel will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Switzerland, head for Bern, roughly 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum are key reasons to visit.