Travelling from Luxembourg Airport (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Luxembourg Airport to Zurich Airport is 1 hour.
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Luxembourg.
Take your pick of 22 weekly Luxembourg Airport to Zurich Airport flights. The 09:10 departure with SWISS is the earliest you can take. SWISS operates the last service of the day at 20:20.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LUX to ZRH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Zurich (and then discovering more of Switzerland!) is a breeze with SWISS. This popular airline offers direct flights from Luxembourg Airport to Zurich Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with SWISS on this route.
With 75.22% of its services arriving as planned, SWISS is the most punctual carrier offering LUX to ZRH flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Luxembourg Airport to Zurich Airport. These are the top stopovers between LUX and ZRH:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Luxembourg Airport (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Luxembourg Airport to Zurich Airport flight is R 1,374. A round-trip ticket is currently R 3,083. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from LUX to ZRH, book your trip seven months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Luxembourg Airport to Zurich Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LUX to ZRH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Luxembourg Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Luxembourg Airport, 65.56% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Luxembourg to Luxembourg Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near LUX. Whether you've booked an early flight from Luxembourg Airport to Zurich Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you have a late Luxembourg Airport to Zurich Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near ZRH:
Pick up a Zurich Airport rental car and discover Zurich and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Zurich Airport about two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
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.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Luxembourg Airport to Zurich Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Zurich in January.
When booking your flight from Luxembourg Airport to Zurich Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LUX to ZRH sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be discovered once you've seen Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland. No visit is complete without checking out Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.