Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Zurich Airport to London Heathrow Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
London's timezone is UTC+0, making London one hour behind Zurich.
Choose from 81 weekly Zurich Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with British Airways is the earliest you can take. British Airways operates the last service of the day at 21:45.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your ZRH to LHR flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
SWISS is your ticket to exploring London (and maybe even some other exciting parts of the United Kingdom!). Check out the direct flights from Zurich Airport to London Heathrow Airport offered by this airline.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is SWISS.
With an impressive 85.41% of services landing on schedule, SWISS is the most punctual carrier for ZRH to LHR flights.
Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Zurich Airport, data shows 76% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Zurich to Zurich Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of roughly 10 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near ZRH. Whether you have an early flight from Zurich Airport to London Heathrow Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Zurich Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
Grab a London Heathrow Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are top providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from London Heathrow Airport about one week ahead.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Zurich Airport to London Heathrow Airport. July is the busiest month to visit London. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Zurich Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you'd like to go to London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ZRH to LHR sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've seen London, now it's time to explore other parts of the United Kingdom. Journey around 257 kilometres north-west to Manchester to check off its popular sights. From Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry, your itinerary will be busy.
Birmingham is another must-experience destination in the United Kingdom and is around 161 kilometres north-west of London. No journey is complete without a visit to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.