Flights to Zurich

A flight from London Heathrow and London City airports to Zurich Airport takes around two hours.

Use our low fare finder to discover the cheapest time to visit Zurich. The most popular time to visit is during the city’s summer and winter months, as you can get stuck in to outdoor activities like hiking and festivals in the summer, and cold-weather sports in the winter. Book your flights for spring or autumn and you can still make the most of this year-round destination’s attractions and experiences but with fewer crowds and milder weather. 

You can make a trip to Zurich fit any budget. Explore the city by foot or use its efficient public transport network, which offers affordable day passes. There are plenty of free attractions to explore, like the Botanical Garden and Helmhaus, where you can see local contemporary art exhibitions. You can enjoy budget-friendly eats from local markets, like Zurcher Geschnetzeltes – a creamy veal stew, usually served with potato rosti – or buy provisions from the local supermarkets – including Swiss cheese – for outdoor picnics.

Once you touch down at Zurich Airport, you’re only 12 kilometres from the city centre. You can travel to your destination by train directly from the airport or take the Glattalbahn tram to the city centre, which runs every 15 minutes. Taxis can easily be found outside the airport terminal too, and can get you into the city in around 20 minutes.  

You can also hire a car with British Airways if you want to see more of what Switzerland has to offer. You’ll receive great benefits, with all mandatory charges included and 24-hour customer support, plus you’ll collect Avios points on every rental.

Bringing together the city and nature in one destination, Zurich offers something for every visitor. Discover the vibrant street art scene in neighbourhoods like Zurich West and Langstrasse, where colourful murals and urban installations brighten the city’s walls and alleyways. Visit Freitag Tower, made of stacked shipping containers, offering a unique perspective of Zurich’s industrial heritage and urban design. Leave the city behind by hiking or taking a train to the top of Uetliberg Mountain for panoramic views of Zurich and the surrounding Alps. The Felsenegg Cable Car also offers excellent views of Lake Zurich and the mountains. 

You can book a hand baggage-only ticket or make the most of our generous baggage allowance. If you choose economy standard or one of our British Airways Holidays’ packages, each passenger can check in a bag weighing up to 23kg – in addition to a handbag, laptop case or other small bag. Families travelling in any cabin with younger children can also check in one car seat and one fully collapsible pushchair. Read more about baggage allowances for children.

If you’re flying in our business cabin, you can check in two bags weighing up to 32kg each. Read our baggage guide for full details.

Citizens of the UK and Ireland and EU passport holders do not need a visa to visit. If you hold a passport from a country or territory outside of these areas, you may need to apply for a visa before you travel. You can find out more about visa requirements for all the countries we fly to at the IATA Travel Centre.

Discover outstanding service from the moment you book. Fly with just hand baggage and you can carry two bags free of charge. Choose our checked baggage option and you can travel with hand baggage and a 23kg bag checked into the hold, plus enjoy free seat selection 24 hours before you fly. On board you’ll find HEPA-filtered air, quality on-board catering, and a warm, uniquely British welcome.  

 Simply relax and let us take care of you, every step of the way.