Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Zurich Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
The timezone in Zurich is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Every week, there are 24 London Gatwick Airport to Zurich Airport flights. If you prefer to take off early, opt for the 06:00 easyJet flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 18:45 with SWISS.
Your LGW to ZRH flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
SWISS offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Zurich Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Zurich — and maybe even more of Switzerland if time allows.
SWISS tops the list for bookings on this route.
SWISS ranks as the leading on-time carrier for LGW to ZRH flights, with 80.33% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Zurich Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LGW and ZRH include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
RM195 is currently the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Return flights start at RM428. These prices may change based on demand.
Get cheap tickets from LGW to ZRH by booking ten months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Zurich Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to London Gatwick Airport's on-time performance, 69.26% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near LGW? If you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Zurich Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Pick up a Zurich Airport rental car and discover Zurich and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving 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 central Zurich has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Zurich Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Zurich in January.
When reserving your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Zurich Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to ZRH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland waiting to be discovered. About 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a trip to Basel will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Bern is another well-known destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No trip is complete without dropping by Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.