Cheap flights from London City to Zurich

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London City to Zurich? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London City to Zurich

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London City to Zurich flights are currently cheapest in April.

Direct flights from London City to Zurich

London City to Zurich: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London City 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$119
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time1 hr, 37 mins
Most popular airlineSWISS
Average flights per week79

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

The best price we found for a return flight from London City to Zurich is $224. 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.
1 hour and 37 minutes is the average flight time from London City to Zurich.
SWISS, helvetic and British Airways fly direct from London City to Zurich.
As of December 2025, there are 79 flights per week flying from London City to Zurich.
The cheapest month to fly from London City to Zurich is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London City Airport to Zurich Airport on Monday, 26 January 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
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.
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.
Currently, SWISS offers the cheapest flight tickets to Zurich.

Flying from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London City Airport to Zurich Airport.

  • Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, making Zurich one hour ahead of London.

  • Flights from LCY to ZRH start from 06:55 — the earliest with British Airways. The last departure is at 19:20 with SWISS. In total, you can choose from 318 weekly London City Airport to Zurich Airport flights.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your LCY to ZRH flight.

  • During popular months such as February, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.

  • Getting to Zurich (and then discovering more of Switzerland!) is easy with British Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from London City Airport to Zurich Airport.

  • The majority of passengers choose to travel with British Airways on this route.

  • British Airways is the most punctual carrier that offers LCY to ZRH flights. A dependable 84.92% of its services on this route arrive as planned.

  • We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London City Airport to Zurich Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between LCY and ZRH include:

    • Luxembourg Airport

    • Frankfurt Airport

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

How to find the cheapest flights from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • $119 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London City Airport to Zurich Airport flight. A return flight starts at $224. These prices may change depending on availability.

  • Score cheap tickets from LCY to ZRH by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from London City Airport to Zurich Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.

  • Getting your hands on cheap flights from LCY to ZRH couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London City Airport to Zurich Airport.

Handy information about London City Airport (LCY)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of London City Airport, data shows 74.57% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • London City Airport is around 11 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from London City Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to LCY:

Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • If you're getting in on a late London City Airport to Zurich Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon 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 top outlets to choose from here.

  • Booking your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich

  • From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.

  • Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour 35 minutes.

When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • It's time to pick your dates for your flight from London City Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Zurich. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in January.

  • Before locking in your flight from London City Airport to Zurich Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from LCY to ZRH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.

Explore more of Switzerland

  • Zurich has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland waiting to be explored. About 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a visit to Basel will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.

  • Bern is another standout destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No journey is complete without experiencing Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.

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