Lake · Alpine · Luxury. Compare cheap flights to Zurich from UK airports — flight time 2h from London.
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Zurich is a short-haul destination from the UK — around 2h in the air from London, which makes it a realistic long weekend. Travellers come for the lake, alpine scenery and luxury stays. We track fares from 12 UK departure points including Manchester, London Gatwick and London Luton — each has its own comparison page below.
Most visitors aim for Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar (ski). The lowest return fare we have seen is £53 for a trip starting in November, from Manchester (checked 4 Nov). On the ground, Swiss franc (CHF) is the local currency and German, French, Italian, Romansh the dominant language — English coverage is solid in tourist quarters and at the airport. Visa: No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel.
| Departure airport | Lowest return seen | Typical return | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester (MAN) | £53 (trip starting in November) | £88 | Check price |
| London Gatwick (LGW) | £60 (trip starting in December) | £111 | Check price |
| London Luton (LTN) | £64 (trip starting in December) | £104 | Check price |
| London Stansted (STN) | £68 (trip starting in December) | £258 | Check price |
| Edinburgh (EDI) | £70 (trip starting in December) | £162 | Check price |
| Bristol (BRS) | £98 (trip starting in December) | £143 | Check price |
| Birmingham (BHX) | £118 (trip starting in December) | £185 | Check price |
| London Heathrow (LHR) | £118 (trip starting in November) | £121 | Check price |
| Glasgow (GLA) | £119 (trip starting in December) | £180 | Check price |
| Newcastle (NCL) | £183 (trip starting in December) | £198 | Check price |
| East Midlands (EMA) | – | – | Check price |
| Liverpool (LPL) | – | – | Check price |
Return fares seen for trips starting in the months ahead, checked 4 Nov. Typical return is the median of the monthly lowest fares. These are stored fares, not current prices; use Check price to see what is available now.
Direct answer. The lowest return fare we have seen for Zurich is £53 for a trip starting in November, from Manchester (checked 4 Nov). It is a fare seen on that date, not a current price.
Across the 10 UK departures with fare history, the typical return (the median of the lowest fare seen for each month) runs £88 to £258. The same trip can price very differently from different airports, so compare more than one departure. Prices change daily; the live search shows what is available now.
Key fact: Lowest return fare seen for Zurich: £53 from Manchester (trip starting in November, checked 4 Nov).
Direct answer. CompareFlights has 12 UK departures for Zurich: Manchester, London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, Edinburgh, Bristol, Birmingham, London Heathrow, Glasgow, Newcastle, East Midlands and Liverpool. Each has its own fare page.
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Key fact: Manchester has the lowest stored return fare for Zurich: £53 (checked 4 Nov).
Direct answer. Aim for Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar (ski) if you want Zurich at its best: that window balances weather and crowds.
Before you commit, the admin: No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel. Currency is Swiss franc (CHF); German, French, Italian, Romansh is the main language, with English widely understood in tourist areas.
Key fact: Best months to visit Zurich: Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar (ski). Flight time from London: about 2h.
Direct flights from London to Zurich take approximately 2h. Total journey time depends on your departure airport and any connections.
CompareFlights has 12 UK departures for Zurich: Manchester, London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, Edinburgh, Bristol, Birmingham, London Heathrow, Glasgow, Newcastle, East Midlands and Liverpool. Each departure has its own fare page, and the search opens.
The lowest return fare we have seen for Zurich is £53 for a trip starting in November, from Manchester (checked 4 Nov). The typical return from there (median of the lowest fare seen each month) is £88. These are fares seen on that date, not current prices; the live search shows what is available now.
In the return fares we recorded, checked 4 Nov, the lowest to Zurich was £53 from Manchester, then London Gatwick £60, London Luton £64 and London Stansted £68. By typical return, the middle of each airport's monthly lowest fares, the lowest was £88 from Manchester, then London Luton £104 and London Gatwick £111. These are fares seen on those dates, not current prices; the live search shows what is available now.
No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel
Swiss franc (CHF) — most major hotels and restaurants in Zurich accept card payments, but cash is useful for smaller establishments and tipping.
German, French, Italian, Romansh. English is widely understood in tourist areas, hotels, and major restaurants.
