Cheap flights from London Gatwick to Zurich from £51
Updated 2026-08-05
754 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 1h 21m with 7 airlines operating direct service from London Gatwick (LGW) to Zurich (ZRH). Fares on this corridor stay relatively stable across the year — booking 4–8 weeks ahead and choosing a midweek departure typically secures the best price.
Flying from London Gatwick
Gatwick is London's leisure-leaning airport — the home of British Airways' short-haul leisure operation, easyJet's largest UK base and a long lineup of TUI and Norwegian holiday flights. South and central London passengers reach it via the Gatwick Express or Thameslink. The mix is broader than Heathrow on European leisure routes, often cheaper, and you'll see the same destination served three or four times a day across competing airlines — useful when one carrier delays.
Arriving in Zurich
Zurich Airport is 10 km north of the city, with frequent S-Bahn trains reaching Hauptbahnhof in 10 minutes for CHF 7. Swiss International, BA and easyJet share the route. Zurich fares peak around the World Economic Forum (mid-January) and ski season; July and September are typically the cheapest months for non-business UK travellers.
Who flies LGW to ZRH?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| easyJet | U2 | 1h 21m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 1h 21m | Economy |
| TUI Airways | BY | 1h 21m | Economy |
| Vueling | VY | 1h 21m | Economy |
| Wizz Air | W6 | 1h 21m | Economy |
| Norwegian | DY | 1h 21m | Economy |
| Ryanair | FR | 1h 21m | Economy |
7 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
London to Zurich FAQs
Direct flights from London Gatwick (LGW) to Zurich (ZRH) take approximately 1h 21m for the 754 km journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
7 carriers operate direct service from London Gatwick (LGW) to Zurich (ZRH): easyJet, British Airways, TUI Airways, Vueling, Wizz Air and 2 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — easyJet typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
UK passport holders generally do not need a visa for short stays in Switzerland (Schengen-area members allow 90 days in any 180-day window). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once live for European destinations. Always check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/switzerland before booking.
Zurich (ZRH) is the primary international airport for Zurich. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus or taxi, depending on traffic and time of day. Most European hub airports sit 10–25 km from their host city centre. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.
Anything at £57 or under sits in the cheapest quarter of recent fares on this route. The average return is £78, and the lowest we've tracked recently is £51. Fare data comes from Travelpayouts searches, refreshed on a 30-day cycle.