Journey information
Overview: Edinburgh to Zurich flight
Flights from Edinburgh to Zurich depart on average 47 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $54 (€44) if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:45, the last at 22:35. The fastest flight covers the 776 miles (1249 km) distance in 2h 5m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 776 miles (1249 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Flights per day 47 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 2h 5m |
Cheapest month to travel November |
First flight 05:45 |
Last flight 22:35 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Edinburgh to Zurich
Cheapest price
$308
Average price
$530
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 26 m
Flights per day
39
Distance
1249 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Edinburgh to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Zurich will cost around $530 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $308.
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Zurich without transferring at least once.
BA1441 · BA716
BA1449 · BA722
BA1441 · BA762
BA1449 · BA764
BA1453 · BA764
BA1447 · BA720
BA1453 · BA764
BA8703 · BA8765
BA1441 · BA716
BA1439 · BA714Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €82. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 3.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €82, and a train costs an average of €486.
Distance: 776 miles (1249 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
|---|---|---|
€157 Average price | €153 Average price Cheapest | €557 Average price |
5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 33h 12m Average total duration 32h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 21m Average total duration 17h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
3.7 - 7.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Edinburgh to Zurich flight times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Zurich flights for today, Monday, November 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BA8715 · BA8767 | 10:50 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h45 | 5:35 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8715+ BA720 | 10:50 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h55 | 5:45 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1443+ BA8767 | 11:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h35 | 5:35 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1443 · BA720 | 11:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h45 | 5:45 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1687 · AF1140+ AF3211 | 11:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 9h25 | 9:05 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 2 transfers | |
AF1687 · AF1814 | 11:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 5h10 | 4:50 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1687 · AF1414 | 11:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 9h50 | 9:30 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1687 · AF1440+ AF3211 | 11:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 9h25 | 9:05 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 2 transfers | |
AF1687+ AF1192 | 11:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 21h10 | 8:50 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
LH961 · LH1198 | 12:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 5h25 | 6:10 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8705 · BA8767 | 12:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 4h40 | 5:35 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
U21232 | 1:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2h00 | 3:05 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1447 · BA720 | 1:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 4h35 | 5:45 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1447 · BA722 | 1:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 6h00 | 7:10 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL928+ KL1943 | 1:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 20h10 | 9:40 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL928+ KL1949 | 1:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 7h35 | 9:05 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL928 · KL1925 | 1:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 3h55 | 5:25 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL928 · KL1927 | 1:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 7h55 | 9:25 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL928 · KL1917 | 1:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 17h45 | 7:15 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1449 · BA724 | 2:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 6h55 | 9:00 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1449 · BA722 | 2:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 5h05 | 7:10 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR30 · QR95 | 2:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 22h35 | 12:40 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX8293 | 2:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2h15 | 4:35 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1451 · BA724 | 3:15 PM Edinburgh Airport | 5h45 | 9:00 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1453 · BA724 | 4:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 4h50 | 9:00 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL932 · KL1927 | 5:00 PM Edinburgh Airport | 4h25 | 9:25 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL932+ KL1947 | 5:00 PM Edinburgh Airport | 23h25 | 4:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL932+ KL1943 | 5:00 PM Edinburgh Airport | 16h40 | 9:40 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL932+ KL1949 | 5:00 PM Edinburgh Airport | 4h05 | 9:05 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL932 · KL1919 | 5:00 PM Edinburgh Airport | 17h00 | 10:00 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL932 · KL1917 | 5:00 PM Edinburgh Airport | 14h15 | 7:15 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL930 · KL1921 | 6:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 18h25 | 12:30 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL930+ KL1919 | 6:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 15h55 | 10:00 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL930 · KL1943 | 6:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 15h35 | 9:40 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL930+ KL1917 | 6:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 13h10 | 7:15 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL930 · KL1947 | 6:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 22h20 | 4:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, November 18 | |||||
BA1461 · BA712 | 6:05 AM Edinburgh Airport | 4h40 | 10:45 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8701 · BA8765 | 6:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h30 | 1:10 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8701+ BA758 | 6:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h55 | 1:35 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
BA8701+ BA714 | 6:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h30 | 1:10 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1463 · BA714 | 6:50 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h20 | 1:10 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8711+ BA758 | 7:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h35 | 1:35 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
BA8711 · BA8765 | 7:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h10 | 1:10 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR32 · QR95 | 7:30 AM Edinburgh Airport | 29h10 | 12:40 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR32 · QR93 | 7:30 AM Edinburgh Airport | 22h30 | 6:00 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8713 · BA8765 | 7:30 AM Edinburgh Airport | 5h40 | 1:10 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1465 · BA714 | 7:50 AM Edinburgh Airport | 5h20 | 1:10 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1465 · BA758 | 7:50 AM Edinburgh Airport | 5h45 | 1:35 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
BA1465 · BA716 | 7:50 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h40 | 2:30 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1439 · BA758 | 8:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 4h55 | 1:35 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
BA1439 · BA714 | 8:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 4h30 | 1:10 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1439 · BA716 | 8:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 5h50 | 2:30 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8703+ BA762 | 8:45 AM Edinburgh Airport | 8h30 | 5:15 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
BA8703 · BA8765 | 8:45 AM Edinburgh Airport | 4h25 | 1:10 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8703+ BA764 | 8:45 AM Edinburgh Airport | 11h50 | 8:35 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
BA1441 · BA762 | 10:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 7h15 | 5:15 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
BA1441 · BA716 | 10:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 4h30 | 2:30 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Edinburgh to Zurich Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Zurich by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zurich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Flights from Edinburgh to Zurich generally leave from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
Edinburgh Airport is 13.5 km away from Edinburgh city centre and Zurich Airport is 12.1 km from Zurich city centre.
popular airports
Popular airports from Edinburgh to Zurich
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in the terminal, including WHSmith and World Duty Free.
- Short-term parking near the terminal, approximately 5.4€ (£4.50) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including Aspire and No1 Lounge.
- Located in the main terminal, near baggage claim.
- Bus: Airlink 100, Skylink 200, Skylink 300
- Tram: Edinburgh Trams
- Free Wi-Fi available for 2 hours; additional time can be purchased.
- Shops located in Airside Center, including duty-free and luxury brands like Gucci and Hermès.
- Parking available in P1, P2, and P3, approximately 5.2€ (CHF 5) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including Swiss and Aspire Lounges, with amenities like food and showers.
- Located in Service Center, open daily.
- Train: S2, S16, S24
- Tram: 10, 12
- Bus: 768, 759
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