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2 airlines operate flights between Zurich and London City Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• SWISS
• British Airways

Flights from Zurich to London City Airport usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at London City (LCY).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Helvetic Airways: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Zurich to London City Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average 234 € return, compared with 312 € via a stopover through Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 20 €–86 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SWISS and British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A220-300 variants.

Most connecting flights from Zurich to London City Airport pass through Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Zurich to London City Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 221 € return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at 261 €, a difference of 40 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Zurich to London City Airport route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 48 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Zurich to London City Airport flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in London City Airport are Paddington Station, Waterloo, and Tower Bridge. These are among the most viewed places in London City Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Zurich to London City Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 6:45 and lands at 8:25
• Latest: departs at 20:25 and lands at 22:05.

The flight takes about 1h 40m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 20% above the route average of 234 €. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Zurich to London City Airport takes 1h 40m, covering 1.224 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Zurich to London City Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 98 €, which is 46% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

London City Airport is 1 hour behind Zurich (British Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

London City Airport (LCY) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 9 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Return flights from Zurich to London City Airport range from 190 € to 300 €, with an average of 234 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 190 € counts as a good deal.