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Among airlines operating Zurich to London Gatwick Airport flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• easyJet
• SWISS

Flights from Zurich to London Gatwick Airport usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at London Gatwick (LGW).

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
• easyJet: 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 Gatwick Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at 170 € return and stopover options via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) at 177 €.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 19 €–86 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Connecting flights from Zurich to London Gatwick Airport most commonly pass through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 97% of one-stop connections
• Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) – 3% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the Zurich to London Gatwick Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 145 € return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at 184 €, 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 Gatwick Airport route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 43 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Zurich to London Gatwick Airport flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:55 and lands at 8:39
• Latest: departs at 21:30 and lands at 23:14.

The flight takes about 1h 44m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 32% above the route average of 170 €. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Zurich to London Gatwick Airport takes 1h 44m, covering 1.213 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about 135 € to 873 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Zurich to London Gatwick Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 86 €, which is 29% 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.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 36m, compared to 5h 01m via Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN).

London Gatwick 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 Gatwick Airport (LGW) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 7 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Return flights from Zurich to London Gatwick Airport range from 125 € to 237 €, with an average of 170 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 125 € counts as a good deal.