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Only SWISS operates flights between Zurich and Sylt.

Flights from Zurich to Sylt usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Sylt Westerland (GWT).

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

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

Only Economy class is available on flights from Zurich to Sylt.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average 348 € return, compared with 392 € via a stopover through Duesseldorf Intl (DUS).

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 A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 190 E2 variants.

One-stop flights from Zurich to Sylt most commonly connect through:

• Duesseldorf Intl (DUS) – 81% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 4% of one-stop connections

Duesseldorf Intl (DUS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Zurich to Sylt route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at 338 € return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at 421 €, a difference of 83 €. 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 Sylt route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 25 minutes.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Zurich to Sylt:

• Earliest: departs at 16:00 and lands at 17:38
• Latest: departs at 16:40 and lands at 18:18.

The flight takes about 1h 38m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 71% above the route average of 361 €. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Zurich to Sylt takes 1h 38m, covering 1.324 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 311 € to 1.063 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Zurich to Sylt are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 288 €, which is 13% above the typical average for this route.

SWISS is the only airline operating Zurich to Sylt flights. 93% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon 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 Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 40m, compared to 4h 02m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 4h 50m via Duesseldorf Intl (DUS).

Sylt Westerland Airport (GWT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 26 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• Sixt
• keddy by Europcar
• FLIZZR
• Europcar
• BUCHBINDER

Return flights from Zurich to Sylt range from 300 € to 437 €, with an average of 361 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 300 € counts as a good deal.