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

A direct flight from Zurich to Sylt takes 00m, 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.

Return flights from Zurich to Sylt range from 310 € to 468 €, with an average of 375 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 310 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 72% above the 375 € route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average 369 € return, compared with 418 € via a stopover through Duesseldorf Intl (DUS).

SWISS is the only airline operating Zurich to Sylt flights. 89% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 51 €–89 € 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 A319 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about 239 € to 1.195 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Zurich to Sylt are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about 308 €.

Sylt Westerland Airport (GWT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 28 € for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• keddy by Europcar
• FLIZZR
• Europcar
• BUCHBINDER

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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, 11% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 18m.

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

• Duesseldorf Intl (DUS) – 83% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Zurich to Sylt. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 346 € return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at 455 €, a difference of 109 €.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only SWISS operates flights between Zurich and Sylt.

Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 40m, compared to 4h 49m via Duesseldorf Intl (DUS) and 9h 19m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

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

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