Flights to Zürich
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Zürich is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Zürich Airport (ZRH), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 12,139-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH, 80 km), EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL, 82 km), Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH, 77 km), Bern Airport (BRN, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zürich Airport | ZRH | 10 km (6 mi) | 12,139 ft | 1,417 ft |
| Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen | FDH | 80 km (50 mi) | 7,729 ft | 1,367 ft |
| EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg | BSL | 82 km (51 mi) | 12,795 ft | 885 ft |
| Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport (regional) | ACH | 77 km (48 mi) | 4,774 ft | 1,306 ft |
| Bern Airport (regional) | BRN | 94 km (58 mi) | 5,676 ft | 1,671 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,139 ft, ZRH can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 1,417 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Zürich
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zürich to London | United Kingdom | 777 km (483 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Zürich to Berlin | Germany | 670 km (417 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Zürich to Madrid | Spain | 1,247 km (775 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Zürich to Algiers | Algeria | 1,265 km (786 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Zürich to Rome | Italy | 685 km (425 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Zürich to Paris | France | 489 km (304 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Zürich to Hamburg | Germany | 695 km (432 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Zürich to Bucharest | Romania | 1,394 km (866 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Zürich to Budapest | Hungary | 789 km (490 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Zürich to Warsaw | Poland | 1,043 km (648 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Zürich to Vienna | Austria | 592 km (368 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Zürich to Barcelona | Spain | 836 km (519 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Zürich to Stockholm | Sweden | 1,469 km (913 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Zürich to Munich | Germany | 242 km (150 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Zürich to Milan | Italy | 217 km (135 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Zürich to Belgrade | Serbia | 961 km (597 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Zürich to Prague | Czechia | 526 km (327 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Zürich to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 938 km (583 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Zürich to Copenhagen | Denmark | 964 km (599 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Zürich to Sofia | Bulgaria | 1,269 km (789 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Zürich to Oslo | Norway | 1,402 km (871 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Zürich to Köln | Germany | 413 km (257 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Zürich to Beijing | China | 7,981 km (4,959 mi) | about 10 h 59 min |
| Zürich to Istanbul | Turkey | 1,766 km (1,098 mi) | about 3 h 1 min |
| Zürich to Tianjin | China | 8,089 km (5,026 mi) | about 11 h 7 min |
| Zürich to Xi’an | China | 7,977 km (4,957 mi) | about 10 h 59 min |
| Zürich to Moscow | Russia | 2,194 km (1,363 mi) | about 3 h 34 min |
| Zürich to Seoul | South Korea | 8,770 km (5,450 mi) | about 12 h |
| Zürich to Harbin | China | 8,037 km (4,994 mi) | about 11 h 3 min |
| Zürich to Tokyo | Japan | 9,579 km (5,952 mi) | about 13 h 2 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Zürich?
Zürich Airport (ZRH) is the closest large airport at 10 km (6 mi). The others, FDH, BSL, ACH, BRN, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is ZRH from Zürich city centre?
10 km (6 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Zürich on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.