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Among airlines operating London Gatwick Airport to Zurich flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• SWISS: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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

• easyJet
• SWISS

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

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

• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• SWISS: 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 London Gatwick Airport to Zurich:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £127 return, compared with £161 via a stopover through Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £16–£74 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 A319 variants.

Most connecting flights from London Gatwick Airport to Zurich pass through Frankfurt am Main (FRA), 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 25% on the London Gatwick Airport to Zurich route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £118 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £158, a difference of £39. 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 London Gatwick Airport to Zurich route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 44 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Gatwick Airport to Zurich flights, with 67% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Zurich are Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum, Hallenstadion, and Lindenhof. These are among the most viewed places in Zurich on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:45
• Latest: departs at 18:40 and lands at 20:25.

The flight takes about 1h 45m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 35% above the route average of £127. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Zurich takes 1h 45m, covering 468 miles.

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 £109 to £706. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Zurich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £57, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Night 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.

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

Zurich Airport (ZRH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £13 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Budget
• GREEN MOTION

Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Zurich range from £97 to £171, with an average of £127 over the past 12 months. Anything below £97 counts as a good deal.