Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Zurich

The weeks around June can be just as useful to compare as June itself, especially late May and early July. June is the month with the lowest fares here, so start your search there and widen out if the dates do not suit. Midweek flights often cost less than weekend ones, and booking once your plans are fixed usually beats chasing a last-minute fare. Prices also tend to rise around school holidays, Christmas and the Swiss summer, while the quieter winter weeks suit a shorter city break.

On low-cost tickets, hold baggage, seat selection and onboard food are usually priced separately, while full-service fares are more likely to include them; always check the fare family before paying. Easyjet, Vueling Airlines and Norwegian International are the low-cost names on Edinburgh to Zurich, and British Airways, BA CityFlyer, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Air France, Austrian and Scandinavian Airlines are full-service carriers. Aer Lingus is listed as well, and its fare inclusions vary by ticket type. Direct flights operate, but some itineraries connect through another city, so check the number of stops and total travel time, not just the headline price.

Public transport connects Zurich Airport with the city centre, and taxis are available at the terminal if you prefer a direct ride. The transfer is generally straightforward, though you should allow time for passport control and baggage reclaim before heading into town. Check which terminal you arrive at and how it links to your onward transport, especially if you are connecting to another Swiss city. Keep your documents handy until you have cleared the airport.

Currency

CHF (Fr)

Power sockets

Type C, J · 230 V

Language

Romansh, Italian, German, French

Emergency number

112, 117, 118

Driving side

right

Calling code

+41

Internet domain

.ch, .swiss

EU / Schengen

Schengen area

Population of Zurich

452 k (2025)

Time zone

UTC+02 (Europe/Zurich)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether your fare includes hold baggage, seat selection and refreshments, because low-cost tickets often charge for each.
• Confirm that you are departing from Edinburgh Airport, since that is the only Edinburgh airport listed for this route.
• Check connection times and terminals if your itinerary is not direct, and allow enough margin between flights.
• Check passport validity and entry requirements for Switzerland before you travel.
• Compare dates across the weeks around June as well as June itself, because fares can shift sharply.
• Check whether your ticket is one booking or separate tickets, as that affects protection if a flight is delayed.