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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Edinburgh to Zurich? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Zurich

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Edinburgh to Zurich flights are currently cheapest in January.

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Zurich

Edinburgh to Zurich: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Edinburgh to Zurich below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Zurich.

Edinburgh to Zurich: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs13,513
Cheapest month to flyFebruary
Average flight time2 hrs, 14 mins
Most popular airlineSWISS
Average flights per week11

Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh to Zurich: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Edinburgh to Zurich is Rs24,020. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 14 minutes is the average flight time from Edinburgh to Zurich.
SWISS, Edelweiss Air and easyJet fly direct from Edinburgh to Zurich.
As of October 2025, there are 11 flights per week flying from Edinburgh to Zurich.
The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Zurich is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Edinburgh Airport to Zurich Airport on Wednesday, 12 November 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 14 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Zurich but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Zurich is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, easyJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Zurich.

Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know

  • Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Zurich Airport.

  • Zurich is one hour ahead of Edinburgh and follows the UTC+1 timezone.

  • Flights from EDI to ZRH start from 03:15 — the earliest with Edelweiss Air. The latest departure is at 19:45 with Edelweiss Air. Overall, there are eight weekly Edinburgh Airport to Zurich Airport flights.

  • To ensure you catch your EDI to ZRH flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • Travelling during a peak month like June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Travelling to Zurich (and then discovering more of Switzerland!) is a breeze with Edelweiss Air. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Zurich Airport.

  • The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Edelweiss Air.

  • If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Zurich Airport. Here are the top stopovers between EDI and ZRH:

    • London City Airport

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • Birmingham International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • Currently, Rs13,509 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs24,014. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.

  • Book ten months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from EDI to ZRH.

  • September is the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Zurich Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from EDI to ZRH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Zurich Airport.

Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • When it comes to Edinburgh Airport's on-time performance, 67.94% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • The trip when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to EDI? If you're boarding an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • If you're landing on a late Edinburgh Airport to Zurich Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near ZRH:

  • Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Zurich Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and venture far and wide through Zurich and beyond.

  • Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.

Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich

  • From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 35 minutes.

When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Zurich Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Zurich in January.

  • The warmest month in Zurich is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EDI to ZRH in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC and 7ºC then.

Explore more of Switzerland

  • Basel is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.

  • Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Experience major highlights starting with Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.

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