Switzerland to United Kingdom Β· 490 miles (789 km)

Zurich (ZRH) to London (LHR) flights

Qatar Airways Privilege Club logo
6,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Qatar Airways Privilege Club

An economy award from Zurich (ZRH) to London (LHR) starts at 6,000 miles one way with Qatar Airways Privilege Club on British Airways, plus taxes and fees from $46.70. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Zurich (ZRH) to London (LHR): British Airways and SWISS. The two airports are 490 miles (789 km) apart. British Airways is in oneworld and SWISS is in Star Alliance. There are also 37 ways to fly it with one stop, through Luxembourg, Paris and Brussels and more.

How many miles ZRH to LHR costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn British Airways6,000$46.70–175
Air Canada AeroplanOn SWISS7,500$64.70–93
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn British Airways7,500$76.70–175
British Airways ClubOn British Airways10,000–10,750$39.70–105
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn British Airways10,000$76.70–170
Iberia ClubOn British Airways10,000–10,750$56.70–165
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn British Airways11,500$56.70–155
JAL Mileage BankOn British Airways12,000$236.70–745
American AAdvantageOn British Airways12,500$56.70–155
Avianca LifeMilesOn SWISS12,500$61.70–90
ANA Mileage ClubOn SWISS15,000$96.70–1,095
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn SWISS15,000$96.70–1,095

Business and first class prices, and 4 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from ZRH to LHR

Book ZRH to LHR with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

ZRH to LHR with one stop

37 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Luxembourg (LUX)SWISS, then British Airways
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    British Airways logo
  • Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
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    SWISS logo
    Air France logo
    British Airways logo
  • Via Brussels (BRU)Brussels Airlines the whole way
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    Brussels Airlines logo
    British Airways logo
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  • Via Stuttgart (STR)SWISS, then Eurowings
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    Eurowings logo
  • Via Cologne (CGN)Eurowings, then British Airways
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    British Airways logo
  • Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa the whole way
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    SWISS logo
    Condor logo
    +1
    British Airways logo
    Lufthansa logo
    Lufthansa City Airlines logo
  • Via Dusseldorf (DUS)Eurowings the whole way
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    SWISS logo
    British Airways logo
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  • Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM the whole way
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    SWISS logo
    British Airways logo
    KLM logo
  • Via Geneva (GVA)SWISS the whole way
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    British Airways logo
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  • Via Milan (MXP)SWISS and Ethiopian Airlines, then British Airways
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    Ethiopian Airlines logo
    British Airways logo
  • Via Munich (MUC)Lufthansa the whole way
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    SWISS logo
    Air Dolomiti logo
    British Airways logo
    Lufthansa logo
    Lufthansa City Airlines logo
  • Via Manchester (MAN)SWISS and easyJet, then British Airways
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    easyJet logo
    British Airways logo
  • Via Hanover (HAJ)SWISS, then British Airways
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    British Airways logo
  • Via Hamburg (HAM)Eurowings the whole way
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    2L
    British Airways logo
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  • Via Nice (NCE)SWISS, then British Airways
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See all 37 in Routes

ZRH to LHR: common questions

How many miles does ZRH to LHR cost?

In economy it starts at 6,000 miles one way with Qatar Airways Privilege Club on British Airways, plus taxes and fees from $46.70. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (7,500), Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500) and British Airways Club (10,000–10,750). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from ZRH to LHR?

British Airways (oneworld) and SWISS (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Zurich (ZRH) to London (LHR).

How far is Zurich from London by plane?

Zurich (ZRH) and London (LHR) are 490 miles (789 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book ZRH to LHR award flights?

20 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 12 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Zurich and London?

The most direct connections are through Luxembourg (LUX), Paris (CDG), Brussels (BRU), Stuttgart (STR) and Cologne (CGN). On 16 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air France through Paris.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.