Flying from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London Stansted Airport to Zurich Airport.
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Zurich one hour ahead of London.
Give yourself enough time to make your STN to ZRH flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
EasyJet is your gateway to discovering Zurich (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Switzerland!). Check out the direct flights from London Stansted Airport to Zurich Airport offered by this popular airline.
EasyJet is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Among carriers operating STN to ZRH flights, easyJet leads the way for on-time arrivals.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Stansted Airport to Zurich Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between STN and ZRH include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Hamburg International Airport
Luxembourg Airport
Handy information about London Stansted Airport (STN)
London Stansted Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from STN reach their destination without delay.
Central London to London Stansted Airport is approximately 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from London Stansted Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near STN:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're getting in on a late London Stansted Airport to Zurich Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near ZRH:
Grab a Zurich Airport rental car and discover Zurich and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are leading providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Zurich. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Stansted Airport to Zurich Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Zurich in March.
Book your flight from London Stansted Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you'd like to visit Zurich during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from STN to ZRH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be discovered after you've seen Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
Bern is another sought-after destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No journey is complete without dropping by Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.