Private jets to Zurich
Zurich Airport has a General Aviation Center for private flights, about 15 minutes from the city centre. It is also the main airport for Davos during the World Economic Forum.
Zurich at a glance
- Arrive at
- Zurich (ZRH)
- From London
- About 1h 40m
- London departures
- Farnborough (FAB), London Luton (LTN), Biggin Hill (BQH), London Stansted (STN), London City (LCY), Northolt (NHT)
- Suits
- light jet, midsize, super midsize
London City takes only aircraft and crews approved for its steep approach, and closes overnight and from Saturday lunchtime to Sunday lunchtime; Northolt keeps set civil hours and takes up to 29 passengers. We check your aircraft against both before we quote.
Guide last updated 20 October 2026.
Flying times to Zurich
From across the UK, in a light or midsize jet.
- From London
- About 1h 40m
Farnborough, 430 nm - From Manchester
- About 2h 00m
Manchester, 544 nm - From Liverpool
- About 2h 05m
Liverpool John Lennon, 560 nm - From Birmingham
- About 1h 50m
Birmingham, 497 nm - From Edinburgh
- About 2h 25m
Edinburgh, 674 nm - From Glasgow
- About 2h 30m
Glasgow, 697 nm
Approximate times and straight-line distances to Zurich (ZRH). Actual times depend on the aircraft, airports and winds.
Good to know
- Private (non-commercial) flights cannot take off or land between 22:00 and 06:00, and the last charter departure slot is 21:45, so evening returns need a firm schedule.
- Every flight needs an airport slot, which follows any change to the schedule. Running late can mean a new slot request.
- During the World Economic Forum in late January, parking is capped at two hours, so the aircraft drops you off and repositions.
Aircraft for this trip
These aircraft classes typically suit Zurich from London and most of the UK. From further away, or with more passengers and luggage, we may suggest a longer-range jet. We confirm the right one for your group, luggage and dates when we quote.
| Class | Typical aircraft | Passengers | Range | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light jet | Embraer Phenom 300E | 6–8 | 2,000 nm | London to Paris, Geneva or Nice |
| Midsize | Cessna Citation XLS+ | 7–9 | 2,100 nm | The Mediterranean with a stand-up cabin |
| Super midsize | Bombardier Challenger 350 | 8–10 | 3,200 nm | Longer European trips and North Africa |
Flying to Zurich: questions
How long is a private flight from London to Zurich?
About 1 hour 40 minutes in a light or midsize jet.
Can I fly into Zurich at night on a private jet?
Private (non-commercial) flights cannot operate between 22:00 and 06:00, and charter departures must leave by 21:45. We plan the timings around these limits.
Can any private jet fly me from the UK to Switzerland?
Not always. An operator from outside the UK can only fly the charters its UK permit allows, and the UK–EU agreement doesn't cover Switzerland. We have seen a client book a cheaper EU-registered aircraft elsewhere, then be told with under 48 hours to go that its permit didn't include Switzerland. We only quote aircraft we know can fly your trip.
How long is a private flight to Zurich from elsewhere in the UK?
About 2h 00m from Manchester, 2h 05m from Liverpool, 1h 50m from Birmingham, 2h 25m from Edinburgh, 2h 30m from Glasgow, in a light or midsize jet. Times are approximate and depend on the aircraft, airports and winds.
