Private jet London to Zurich
A business route all week, and a way into the eastern Swiss Alps in winter. Tell us your dates and we'll come back with suitable aircraft from licensed operators, in writing.
- Flying time
- About 1h 35m
- Distance
- About 490 miles
- Typical aircraft
- Light to midsize
- Busiest months
- All year, peaks in winter
Finance, then the mountains
London to Zurich takes about an hour and a half. During the week it's a busy business route, serving Zurich's banks and headquarters.
In winter it's also a way into the eastern Alps, including Davos, Klosters and St Moritz. Events such as the World Economic Forum in January make aircraft and slots very scarce.
Zurich is a busy airline hub, so slots matter. The operator arranges them for your times.
Where you leave from, and where you land
We compare the whole journey, door to door. The operator confirms each airport for your aircraft and times.
London
Farnborough
Business aviation only. Often the natural choice for west London, Surrey and the Thames Valley.
Biggin Hill
Business aviation south-east of the city, well placed for Kent, south London and the City.
Luton
Large private-aviation operation to the north, practical for north London and Hertfordshire.
Zurich and eastern Switzerland
Zurich
Switzerland's largest airport, with private aviation facilities. Busy with airline traffic, so slots need arranging in advance.
Samedan (St Moritz)
A high mountain airport for the Engadin. Pilots need special approval to fly in, so only some operators can serve it. We check before we quote.
St Gallen-Altenrhein
On Lake Constance, an alternative for eastern Switzerland and Austria's Vorarlberg.
Three ways to fly it
Examples of the sizes that suit this route. The right choice depends on your group, your luggage and how much space you want. We confirm the exact aircraft with the operator.
Mountain airports such as Samedan have their own aircraft and crew requirements. The operator confirms the aircraft, crew and luggage for your trip before we put an option forward.
What shapes the price
We don't publish prices for this route, because a figure on a web page rarely matches a real trip.
- Aircraft size and the flying time.
- Airport choice: Zurich and the mountain airports have different fees and rules.
- Winter extras: de-icing, and parking if the aircraft waits.
- Positioning: whether the aircraft has to fly empty to collect you or return afterwards.
- Dates and demand: ski holidays and major events cost more.
Each quote shows the full price, what's included, what isn't, and how long it's valid.
London to Zurich, answered
How long is a private jet flight from London to Zurich?
About an hour and a half in most jets, depending on the aircraft and the winds. The operator confirms the schedule.
Can I fly direct to St Moritz?
Often, yes, into Samedan, but only with operators whose pilots are approved for it. Otherwise we can fly you to Zurich and arrange a helicopter or car. We'll compare both.
Do I need to book early for Davos in January?
Yes. Aircraft, slots and parking in the region are in very heavy demand around the World Economic Forum.
Other popular routes
Nice
Cannes, Monaco and the Riviera- Flying time
- about 1h 45m
- Typical aircraft
- Light to midsize
Ibiza
Summer weekends and villas- Flying time
- about 2h 15m
- Typical aircraft
- Light to super-midsize
Mykonos
Greek islands- Flying time
- about 3h 45m
- Typical aircraft
- Midsize to super-midsize
Palma
Mallorca- Flying time
- about 2h 10m
- Typical aircraft
- Light to midsize
Málaga
Marbella and the Costa del Sol- Flying time
- about 2h 30m
- Typical aircraft
- Midsize
Olbia
Sardinia and the Costa Smeralda- Flying time
- about 2h 20m
- Typical aircraft
- Light to midsize
Geneva
Verbier, Chamonix and Swiss business- Flying time
- about 1h 30m
- Typical aircraft
- Light to midsize
Chambéry
Courchevel and the Three Valleys- Flying time
- about 1h 30m
- Typical aircraft
- Light to midsize
Paris
Le Bourget, for central Paris- Flying time
- about 1h
- Typical aircraft
- Very light to light
Milan
Linate, close to the city- Flying time
- about 1h 50m
- Typical aircraft
- Light to midsize
Dubai
Business and winter sun- Flying time
- about 7h
- Typical aircraft
- Heavy or long-range
Abu Dhabi
The UAE capital- Flying time
- about 7h
- Typical aircraft
- Heavy or long-range
Doha
Qatar- Flying time
- about 6h 30m
- Typical aircraft
- Heavy or long-range
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia- Flying time
- about 6h 30m
- Typical aircraft
- Heavy or long-range
New York
Teterboro, for Manhattan- Flying time
- about 8h
- Typical aircraft
- Long-range
Miami
Florida and the Caribbean- Flying time
- about 9h 30m
- Typical aircraft
- Long-range
Los Angeles
Van Nuys, for LA- Flying time
- about 11h
- Typical aircraft
- Long-range, or a fuel stop