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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Zurich to Edinburgh:

• Earliest: departs at 6:30 am and lands at 8:53 am
• Latest: departs at 7:10 pm and lands at 9:33 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 23m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Zurich to Edinburgh:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Zurich to Edinburgh takes 2h 23m, covering 775 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Zurich to Edinburgh range from $233 to $417, with an average of $324 over the past 12 months. Anything below $233 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the $324 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $208 round-trip via Dublin (DUB), compared to $325 for nonstop.

SWISS is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Edelweiss Air has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Zurich to Edinburgh flights are:

• SWISS: 87% on time
• Edelweiss Air: 84% on time
• easyJet: 57% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 76% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $44–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by easyJet and SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Zurich to Edinburgh flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Zurich to Edinburgh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $114, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $8 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Flights from Zurich to Edinburgh usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Zurich to Edinburgh route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 29m.

One-stop flights from Zurich to Edinburgh most commonly connect through:

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 76% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Zurich to Edinburgh. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $273 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $379, a difference of $106.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Zurich and Edinburgh. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Edelweiss Air
• easyJet

Flying via London City (LCY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 59m, compared with 4h 33m via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) and 4h 44m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Edinburgh is 1 hour behind Zurich (British Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Edinburgh are Edinburgh Castle, St. Andrew Square and Easter Road Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Edinburgh on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Zurich to Edinburgh flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• SWISS: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Edelweiss Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.