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

• Earliest: departs at 07:00 and lands at 08:24
• Latest: departs at 20:15 and lands at 21:39.

The flight takes about 1h 24m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Vienna to Zurich.

A direct flight from Vienna to Zurich takes 1h 24m, covering 969 km.

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.

Return flights from Vienna to Zurich range from €206 to €380, with an average of €250 over the past 12 months. Anything below €206 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 49% above the €250 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €166 return via Rome Fiumicino (FCO), compared with €252 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €22–€90 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 Austrian Airlines and SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 195 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Vienna to Zurich flights, with 38% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 37%, Afternoon flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Vienna and Zurich is around €187 return, with a flight time of about 3h 30m. Recent return train fares are around €73 return, with a trip time of about 11h 51m. Compared with flying, recent train fares are roughly 62% lower. However, the train takes about 8+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Vienna to Zurich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €139, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Vienna to Zurich usually depart from Vienna Intl (VIE) and arrive at Zurich (ZRH).

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 Vienna to Zurich route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 35m.

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

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 75% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Duesseldorf Intl (DUS) – 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 36% on flights from Vienna to Zurich. Friday is the cheapest departure day at €230 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at €360, a difference of €129.

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

Only Austrian Airlines operates flights between Vienna and Zurich.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 04m, compared to 4h 11m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 4h 43m via Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN).

Among airlines operating Vienna to Zurich flights:

• Austrian Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Thai Airways: 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:

• Austrian Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Thai Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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