Washington Airport (IAD) Flights to Zurich Airport Airport (ZRH)

Q: How long does the flight from Washington to Zurich to take?

The flight from Washington to Zurich takes8 Hours 39 Minutes.

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Multiple companies offer flights from Washington Dulles International to Zürich-Kloten. The distance covered when flying from Washington Dulles International to Zürich-Kloten Switzerland is 6,673 Km (4,146 Miles) with the travel time being around 8 Hours 39 Minutes. IAD is the Airport code for Washington Dulles International and ZRH is for Zürich-Kloten Switzerland.

The cost of your trip (flights) can change at weekends and at certain times of the day (if there is a choice of flights to your chosen destination. It is normally worth booking flights well in advance if possible to get the best deal to Zürich-Kloten Switzerland perhaps midweek or late evening. It is always advisable to book as early as possible. With most airliners prices will go up the closer you get to the departure date.

Please note that the time difference at Zürich-Kloten is 1.0 GMT. So remember to change your watch before arriving at Zürich-Kloten.

Travellers planning to fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Zürich-Kloten Airport (ZRH) can pre-book short or long term car parking at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

If you are renting a car at Zürich-Kloten Airport (ZRH) it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Zürich-Kloten Airport (ZRH) in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.

Below are some options if you require transport to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD):

Ensure your arrival at Zürich-Kloten Airport (ZRH) is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onward transport - booking early may also save you money:

Need a place to stay when you get to Zurich? See a range of hotels near Zürich-Kloten Airport (ZRH)

Please see below the airlines that fly from Washington Dulles International (IAD) to Zürich-Kloten (ZRH) and the amount of daily flights in operation.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
United Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	10:35	20:45	VIEW FLIGHTS
Swiss	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	07:40	20:45	VIEW FLIGHTS
Air Canada	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	07:40	20:45	VIEW FLIGHTS
Lufthansa	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	07:40	07:40	VIEW FLIGHTS
Austrian Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	07:40	07:40	VIEW FLIGHTS

The most direct flights offered from Washington Dulles International to Zürich-Kloten Switzerland are by United Airlines with around 14 flights a week. These operate from 10:35 with the latest flight being at 20:45. The most popular flight no is UA52 and UA9741.

Please visit united.com for more information regarding booking a flight with United Airlines.

Please see below the times of flights. These times and frequency may vary at different times of the year please visit the website for more information.

Flights Time In WeekDays

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Monday

07:40

Airline	FlightNo
Austrian Airlines	OS7802
Air Canada	AC3848
Lufthansa	LH9311
Swiss	LX3201

10:35

Airline	FlightNo
United Airlines	UA9741
Air Canada	AC6795
Swiss	LX73

17:30

Airline	FlightNo
United Airlines	UA52

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Tuesday

07:40

Airline	FlightNo
Austrian Airlines	OS7802
Air Canada	AC3848
Lufthansa	LH9311
Swiss	LX3201

17:30

Airline	FlightNo
United Airlines	UA52

20:45

Airline	FlightNo
United Airlines	UA9741
Air Canada	AC6795
Swiss	LX73

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Wednesday

07:40

Airline	FlightNo
Austrian Airlines	OS7802
Air Canada	AC3848
Lufthansa	LH9311
Swiss	LX3201

10:35

Airline	FlightNo
United Airlines	UA9741
Air Canada	AC6795
Swiss	LX73

17:30

Airline	FlightNo
United Airlines	UA52

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Thursday

07:40

Airline	FlightNo
Austrian Airlines	OS7802
Air Canada	AC3848
Lufthansa	LH9311
Swiss	LX3201

17:30

Airline	FlightNo
United Airlines	UA52

20:45

Airline	FlightNo
United Airlines	UA9741
Air Canada	AC6795
Swiss	LX73

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Friday

07:40

Airline	FlightNo
Austrian Airlines	OS7802
Air Canada	AC3848
Lufthansa	LH9311
Swiss	LX3201

17:30

Airline	FlightNo
United Airlines	UA52

20:45

Airline	FlightNo
United Airlines	UA9741
Air Canada	AC6795
Swiss	LX73

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Saturday

07:40

Airline	FlightNo
Austrian Airlines	OS7802
Air Canada	AC3848
Lufthansa	LH9311
Swiss	LX3201

17:30

Airline	FlightNo
United Airlines	UA52

20:45

Airline	FlightNo
United Airlines	UA9741
Air Canada	AC6795
Swiss	LX73

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Sunday

07:40

Airline	FlightNo
Austrian Airlines	OS7802
Air Canada	AC3848
Lufthansa	LH9311
Swiss	LX3201

10:35

Airline	FlightNo
United Airlines	UA9741
Air Canada	AC6795

17:30

Airline	FlightNo
United Airlines	UA52

20:45

Airline	FlightNo
Swiss	LX73

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Alternatively, there are other routes that depart Washington Dulles International and arrive at Zürich-Kloten or other nearby airports. The table below gives you a summary of these.

Alternative Direct Routes

Route	Stops	Distance	Flying Time
Philadelphia to Zurich	0	6,460 km (4,014 miles)	8 Hours 24 Minutes

Remember to have some local currency before travelling to Zürich-Kloten as there may not be a bureau de change open upon your arrival.

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Flight Price FAQ - Washington (IAD) to Zurich (ZRH)

DIRECT United

What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Washington IAD to Zurich ZRH?

The cheapest direct flight one way from Washington IAD to Zurich ZRH is £720.41 ($901 €866.99)

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DIRECT SWISS

What is the cheapest direct return flight from Washington IAD to Zurich ZRH?

The cheapest direct return flight from Washington IAD to Zurich ZRH is £894.72 ($1119 €1076.76)

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1+ STOP(S)

What is the cheapest flight one way from Washington IAD to Zurich ZRH?

The cheapest flight one way from Washington IAD to Zurich ZRH is £236.67 ($296 €284.83)

£236.67

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1+ STOP(S)

What is the cheapest return flight from Washington IAD to Zurich ZRH?

The cheapest return flight from Washington IAD to Zurich ZRH is £415.78 ($520 €500.37)

£415.78

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