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Among airlines operating Vienna to Zurich flights:

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

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

Only Austrian Airlines operates flights between Vienna and Zurich.

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

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

• Austrian Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• SWISS: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Singapore Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 255 round-trip via Rome Fiumicino (FCO), compared to C$ 383 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 34–C$ 138 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.

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

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 53% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Duesseldorf Intl (DUS) – 3% of one-stop connections

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 37% on the Vienna to Zurich route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 353 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 554, a difference of C$ 201. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 40 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Zurich are Zurich Central Station, Zurich City Centre, and Halle 622. These are among the most viewed places in Zurich on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:45 am and lands at 8:07 am
• Latest: departs at 8:15 pm and lands at 9:37 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 22m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 50% above the route average of C$ 384. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Vienna to Zurich takes 1h 22m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 297 to C$ 1,616. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Vienna to Zurich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 164, which is 47% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 04m, compared with 4h 09m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 4h 43m via Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN).

Zurich Airport (ZRH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 24 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Alamo
· Europcar
· Hertz
· Budget
· GREEN MOTION

Round-trip flights from Vienna to Zurich range from C$ 316 to C$ 581, with an average of C$ 384 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 316 counts as a good deal.