Heathrow → Zurich flight delays
HEATHROW → ZURICH · all airlines · 8,606 flights · May 2025 – April 2026 · source: UK CAA
This route is delayed
25%of the time, by +39 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
75%
Delayed 3h+
0.1%
Cancelled
0.6%
Avg when late
+39m
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When does HEATHROW → ZURICH run late?
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Delays peak in September (44% late).
Which airline is most punctual on HEATHROW → ZURICH?
British Airways Plcdelayed 22%
Swiss Airlinesdelayed 27%
Frequently asked
How often is the Heathrow to Zurich flight delayed?
About 25% of HEATHROW → ZURICH flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 39 minutes when they do, based on 8,606 flights in May 2025 – April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on HEATHROW → ZURICH?
British Airways Plc, delayed 22% of the time — the best of the 2 airlines flying this route.
What is the worst month for delays on HEATHROW → ZURICH?
September is the worst, with 44% of flights delayed, while March is the most reliable at 12%.
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