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Zurich

Zürich Airport

LSZH
544
Flights/Day
08:54
Local Time
Zurich
Timezone
1,417ft
Elevation
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LSZH
LIFR
0°C
Clear • 3kt • 0mi • 1027.00"
Observed: 07:20 UTC
LIFR — Low Instrument: Very poor conditions, significant delays expected.
Cloud Forecast
12k 8k 4k 0
07:00
CLR
09:00 BECMG
CLR
10:00 BECMG
CLR
18:00 BECMG
CLR
01:00 BECMG
CLR
04:00 BECMG
0.3k
Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %
TAF valid until 13:00 local time
About Zürich Airport

Zurich's Alpine proximity creates föhn winds and occasional mountain turbulence. Winter brings fog and snow challenges.

Is Zurich Airport turbulent?

Zurich's proximity to the Alps creates unique weather challenges. The Föhn wind, a warm, dry downslope wind from the Alps, can cause significant turbulence on approach. Winter brings persistent high fog (Hochnebel) that blankets the Swiss Plateau and reduces visibility for days at a time. The combination of mountain terrain and valley fog makes Zurich one of Europe's more weather-sensitive airports.

  • Föhn winds from the Alps cause approach turbulence
  • Winter high fog (Hochnebel) can persist for days
  • Mountain terrain affects approaches from the south
What is the Föhn wind?

The Föhn is created when moist air rises over the Alps, loses its moisture as precipitation on the southern slopes, then descends warm and dry into Switzerland. This can cause sudden temperature changes and gusty, turbulent conditions. Aircraft approaching from the south may experience significant bumps when Föhn conditions are active.

When is the best time to fly from Zurich?

Late spring (May-June) and early autumn (September) offer the most reliable conditions. Winter high fog season (November-February) brings persistent visibility issues. Summer is generally good but afternoon thunderstorms occasionally develop. Föhn events can occur year-round but are most common in spring and autumn.

Is turbulence at Zurich dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Zurich?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

Upcoming Flights (next 2 hours) 107
Flight Destination Departure Aircraft Forecast
BT1612
Air Baltic
MXP 08:55 Local -- Forecast
BT2804
Air Baltic
GVA 08:55 Local -- Forecast
BT750
Air Baltic
LUX 08:55 Local -- Forecast
LX2804
Swiss
GVA 08:55 Local -- Forecast
EN8117
Air Dolomiti
FRA 08:55 Local -- Forecast
LX750
Swiss
LUX 09:00 Local -- Forecast
WK232
Edelweiss Air
SPC 09:00 Local -- Forecast
LX2804
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GVA 09:00 Local -- Forecast
KL1918
Klm
AMS 09:00 Local -- Forecast
2L8610
Helvetic Airways
TBS 09:00 Local -- Forecast
BT2086
Airbaltic
LIS 09:00 Local airbus a220-300 Forecast
LX5008
Swiss
BSL 09:05 Local -- Forecast
WK114
Edelweiss Air
RAK 09:05 Local -- Forecast
LX2746
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LHR 09:05 Local -- Forecast
WK1310
Edelweiss Air
KTT 09:05 Local -- Forecast
LX750
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LUX 09:05 Local -- Forecast
EW8761
Eurowings
BER 09:05 Local -- Forecast
WK38
Edelweiss
SJO 09:05 Local airbus a350-941 Forecast
BT1164
Air Baltic
STR 09:10 Local -- Forecast
OS132
Austrian
VIE 09:10 Local -- Forecast
SK1606
Sas
ARN 09:10 Local -- Forecast
LX1830
Swiss
ATH 09:15 Local -- Forecast
BT2086
Airbaltic
LIS 09:20 Local airbus a220-300 Forecast
BT292
Air Baltic
RIX 09:20 Local -- Forecast
LX2066
Swiss
OPO 09:25 Local -- Forecast
WK302
Edelweiss Air
RVN 09:25 Local -- Forecast
EN8021
Air Dolomiti
MUC 09:25 Local -- Forecast
WK214
Edelweiss Air
TFS 09:25 Local -- Forecast
LX2110
Swiss
AGP 09:25 Local -- Forecast
WK92
Edelweiss Air
BOG 09:25 Local -- Forecast
WK200
Edelweiss Air
LPA 09:25 Local -- Forecast
LXJ662
Flexjet
TEB 09:30 Local -- Forecast
WK208
Edelweiss
ACE 09:30 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
WK214
Edelweiss Air
TFS 09:30 Local -- Forecast
WK318
Edelweiss Air
TOS 09:30 Local -- Forecast
WK320
Edelweiss Air
TOS 09:30 Local -- Forecast
LX2066
Swiss
OPO 09:30 Local a321 Forecast
LXJ651
Flexjet
LIN 09:30 Local -- Forecast
WK312
Edelweiss Air
RVN 09:30 Local -- Forecast
WK304
Edelweiss Air
KTT 09:30 Local -- Forecast
QE929
Qatar Executive
TIA 09:30 Local -- Forecast
WK306
Edelweiss Air
KAO 09:30 Local -- Forecast
JU331
Air Serbia
BEG 09:35 Local -- Forecast
WK76
Edelweiss Air
JRO 09:35 Local -- Forecast
WK36
Edelweiss Air
SJO 09:35 Local -- Forecast
WK212
Edelweiss Air
FUE 09:35 Local -- Forecast
WK130
Edelweiss Air
HRG 09:35 Local -- Forecast
B56601
Bbn Airlines
IST 09:40 Local -- Forecast
2L1210
Helvetic Airways
OSL 09:40 Local -- Forecast
VY6247
Vueling
BCN 09:40 Local -- Forecast
UA12
United Airlines
ORD 09:40 Local -- Forecast
LX
Swiss
BER 09:40 Local -- Forecast
LX2140
Swiss
VLC 09:40 Local -- Forecast
LX154
Swiss
BOM 09:45 Local -- Forecast
EW7761
Eurowings
HAM 09:45 Local -- Forecast
WK118
Edelweiss Air
RAK 09:45 Local -- Forecast
U24228
Easyjet
NAP 09:45 Local -- Forecast
EW
Eurowings
HAM 09:45 Local -- Forecast
2L2086
Helvetic Airways
LIS 09:45 Local -- Forecast
LX66
Swiss
MIA 09:50 Local -- Forecast
WK156
Edelweiss
SPX 09:50 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
LX16
Swiss
JFK 09:50 Local -- Forecast
LX1248
Swiss
ARN 09:50 Local -- Forecast
WK284
Edelweiss Air
FNC 09:50 Local -- Forecast
U25194
Easyjet
BER 09:50 Local -- Forecast
2L2140
Helvetic Airways
VLC 09:55 Local -- Forecast
U25305
Easyjet
PMI 09:55 Local -- Forecast
LX2140
Swiss
VLC 09:55 Local -- Forecast
LX1850
Swiss
SKG 10:00 Local -- Forecast
WK370
Edelweiss
LCA 10:00 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
U22896
Easyjet
BRS 10:00 Local -- Forecast
EW9767
Eurowings
DUS 10:00 Local -- Forecast
QE931
Qatar Executive
DIA 10:00 Local -- Forecast
LX2140
Swiss
VLC 10:00 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
LX2156
Swiss
PMI 10:00 Local -- Forecast
2L2140
Helvetic Airways
VLC 10:00 Local -- Forecast
LX2174
Swiss
ALC 10:05 Local -- Forecast
U22194
Easyjet
MAN 10:05 Local -- Forecast
WK102
Edelweiss Air
BVC 10:05 Local -- Forecast
U28472
Easyjet
LGW 10:05 Local -- Forecast
BA8764
British Airways
LCY 10:10 Local -- Forecast
BA709
British Airways
LHR 10:10 Local -- Forecast
WK108
Edelweiss (Help Alliance Livery)
SID 10:10 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
SQ345
Singapore Airlines
SIN 10:15 Local -- Forecast
AA93
American Airlines
PHL 10:15 Local -- Forecast
LX318
Swiss
LHR 10:15 Local -- Forecast
WK318
Edelweiss (Help Alliance Livery)
TOS 10:15 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
UA135
United Airlines
EWR 10:20 Local -- Forecast
BA709
British Airways
LHR 10:25 Local -- Forecast
LO412
Lot - Polish Airlines
WAW 10:25 Local -- Forecast
SK602
Sas
CPH 10:25 Local -- Forecast
TK6423
Turkish Airlines
LOS 10:25 Local -- Forecast
U28470
Easyjet
LGW 10:30 Local -- Forecast
WK144
Edelweiss Air
LXR 10:30 Local -- Forecast
LX400
Swiss
DUB 10:30 Local airbus a220-300 Forecast
WK5101
Edelweiss Air
ENS 10:30 Local -- Forecast
AY1512
Finnair
HEL 10:35 Local -- Forecast
2L400
Helvetic Airways
DUB 10:35 Local -- Forecast
LX400
Swiss
DUB 10:35 Local -- Forecast
LXJ479
Flexjet
BGR 10:40 Local -- Forecast
TK1908
Turkish Airlines
IST 10:40 Local -- Forecast
OS134
Austrian
VIE 10:40 Local -- Forecast
U27644
Easyjet
LIS 10:40 Local -- Forecast
AF1115
Air France
CDG 10:45 Local -- Forecast
EY144
Etihad Airways
AUH 10:45 Local -- Forecast
AZ571
Ita Airways
FCO 10:45 Local -- Forecast
1I
Netjets Aviation
NHT 10:50 Local -- Forecast
08:55
Local
ZRH MXP
BT BT1612
08:55
Local
ZRH GVA
BT BT2804
08:55
Local
ZRH LUX
BT BT750
08:55
Local
ZRH GVA
LX LX2804
08:55
Local
ZRH FRA
EN EN8117
09:00
Local
ZRH LUX
LX LX750
09:00
Local
ZRH SPC
WK WK232
09:00
Local
ZRH GVA
LX LX2804
09:00
Local
ZRH AMS
KL KL1918
09:00
Local
ZRH TBS
2L8610
09:00
Local
ZRH LIS
BT BT2086
airbus a220-300
09:05
Local
ZRH BSL
LX LX5008
09:05
Local
ZRH RAK
WK WK114
09:05
Local
ZRH LHR
LX LX2746
09:05
Local
ZRH KTT
WK WK1310
09:05
Local
ZRH LUX
LX LX750
09:05
Local
ZRH BER
EW EW8761
09:05
Local
ZRH SJO
WK WK38
airbus a350-941
09:10
Local
ZRH STR
BT BT1164
09:10
Local
ZRH VIE
OS OS132
09:10
Local
ZRH ARN
SK SK1606
09:15
Local
ZRH ATH
LX LX1830
09:20
Local
ZRH LIS
BT BT2086
airbus a220-300
09:20
Local
ZRH RIX
BT BT292
09:25
Local
ZRH OPO
LX LX2066
09:25
Local
ZRH RVN
WK WK302
09:25
Local
ZRH MUC
EN EN8021
09:25
Local
ZRH TFS
WK WK214
09:25
Local
ZRH AGP
LX LX2110
09:25
Local
ZRH BOG
WK WK92
09:25
Local
ZRH LPA
WK WK200
09:30
Local
ZRH TEB
LXJ662
09:30
Local
ZRH ACE
WK WK208
airbus a320-214
09:30
Local
ZRH TFS
WK WK214
09:30
Local
ZRH TOS
WK WK318
09:30
Local
ZRH TOS
WK WK320
09:30
Local
ZRH OPO
LX LX2066
09:30
Local
ZRH LIN
LXJ651
09:30
Local
ZRH RVN
WK WK312
09:30
Local
ZRH KTT
WK WK304
09:30
Local
ZRH TIA
QE929
09:30
Local
ZRH KAO
WK WK306
09:35
Local
ZRH BEG
JU JU331
09:35
Local
ZRH JRO
WK WK76
09:35
Local
ZRH SJO
WK WK36
09:35
Local
ZRH FUE
WK WK212
09:35
Local
ZRH HRG
WK WK130
09:40
Local
ZRH IST
B56601
09:40
Local
ZRH OSL
2L1210
09:40
Local
ZRH BCN
VY VY6247
09:40
Local
ZRH ORD
UA UA12
09:40
Local
ZRH BER
LX LX
09:40
Local
ZRH VLC
LX LX2140
09:45
Local
ZRH BOM
LX LX154
09:45
Local
ZRH HAM
EW EW7761
09:45
Local
ZRH RAK
WK WK118
09:45
Local
ZRH NAP
U24228
09:45
Local
ZRH HAM
EW EW
09:45
Local
ZRH LIS
2L2086
09:50
Local
ZRH MIA
LX LX66
09:50
Local
ZRH SPX
WK WK156
airbus a320-214
09:50
Local
ZRH JFK
LX LX16
09:50
Local
ZRH ARN
LX LX1248
09:50
Local
ZRH FNC
WK WK284
09:50
Local
ZRH BER
U25194
09:55
Local
ZRH VLC
2L2140
09:55
Local
ZRH PMI
U25305
09:55
Local
ZRH VLC
LX LX2140
10:00
Local
ZRH SKG
LX LX1850
10:00
Local
ZRH LCA
WK WK370
airbus a320-214
10:00
Local
ZRH BRS
U22896
10:00
Local
ZRH DUS
EW EW9767
10:00
Local
ZRH DIA
QE931
10:00
Local
ZRH VLC
LX LX2140
airbus a320-214
10:00
Local
ZRH PMI
LX LX2156
10:00
Local
ZRH VLC
2L 2L2140
10:05
Local
ZRH ALC
LX LX2174
10:05
Local
ZRH MAN
U22194
10:05
Local
ZRH BVC
WK WK102
10:05
Local
ZRH LGW
U28472
10:10
Local
ZRH LCY
BA BA8764
10:10
Local
ZRH LHR
BA BA709
10:10
Local
ZRH SID
WK WK108
airbus a320-214
10:15
Local
ZRH SIN
SQ SQ345
10:15
Local
ZRH PHL
AA AA93
10:15
Local
ZRH LHR
LX LX318
10:15
Local
ZRH TOS
WK WK318
airbus a320-214
10:20
Local
ZRH EWR
UA UA135
10:25
Local
ZRH LHR
BA BA709
10:25
Local
ZRH WAW
LO LO412
10:25
Local
ZRH CPH
SK SK602
10:25
Local
ZRH LOS
TK TK6423
10:30
Local
ZRH LGW
U28470
10:30
Local
ZRH LXR
WK WK144
10:30
Local
ZRH DUB
LX LX400
airbus a220-300
10:30
Local
ZRH ENS
WK WK5101
10:35
Local
ZRH HEL
AY AY1512
10:35
Local
ZRH DUB
2L400
10:35
Local
ZRH DUB
LX LX400
10:40
Local
ZRH BGR
LXJ479
10:40
Local
ZRH IST
TK TK1908
10:40
Local
ZRH VIE
OS OS134
10:40
Local
ZRH LIS
U27644
10:45
Local
ZRH CDG
AF AF1115
10:45
Local
ZRH AUH
EY EY144
10:45
Local
ZRH FCO
AZ AZ571
10:50
Local
ZRH NHT
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