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London to Zurich flight compensation

If your flight from London to Zurich was delayed, cancelled or caused you to miss a connection, you may be entitled to compensation. FlightClaimly helps you check your case and handle the claim process.

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Quick facts

Route
London → Zurich
Origin airport
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Destination airport
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Countries
United Kingdom → Switzerland

About London to Zurich

Flights from London to Zurich connect London Gatwick Airport in United Kingdom with Zurich Airport in Switzerland. Depending on the airline, route, delay length and reason for the disruption, passengers may be protected by EU261 or UK261 when flights are delayed, cancelled or disrupted.

How much compensation can you receive?

The amount of compensation depends on the flight distance and the length of the delay at arrival. Eligible passengers may receive between €250 and €600.

Up to 1,500 km
€250
Short-haul flights
1,500–3,500 km
€400
Medium-haul flights
Over 3,500 km
€600
Long-haul flights

Passenger rights under EU261

Passengers flying from London Gatwick Airport to Zurich Airport may have the right to compensation when the flight arrives at least three hours late, is cancelled at short notice, or causes a missed connection, as long as the disruption was within the airline's control.

When are you entitled to compensation?

To qualify for compensation, the flight disruption must normally be within the airline's control. Delays caused by technical issues, operational problems or crew shortages may qualify, while extraordinary circumstances such as severe weather, airport restrictions or air traffic control decisions may not.

London to Zurich compensation statistics

The statistics below provide an overview of passenger compensation rules and help explain when compensation may apply.

LGW → ZRH
Route

London Gatwick Airport to Zurich Airport.

€600
Maximum compensation

Per passenger when the route and disruption qualify under EU261 or UK261.

3h+
Delay threshold

Compensation normally requires an arrival delay of at least three hours.

What happens after you submit your claim?

After you submit your claim, FlightClaimly reviews your information, prepares the claim and follows up with the airline throughout the process.

  1. 1

    Submit your claim

    You check your flight, add your passenger details and upload the documents needed to start the case.

  2. 2

    FlightClaimly reviews the case

    We review the information and prepare the claim before contacting the airline.

  3. 3

    The airline responds

    The airline reviews the claim and may approve, reject or request additional information.

  4. 4

    You receive your payout

    If the claim is successful, FlightClaimly helps complete the payout process.

How the claim process works

  1. 1Check your flight details and tell us what happened.
  2. 2Confirm whether the disruption may qualify under EU261 or UK261.
  3. 3Add your passenger details and booking reference.
  4. 4Sign the authority form so FlightClaimly can handle the claim.
  5. 5Upload your supporting documents.
  6. 6FlightClaimly submits the claim and follows up with the airline.

Common London to Zurich disruption types

  • ✓ Flight delayed more than 3 hours
  • ✓ Flight cancelled
  • ✓ Missed connection
  • ✓ Denied boarding
  • ✓ Technical problems
  • ✓ Operational disruption
  • ✓ Crew shortage
  • ✓ Strike
  • ✓ Bad weather

Frequently asked questions

Can I claim compensation for a delayed flight from London to Zurich?

You may be entitled to compensation if your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Zurich Airport arrived at least three hours late and the disruption was within the airline's control. Eligibility depends on the operating airline, the reason for the delay and whether EU261 or UK261 applies.

How much compensation can I receive for the London to Zurich route?

Eligible passengers may receive between €250 and €600. The final amount depends primarily on the flight distance, the arrival delay and the rules that apply to the journey.

Does EU261 apply to flights from United Kingdom to Switzerland?

EU261 may apply depending on where the flight departed, where it arrived and which airline operated the flight. FlightClaimly checks the route and operating airline when assessing your case.

Can I claim if my London to Zurich flight was cancelled?

You may have a claim if the airline cancelled the flight at short notice and the cancellation was not caused by extraordinary circumstances. The alternative transport and notice provided by the airline can also affect eligibility.

What documents do I need for a London to Zurich compensation claim?

You should normally keep your booking confirmation, flight details, passenger information and any messages received from the airline about the disruption. Additional documents may be requested while the claim is reviewed.

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London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Zurich → London

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Frankfurt → London

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London → Frankfurt

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

London → Paris

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

Paris → London

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Amsterdam → London

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Frankfurt → Zurich

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

London → Amsterdam

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

Paris → Zurich

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Zurich → Frankfurt

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

Zurich → Paris

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

Amsterdam → Zurich

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Zurich → Amsterdam

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

London → Munich

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Munich Airport (MUC)

Munich → London

Munich Airport (MUC) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Munich → Zurich

Munich Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Zurich → Munich

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich Airport (MUC)

London → London

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London → London

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

London → Oslo

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Oslo Airport (OSL)

London → Stockholm

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)

Oslo → London

Oslo Airport (OSL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Stockholm → London

Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Helsinki → London

Helsinki Airport (HEL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London → Helsinki

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)

Oslo → Zurich

Oslo Airport (OSL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Stockholm → Zurich

Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Zurich → Oslo

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Oslo Airport (OSL)

Zurich → Stockholm

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)

Helsinki → Zurich

Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Zurich → Helsinki

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)

Copenhagen → London

Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London → Copenhagen

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)

Copenhagen → Zurich

Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Zurich → Copenhagen

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)

Madrid → Zurich

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Zurich → Madrid

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

Rome → Zurich

Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Zurich → Rome

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

Manchester → Zurich

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Zurich → Manchester

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Manchester Airport (MAN)

Milan → Zurich

Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Zurich → Milan

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)

Barcelona → London

Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London → Barcelona

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)

Barcelona → Zurich

Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Brussels → Zurich

Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Zurich → Barcelona

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)

Zurich → Brussels

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)

Dublin → Zurich

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Zurich → Dublin

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dublin Airport (DUB)

London → Madrid

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

Madrid → London

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Vienna → Zurich

Vienna Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Zurich → Vienna

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna Airport (VIE)

London → Rome

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

Rome → London

Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Bergen → London

Bergen Airport, Flesland (BGO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Düsseldorf → London

Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Florence → London

Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London → Almería

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Almería Airport (LEI)

London → Bergen

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bergen Airport, Flesland (BGO)

London → Brindisi

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)

London → Burgas

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Burgas Airport (BOJ)

London → Caselle (VR)

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Verona Villafranca Valerio Catullo Airport (VRN)

London → Corvera

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Region of Murcia International Airport (RMU)

London → Düsseldorf

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)

London → Enfidha

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Enfidha - Hammamet International Airport (NBE)

London → Ibiza (Eivissa)

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Ibiza Airport (IBZ)

London → Kefallinia Island

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kefallinia Airport (EFL)

London → Kerkyra (Corfu)

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport (CFU)

London → Malaga

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Malaga Airport (AGP)

London → Marrakesh

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK)

London → Palermo

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)

London → Preveza

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aktion National Airport (PVK)

London → Tivat

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Tivat Airport (TIV)

London → Zakynthos

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zakynthos International Airport Dionysios Solomos (ZTH)

Malaga → London

Malaga Airport (AGP) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Orlando → London

Orlando International Airport (MCO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Rhodes → London

Diagoras Airport (RHO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Santiago de Compostela → London

Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport (SCQ) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Boston → Zurich

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Chicago → Zurich

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Larnaca → Zurich

Larnaca International Airport (LCA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Lisbon → Zurich

Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Los Angeles → Zurich

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Malaga → Zurich

Malaga Airport (AGP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

New York → Zurich

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Newark → Zurich

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

San Francisco → Zurich

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Toronto → Zurich

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Washington → Zurich

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Zurich → Larnaca

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Larnaca International Airport (LCA)

Zurich → Lisbon

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lisbon Airport (LIS)

Zurich → Malaga

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Malaga Airport (AGP)

London → Milan

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)

Milan → London

Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Warsaw → Zurich

Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Zurich → Warsaw

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)

London → Vienna

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Vienna Airport (VIE)

Vienna → London

Vienna Airport (VIE) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Zurich → London

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Brussels → London

Brussels Airport (BRU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London → Brussels

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brussels Airport (BRU)

Berlin → London

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London → Berlin

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)

Aberdeen → London

Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Belfast → London

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Berlin → Zurich

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Dublin → London

Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Lisbon → London

Lisbon Airport (LIS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London → Belfast

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)

London → Dublin

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)

London → Lisbon

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lisbon Airport (LIS)

Zurich → Berlin

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)

London → Manchester

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)

Manchester → London

Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Athens → London

Athens International Airport (ATH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London → Athens

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)

London → Warsaw

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)

Warsaw → London

Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Athens → Zurich

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Zurich → Athens

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Athens International Airport (ATH)

Alicante → London

Alicante Airport (ALC) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London → Alicante

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Alicante Airport (ALC)

Lyon → Zurich

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Nice → Zurich

Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Zurich → Lyon

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

Zurich → Nice

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)

London → Catania

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)

London → Palma

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)

London → Seville

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Seville Airport (SVQ)

Palma → London

Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Düsseldorf → Zurich

Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Edinburgh → Zurich

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Geneva → Zurich

Geneva Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Marseille → Zurich

Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Zurich → Düsseldorf

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)

Zurich → Edinburgh

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Zurich → Geneva

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva Airport (GVA)

Zurich → Marseille

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)

Budapest → London

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Edinburgh → London

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Hamburg → London

Hamburg Airport (HAM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Kraków → London

Kraków Airport (KRK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Larnaca → London

Larnaca International Airport (LCA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London → Budapest

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD)

London → Edinburgh

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

London → Hamburg

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)

London → Larnaca

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Larnaca International Airport (LCA)

London → London

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Stansted Airport (STN)

London → London

London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London → Luqa

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Malta International Airport (MLA)

London → Nice

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)

London → Porto

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Porto Airport (OPO)

London → Riga

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Riga International Airport (RIX)

London → Valencia

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Valencia Airport (VLC)

London → Venice

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)

Luqa → London

Malta International Airport (MLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Nice → London

Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Porto → London

Porto Airport (OPO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Riga → London

Riga International Airport (RIX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Hamburg → Zurich

Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Porto → Zurich

Porto Airport (OPO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Prague → Zurich

Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Zurich → Hamburg

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)

Zurich → Porto

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Porto Airport (OPO)

Zurich → Prague

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)

Geneva → London

Geneva Airport (GVA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London → Geneva

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva Airport (GVA)

London → Lyon

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

London → Marseille

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)

London → Prague

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)

Lyon → London

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Marseille → London

Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Prague → London

Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Alicante → Zurich

Alicante Airport (ALC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Budapest → Zurich

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Cologne → Zurich

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

London → Zurich

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Luqa → Zurich

Malta International Airport (MLA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Palma → Zurich

Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Riga → Zurich

Riga International Airport (RIX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Zurich → Alicante

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Alicante Airport (ALC)

Zurich → Budapest

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD)

Zurich → London

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Zurich → Luqa

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Malta International Airport (MLA)

Zurich → Palma

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)

Zurich → Riga

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Riga International Airport (RIX)

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