Connecting route · Canada → Switzerland

Flights from Ottawa to Zurich

There are no direct flights from Ottawa to Zurich. The fastest way is one stop via Toronto or London, about 9h 23m door to door (75 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 23m

Ottawa to Zurich at a glance

Fastest journey9h 23mVia Toronto, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Toronto or London

Best ways to fly from Ottawa to Zurich

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

YOW Toronto (YYZ) ZRH

Leg 1: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet · Leg 2: Air Canada, SWISS

Tue18:15 YOW19:10 YYZ1h 05m connection20:15 YYZ09:38 ZRHAir Canada Rouge + Air Canada

54 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 23m

YOW London (LHR) ZRH

Leg 1: Air Canada · Leg 2: British Airways, SWISS

Sat21:15 YOW08:38 LHR3h 37m connection12:15 LHR14:45 ZRHAir Canada + SWISS

2 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 11h 30m

YOW New York (EWR) ZRH

Leg 1: Porter Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: SWISS, United Airlines

Mon15:15 YOW16:30 EWR5h 45m connection22:15 EWR11:27 ZRHRepublic Airlines + SWISS

14 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 14h 12m

YOW Chicago (ORD) ZRH

Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: SWISS, United Airlines

Mon10:45 YOW11:51 ORD7h 39m connection19:30 ORD10:22 ZRHRepublic Airlines + SWISS

5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 17h 37m

YOW Paris (CDG) ZRH

Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, SWISS

One airline, one ticket ~10h 11m

YOW Montreal (YUL) ZRH

Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Transat, PAL Airlines · Leg 2: SWISS

Same alliance ~10h 11m

Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance: 6,131 km3,807 miles
Journey time: 9h 23mon current schedules
Time difference: +6hZurich vs Ottawa
Currency in Zurich: CHF
Airports: YOW → ZRH

Flights from Ottawa to Zurich: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ottawa to Zurich?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Toronto, London and New York. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.

How long is the flight from Ottawa to Zurich?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 23m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,131 km.

Where do you change planes between Ottawa and Zurich?

The best connecting points are Toronto (YYZ), London (LHR), New York (EWR) and Chicago (ORD). Air Canada flies both legs via Toronto, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Ottawa and Zurich?

Ottawa: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH).

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Zurich?

Zurich is 6 hours ahead of Ottawa.

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