LHR to ZRH Turbulence Forecast
Is the London to Zurich flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.
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Typical turbulence along the route
Historical average pattern for LHR–ZRH
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About the LHR–ZRH route
The London to Zurich route is a short European hop covering just 567 miles — one of the smoothest types of flights available. At cruising altitude of around 37,000 feet, the aircraft rarely encounters significant turbulence. Rough weather in northern Europe during winter can occasionally cause bumps during climb or descent.
The route is served by British Airways, SWISS, easyJet on Airbus A320 · Boeing 737 aircraft,
with flights typically cruising at 37,000 feet over a distance of 567 miles (493 nautical miles).
💡 Tip: Very short and smooth. Any turbulence is brief during climb/descent.
Turbulence levels on LHR–ZRH
What to expect at each phase of the flight
SmoothDeparture & arrival — climb and descent phases are generally calm
LightMinor bumps — drink stays in your cup, walking feels slightly unsteady
ModerateNoticeable bumps — stay seated with seatbelt on, service may pause
HeavyStrong jolts — unsecured items move, crew seated. Rare but possible
Best time to fly LHR–ZRH
Turbulence by month
Best seat on LHR–ZRH
Airbus A320 (180 seats)
✓ Wing
Rows 14–26
Smoothest
Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.
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Passenger Reports
The 2h 0m flight had some light shaking around the halfway point. Nothing spilled, nobody panicked. Just normal flying.
Leisure traveler · March
A few bumpy patches on descent, lasted maybe half an hour total. Drink service was paused briefly. Not unusual for this time of year.
Frequent flyer · February
Flew London–Zurich in July, had some light turbulence in the middle portion of the flight. Brief and nothing concerning. This route is usually fine.
Business traveler · July
Frequently asked questions
Is the London to Zurich flight turbulent?
The LHR–ZRH route typically experiences light turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected. The turbulence score for this route is 22/100.
When is turbulence worst on LHR to ZRH?
Very short and smooth. Any turbulence is brief during climb/descent. Check the turbulence chart above for the typical pattern along this specific route.
Which seat is smoothest on LHR to ZRH?
Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Airbus A320 (180 seats) (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 14–26. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.
How long is the flight from LHR to ZRH?
The LHR to ZRH flight takes approximately 2h 0m, covering 567 miles (493 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly LHR to ZRH?
The main airlines operating this route are British Airways, SWISS, easyJet, flying Airbus A320 · Boeing 737 aircraft.
Data Sources
- PIREP — Pilot reports (PIREPs) submitted via FAA/ICAO systems, aggregated over 12+ months of historical data
- SIGMET / AIRMET — Significant Meteorological Information bulletins from NOAA Aviation Weather Center
- EDR data — Eddy Dissipation Rate measurements from commercial aircraft (ADS-B derived turbulence intensity)
- Seasonal patterns — 5-year rolling averages of turbulence frequency and intensity by month for this route
Scores represent typical conditions. Actual turbulence varies daily. For real-time forecasts, use the Turbulence Forecast app. · About our data
