Starting June 2, 2025, Edelweiss Air will offer nonstop service from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH). The flights will offer west coast travelers a direct connection to Switzerland’s natural and historical treasures, such as the Swiss Alps and the old town of Zurich. The flights will depart twice a week aboard an Airbus 340-300 with space for 214 passengers.
Edelweiss Air 2025: From Seattle to Zurich in no time
Edelweiss is a leading leisure airline based in Switzerland. The airline flies to beautiful places around the world and offers 90 destinations in 30 countries. It is a sister company of SWISS Airlines, both of which are part of the Lufthansa Group. The new Seattle-Zurich route reflects the company’s continued growth: 2.7 million passengers will be carried in 2024, up from 2.2 million in 2022.
The new flight will depart and return on Mondays and Saturdays, with the SEA-ZRH route departing at 4:25 p.m., while the ZRH-SEA flight will depart at 1:00 p.m. This will allow Americans to explore not only Switzerland, but also the other side, with the Cascade Range in the Pacific Northwest as a stunning backdrop.
Bernd Bauer, CEO of Edelweiss, commented: “We are excited to add Seattle as our newest destination in the US. This nonstop service provides a convenient connection to Zurich in the heart of Europe, while bringing a significant number of Swiss travelers to Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. Swiss visitors typically enjoy longer stays and make a larger economic contribution than visitors from other countries. We expect to bring over 5,000 visitors to Seattle each summer, representing an economic impact of more than $20 million for the region.”
