Carrier options
Computed from airline hub networks; block time from great-circle distance at 850 km/h, plus 8 h of hub ground time where the routing transfers. Not a schedule — no flight numbers or departure times, because we have no schedule feed.
| Airline | Routing | Distance | Flight | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Cargo LH | FRA → ZRH | 286 km | 56m | 56m |
| Swiss WorldCargo LX | FRA → ZRH | 286 km | 56m | 56m |
| Cargolux CV | FRA → LUX → ZRH | 470 km | 1h 45m | 9h 45m |
| DHL Aviation (EAT) QY | FRA → LEJ → ZRH | 816 km | 2h 10m | 10h 10m |
| Air France Cargo AF | FRA → CDG → ZRH | 924 km | 2h 17m | 10h 17m |
| KLM Cargo KL | FRA → AMS → ZRH | 969 km | 2h 20m | 10h 20m |
| Austrian Cargo OS | FRA → VIE → ZRH | 1,224 km | 2h 38m | 10h 38m |
| British Airways Cargo BA | FRA → LHR → ZRH | 1,442 km | 2h 54m | 10h 54m |
What it costs on this lane
Air freight prices on chargeable weight, not on distance: the greater of gross weight and volume converted at 166.67 kg/m³, rated against a weight break, plus a minimum charge and pass-through fuel and security surcharges. Work out the weight first — that is the half of the quote that is arithmetic — then ask for the rate.
Frequently asked
How long does air freight take from FRA to ZRH?
The fastest routing in our registry estimates 56m flying direct. That is flight time plus hub ground time where the routing transfers — it excludes pickup, terminal cut-off, customs clearance and final delivery, which usually add a day at each end.
Which airlines fly cargo from FRA to ZRH?
Lufthansa Cargo, Swiss WorldCargo, Cargolux, DHL Aviation (EAT), Air France Cargo, KLM Cargo and 2 more in our registry. 2 of them are hubbed at one end and can fly it direct.
What does air freight cost on this lane?
It depends on chargeable weight, not distance alone: the greater of gross and volumetric weight at 167 kg/m³, rated against a weight break, plus fuel and security surcharges. We do not publish a rate for this lane because we have no live rate feed yet — request a quote and every line comes back itemised.