Edelweiss has launched a new twice-weekly service between Zurich and Glasgow, strengthening Scotland’s connectivity into a major European hub and opening up fresh opportunities for tourism, trade and high-value visitors this summer.
Glasgow Airport has welcomed the inaugural Edelweiss flight from Zurich, marking the official launch of a brand-new direct service between Scotland and Switzerland. The first flight touched down on Friday 29 May 2026, establishing a twice-weekly connection that will operate every Monday and Friday until 14 September 2026.
The new route gives passengers a convenient, direct link to Switzerland’s largest city and a key European hub. Zurich is not only a vibrant destination in its own right, with lakeside beauty, historic streets and easy access to the Swiss Alps, but also an important gateway into the wider Swiss network and beyond.
For Glasgow, the service adds another European connection to an airport that already hosts 20 airlines and serves around 100 destinations worldwide, including North America, Europe and the Gulf. This latest addition reinforces Glasgow Airport’s role as one of Scotland’s principal international gateways and supports its wider growth ambitions.
Chris Tibbett, Executive Director, Commercial Aviation and Marketing at Glasgow Airport, said:
“We’re proud to celebrate the arrival of Edelweiss’ first flight from Zurich, marking the successful launch of this exciting new route. It’s fantastic to see this service take off, providing our passengers with a direct link to one of Europe’s most popular destinations.
“Zurich is not only a vibrant city in its own right but also an important gateway to the wider Swiss network and beyond. This new connection further strengthens our partnership with the Lufthansa Group while enhancing choice and connectivity for travellers across Scotland.
“We look forward to seeing the route perform strongly throughout the summer and to welcoming many visitors from Switzerland to Glasgow.”
The link is expected to deliver benefits on both sides of the route. Zurich gives Scottish passengers fast access to one of Europe’s leading financial and corporate centres, while the direct connection will help attract more inbound visitors from Switzerland to Glasgow and the wider west of Scotland.
Glasgow Airport is a key component of Scotland’s transport infrastructure, supporting over 30,000 jobs and generating £1.44 billion in GVA annually for the Scottish economy. Incremental routes such as Zurich may be seasonal, but collectively they help underpin the airport’s long-term growth story and its contribution to Scotland’s international competitiveness — a theme also reflected in High Growth Scotland’s recent coverage of the reopening of Glasgow’s direct Toronto service, which positioned renewed international air links as growth corridors for Scottish business: Glasgow’s direct Toronto link reopens a transatlantic growth corridor for Scottish business.
Passengers can now book flights throughout the summer season via flyedelweiss.com.
