Zurich Airport adds Namibia route and expands global network for Summer 2026

Zurich Airport is expanding its summer 2026 schedule (March 29 – October 24) with new long-haul routes, additional frequencies, and the arrival of new airlines, bringing the total to 212 destinations served by 67 carriers.

A key highlight is a new direct connection to Windhoek, launched by Edelweiss from June 1 with twice-weekly flights—adding a new intercontinental destination to the airport’s network.

Stronger long-haul connectivity

• American Airlines introduces daily seasonal flights between Dallas and Zurich

• Edelweiss increases North American services, including daily flights to Vancouver and extended service to Halifax

• China Eastern Airlines launches three weekly flights from Shanghai

New and returning airlines

• Kuwait Airways returns after more than 40 years with flights to Kuwait City

• Norwegian Air Shuttle begins operations with flights to Oslo

European network expansion

• SWISS adds seasonal routes to Pozna? and Rijeka, while increasing frequencies to major cities

• Edelweiss adds Glasgow and Kefalonia

• airBaltic launches a new route to Vilnius

• Chair Airlines adds Tuzla and Vlora

Overall, Zurich is strengthening its position as a major European hub with broader long-haul reach and expanded regional connectivity. However, the airport notes that ongoing instability in the Middle East could still lead to schedule adjustments.