SEA Welcomes Announcement of Edelweiss Air’s New Service to Zurich
Seasonal service to begin June 2, 2025
From high-quality museums and galleries to orchestras, a major film festival, and of course the spectacular outdoor scenery, Zurich has many things in common with Seattle. Starting early next year, nonstop direct flights on Edelweiss Air will connect Switzerland’s largest city to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
“Whether you’re going to Switzerland or coming from there to visit Seattle, a journey on either continent just got easier with this connection between world-class cities,” said Lance Lyttle, SEA Airport Managing Director. “SEA continues to provide new opportunities to experience new regions of the world. And don’t forget, Zurich is the home of FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association), which will be in Seattle to host the World Cup in 2026!”
"We are delighted to add Seattle as our latest destination in the USA," says Bernd Bauer, CEO of Edelweiss. "This nonstop service offers a convenient link to Zurich, at the heart of Europe, while also bringing a significant number of Swiss travelers to Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. Swiss visitors typically enjoy longer stays and contribute more economically compared to visitors from other countries. We anticipate bringing over 5,000 visitors to Seattle each summer, generating an economic impact of more than $20 million for the region."
Edelweiss, Switzerland’s leading leisure airline and sister airline of SWISS International Air Lines, is adding Seattle as its sixth destination in the U.S./Canada (Denver, Las Vegas, and Tampa in the U.S., with Calgary and Vancouver in Canada, plus adding Halifax in 2025). The twice-weekly service will be on an Airbus A340-300 aircraft connecting to the Edelweiss, SWISS, and Star Alliance networks extending across Europe and beyond. The airline’s global route network includes over 90 destinations across more than 30 countries.
Flight details
| Route | Days | Depart | Arrival | Flight No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEA to ZRH | Mon, Sat | 4:25 p.m. | 11:45 a.m. (+1 day) | WK007/ LX8007 |
| ZRH to SEA | Mon, Sat | 1:00 p.m. | 2:50 p.m. | WK006/ LX8006 |
International service at SEA
SEA currently offers 52 services to 33 international destinations on 26 different airlines. Later this week, SEA will welcome STARLUX Airlines to that list, adding a new service on a new airline. Philippine Airlines to Manila will follow in October, and Alaska Airlines service to Liberia, Costa Rica, in December.
Airport tips for traveling abroad
There are several ways to make international trips through the airport smoother. Trusted Traveler Programs like Mobile Passport Control and Global Entry streamline a traveler’s entry process into the United States. Outbound travelers will benefit from enrolling in TSA PreCheck. Learn more about expedited security programs, and visit SEA’s International Travel page for more tips.
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About Edelweiss Air
Edelweiss is Switzerland's leading leisure airline, based at Zurich Airport. The airline's global route network includes over 90 destinations across more than 30 countries, including the three U.S. cities Denver, Las Vegas, and Tampa Bay, Florida. Committed to providing a pleasant and worry-free travel experience, Edelweiss ensures the safety and well-being of its guests with dedication and warmth. Edelweiss is a sister company of Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) and a proud member of the Lufthansa Group.
About Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Operated by the Port of Seattle, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) serves the people of the Pacific Northwest with essential services, access to hundreds of domestic and global destinations, and economic activity that supports tens of thousands of jobs and produces $22 billion in economic activity. SEA has earned the highest U.S. ranking in Skytrax’s World’s Top 100 Airports for the third year in a row, two consecutive years as Best Airport in North America (2022/2023), and a 4-Star Skytrax Rating, focused on customer-centered travel with better services, facilities, and amenities. SEA totaled over 50.8 million passengers in 2023 – down just 1.8% from 2019 – with a forecast to exceed pre-pandemic traveler volumes in 2024. Thirty-five airlines serve 93 nonstop domestic and 33 international destinations including Canada, Mexico, and seasonal operations.