What airport do you fly into for flights to Zurich?

Most people fly into Zurich (ZRH) if they book a flight to Zurich. Zurich is conveniently located just 9,4 km from Zurich’s city centre. 12 airlines have flights to Zurich from Johannesburg on a daily basis. Booking flights to Zurich should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 3 flights from Johannesburg per day.

Can I find cheaper flights to Zurich if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Zurich on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Zurich?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Turkish Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Zurich.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Zurich?

Zurich is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Zurich. One-way flights to Zurich typically cost R675, while return flights cost around R2 030.

How much is a return flight to Zurich?

A return flight to Zurich will typically cost around R14 933, however they can be found for as little as R2 030.

Where does the fastest flight to Zurich depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Zurich, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 30 minutes).

Does Zurich have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Zurich can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Zurich?

Yes. Zurich has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Radisson Blu Hotel, Zurich Airport is the closest property to Zurich (0,0 km away from Zurich).

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How long is the flight to Zurich?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Zurich takes 10 hours 30 minutes. Flights to Zurich from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Zurich

The most flights from Johannesburg to Zurich are scheduled on a Thursday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Zurich?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Zurich are SWISS, Emirates and Qatar Airways.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Zurich?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Zurich are Condor, Emirates and Ethiopian Air.

Rainfall in Zurich by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zurich ranges from 63.0 - 128.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 128.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Zurich when rainfall is around 63.0 mm.

Temperature in Zurich by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zurich, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 19.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 0.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Zurich?

The best time to book flights to Zurich is 70 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Zurich

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,SWISS, andTurkish Airlines to Switzerland to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

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Anonymous,Jul 2026

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It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

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Anonymous,Jul 2026

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It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

FAQs about flying to Zurich

What airport do you fly into for flights to Zurich?
Most people fly into Zurich (ZRH) if they book a flight to Zurich. Zurich is conveniently located just 9,4 km from Zurich’s city centre. 12 airlines have flights to Zurich from Johannesburg on a daily basis. Booking flights to Zurich should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 3 flights from Johannesburg per day.
Can I find cheaper flights to Zurich if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Zurich on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Zurich?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Turkish Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Zurich.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Zurich?
Zurich is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Zurich. One-way flights to Zurich typically cost R675, while return flights cost around R2 030.
How much is a return flight to Zurich?
A return flight to Zurich will typically cost around R14 933, however they can be found for as little as R2 030.
Where does the fastest flight to Zurich depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Zurich, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 30 minutes).
Does Zurich have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Zurich can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Zurich?
Yes. Zurich has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Radisson Blu Hotel, Zurich Airport is the closest property to Zurich (0,0 km away from Zurich).

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How long is the flight to Zurich?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Zurich takes 10 hours 30 minutes. Flights to Zurich from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Zurich

The most flights from Johannesburg to Zurich are scheduled on a Thursday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Zurich?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Zurich are SWISS, Emirates and Qatar Airways.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Zurich?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Zurich are Condor, Emirates and Ethiopian Air.

Rainfall in Zurich by month

Plan your trip to Zurich by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zurich ranges from 63.0 - 128.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 128.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Zurich when rainfall is around 63.0 mm.

Temperature in Zurich by month

Plan your trip to Zurich by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

When is the best time to book a flight to Zurich?

The best time to book flights to Zurich is 70 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Zurich

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,SWISS, andTurkish Airlines to Switzerland to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Zurich

What airport do you fly into for flights to Zurich?

Can I find cheaper flights to Zurich if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Zurich?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Zurich?

How much is a return flight to Zurich?

Where does the fastest flight to Zurich depart from?

Does Zurich have car hire?

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