Travelling from Belfast to Zurich Airport (ZRH): What you need to know
Zurich Airport is located in Zurich. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of Belfast.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Belfast to ZRH.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like June. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Belfast to ZRH. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Belfast International Airport (BFS). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Geneva Airport (GVA)
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Located around 19 kilometres from central Belfast, BFS can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Belfast International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Belfast to Zurich Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Belfast International Airport, 68% of flights complete their journey on time.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Add another location to your travels or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Belfast to Zurich Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from George Best Belfast City Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
BHD is about 5 kilometres from central Belfast. It'll take 15 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 25 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Belfast to ZRH flight, unwind in one of these hotels near George Best Belfast City Airport:
George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on time.
About Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Belfast to Zurich Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Pick up a Zurich Airport rental car and discover Zurich and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are top providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Belfast to Zurich Airport flight.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Central Zurich is around 11 kilometres from Zurich Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Right now, $144 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Zurich Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $284. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Belfast to ZRH, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
Affordable Belfast to Zurich Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Find an affordable flight from Belfast to Zurich Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Belfast to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding when to fly. January is the quietest month to go to Zurich. July is when most people book flights from Belfast to Zurich Airport (ZRH), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your Belfast to ZRH plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 27ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Belfast to Zurich Airport in January when temperatures are between -6ºC and 7ºC.
More about Zurich
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Zurich right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Belfast to Zurich Airport:
Bahnhofstrasse and Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Zurich travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Zurich Opera.
Explore more of Switzerland
Lausanne is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be explored once you've seen Zurich. Around 177 kilometres away to the southwest, top sights here include Olympic Park, Riviera, Ouchy, Lausanne and The Olympic Museum.
Lugano is another must-experience destination in Switzerland and is around 161 kilometres south of Zurich. No trip is complete without experiencing Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and Old Town Lugano.