Travelling from Beijing to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Beijing is home to two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Beijing to Zurich Airport (ZRH) leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX).
The timezone in Zurich is UTC+1, which is 7 hours behind Beijing. Zurich Airport is located in Zurich.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Beijing to ZRH. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Beijing to ZRH. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
PEK is approximately 31 kilometres from central Beijing. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Beijing to Zurich Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Beijing Capital International Airport:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Depending on traffic, you can drive to PKX from Beijing's centre in about 1 hour and 3 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away.
You're going on holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away from home? Consider checking in to one of these hotels near Daxing International Airport the day before your flight from Beijing to ZRH:
About Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Beijing to Zurich Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near ZRH:
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Zurich. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 19 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
For a one-way ticket from Beijing to Zurich Airport, Rs85,273 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip starting from Rs148,066. These are the lowest fares right now and may vary depending on availability.
We recommend booking as soon as possible to get cheap tickets from Beijing to ZRH. You're more likely to bag a bargain and have a larger selection of flight times and dates.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool and compare the prices of tickets from Beijing to Zurich Airport across the month. We've made the lowest fares green, making it easy to find a flight your budget will love.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Beijing to Zurich Airport. July is the busiest month for a trip to Zurich. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Zurich. July is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Beijing to ZRH sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 27ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Beijing to Zurich Airport in January when temperatures average between -6ºC and 7ºC.
More about Zurich
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Zurich right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Beijing to Zurich Airport:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster are must-visits when exploring Zurich.
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