Travelling from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Zurich Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 11 hours 50 minutes.
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Zurich six hours behind Bangkok.
Flights from BKK to ZRH start at 00:35 — the first with Thai Airways International. The last departure is at 13:10 with SWISS. Overall, there are 19 weekly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Zurich Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your BKK to ZRH flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
SWISS is your gateway to exploring Zurich (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Switzerland!). Browse the direct flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Zurich Airport offered by this carrier.
SWISS tops the list for bookings on this route.
SWISS is the most punctual carrier that operates BKK to ZRH flights, with 75.41% of its services arriving as planned.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Zurich Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between BKK and ZRH include:
Vienna International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Suvarnabhumi Airport to Zurich Airport flight is Rs60,745. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs156,171. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book two months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BKK to ZRH.
Schedule your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Zurich Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BKK to ZRH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Of the flights that depart from Suvarnabhumi Airport, 67.87% land on time at their destination.
Central Bangkok to Suvarnabhumi Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to BKK:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're arriving on a late Suvarnabhumi Airport to Zurich Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near ZRH:
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 to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Zurich Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 1 hour 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Zurich Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Zurich in January.
When booking your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Zurich Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC to 27ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BKK to ZRH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland just waiting to be discovered. About 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a visit to Basel will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
