Travelling from Bangkok to Zurich Airport (ZRH): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports where your trip can begin in Bangkok. Explore your options departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) when organising your flight from Bangkok to Zurich Airport (ZRH).
Take a direct Bangkok to Zurich Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 12 hours.
Zurich Airport is located in Zurich. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is six hours behind Bangkok.
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is the most popular route. There are 14 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, hop on the last flight with SWISS at 1:10pm. Go for the first BKK to ZRH departure operated by Thai Airways International at 12:35am if you'd rather not wait around.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Bangkok to ZRH. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
With more travellers during high season, it's wise to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Take the express route from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Nonstop flights from Bangkok to Zurich Airport (ZRH) are available from here.
SWISS is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Bangkok to Zurich Airport jetting out of BKK.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between BKK and ZRH is SWISS.
The carrier with the best punctuality score on this route is SWISS. Its services arrive as planned 75.41% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Bangkok to ZRH. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
BKK is around 32 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Suvarnabhumi Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Bangkok to Zurich Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
When it comes to Suvarnabhumi Airport's on-time performance, 67.87% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Tick a new place off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Bangkok to Zurich Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from Don Mueang International Airport:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
DMK is around 27 kilometres from central Bangkok. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Bangkok to ZRH flight? Check in to a hotel near Don Mueang International Airport before your break officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 66.48%. This figure shows how frequently flights that leave from this airport land on schedule.
About Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Book a hotel near ZRH if you have a late flight from Bangkok to Zurich Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion to explore Zurich and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Bangkok to Zurich Airport flight.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
The centre of Zurich is roughly 10 kilometres from Zurich Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Right now, Rs57,029 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Zurich Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs148,185. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Bangkok to ZRH, book your flight ticket eight months ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for January. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on Bangkok to Zurich Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Stay on top of deals for flight tickets from Bangkok to ZRH by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Bangkok to Zurich Airport.
The best time to fly from Bangkok to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Zurich. July is when most people book flights from Bangkok to Zurich Airport (ZRH), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Before locking in your Bangkok to ZRH flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 27ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Zurich Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging 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. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Bangkok to Zurich Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Zurich itinerary.
Explore more of Switzerland
Lausanne is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Zurich. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Olympic Park, Riviera, Ouchy, Lausanne and Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique).
If there's time to check out another side of Switzerland, consider Lugano, about 161 kilometres south of Zurich. Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and Old Town Lugano are the start of reasons to visit.
