Flying from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Zurich Airport.
Paris and Zurich share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Every week, there are 52 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Zurich Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as early as possible, select the 06:40 SWISS flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 21:10 with Air France.
To ensure you catch your CDG to ZRH flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
SWISS is your gateway to exploring Zurich (and perhaps some other great corners of Switzerland!). Check out the direct flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Zurich Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with SWISS on this route.
Air France is the most punctual carrier that offers CDG to ZRH flights, with 72.36% of its services landing on time.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Zurich Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CDG and ZRH:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Geneva Airport
Stuttgart Airport
Handy information about Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
CDG's address is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
When it comes to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport's on-time performance, 65% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Paris to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is around 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to CDG:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Zurich Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and venture far and wide through Zurich and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Zurich. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Zurich Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Zurich in March.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from CDG to ZRH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
If you're eager to discover another side of Switzerland, consider Bern, roughly 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum are among the biggest draws.
