Travelling from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Zurich five hours ahead of Charleston.
Give yourself enough time to make your CHS to ZRH flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Charleston International Airport to Zurich Airport. These are the top stopovers between CHS and ZRH:
Newark Liberty International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Logan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Charleston International Airport to Zurich Airport flight is Rs66,563. A round-trip plane ticket right now is Rs165,981. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CHS to ZRH if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Charleston International Airport to Zurich Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from CHS to ZRH.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Charleston International Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Charleston International Airport (CHS)
Charleston International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81.5% of flights that take off from CHS arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Charleston International Airport from central Charleston, it takes around 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 3 hours 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Charleston International Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near CHS:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're coming in on a late Charleston International Airport to Zurich Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near ZRH:
Travel at your own speed with a Zurich Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and chase adventure across Zurich and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Charleston International Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Zurich. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Charleston International Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you want to visit Zurich during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 27ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CHS to ZRH in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Bern is another must-experience destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No journey is complete without experiencing Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
