Flying from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Zurich one hour ahead of Cardiff.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your CWL to ZRH flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cardiff Airport to Zurich Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between CWL and ZRH:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cardiff Airport to Zurich Airport flight is Rs23,646. A return fare is currently Rs54,539. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from CWL to ZRH, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from Cardiff Airport to Zurich Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from CWL to ZRH.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cardiff Airport to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)
When it comes to Cardiff Airport's on-time performance, 66.16% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Cardiff Airport from central Cardiff, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near CWL? If you're catching an early flight from Cardiff Airport to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're arriving on a late Cardiff Airport to Zurich Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near ZRH:
Grab a Zurich Airport rental car and explore Zurich and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are top outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks before your trip.
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.
It typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The quietest month for a flight from Cardiff Airport to Zurich Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Zurich based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Cardiff Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CWL to ZRH in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've done Zurich, now it's time to explore other parts of Switzerland. Travel around 72 kilometres west to Basel to tick off its must-visit sights. From Basel Minster to Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Switzerland, head for Bern, roughly 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral are key reasons to visit.
