Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Zurich Airport.
Zurich is one hour ahead of Edinburgh and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from EDI to ZRH start from 03:15 — the earliest with Edelweiss Air. The latest departure is at 19:45 with Edelweiss Air. Overall, there are eight weekly Edinburgh Airport to Zurich Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your EDI to ZRH flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month like June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Zurich (and then discovering more of Switzerland!) is a breeze with Edelweiss Air. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Zurich Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Edelweiss Air.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Zurich Airport. Here are the top stopovers between EDI and ZRH:
London City Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Birmingham International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Currently, Rs13,509 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs24,014. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book ten months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from EDI to ZRH.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Zurich Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from EDI to ZRH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to Edinburgh Airport's on-time performance, 67.94% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to EDI? If you're boarding an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're landing on a late Edinburgh 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 relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near ZRH:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Zurich Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and venture far and wide through Zurich and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
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.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Zurich Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Zurich in January.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EDI 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 discovered after you've experienced Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Experience major highlights starting with Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.