Flying from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Zurich Airport is 1 hour 40 minutes.
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Rome.
Each week, there are 45 Rome Fiumicino Airport to Zurich Airport flights. If you'd like to take off early, pick the 06:00 easyJet flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 20:10 with SWISS.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your FCO to ZRH flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Zurich Airport, so jetting to Zurich (and then discovering more of Switzerland!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is SWISS.
EasyJet leads the way as the most punctual carrier for FCO to ZRH flights, with 94.0% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Zurich Airport. These are the top stopovers between FCO and ZRH:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Venice Marco Polo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Rs6,351 is currently the best price for a one-way Rome Fiumicino Airport to Zurich Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs15,824. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from FCO to ZRH by booking at least one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Zurich Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Rome Fiumicino Airport, 78% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Rome to Rome Fiumicino Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a trip time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near FCO. Whether you have an early flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Zurich Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Consider booking a hotel close to ZRH if you're taking a late Rome Fiumicino Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Zurich Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and find adventure across Zurich and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Zurich. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Zurich Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 27ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FCO to ZRH in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland waiting to be explored. Around 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a visit to Basel will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.












