Travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Zurich Airport (ZRH): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can fly out of in Kuala Lumpur. Check out your options departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) when booking your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Zurich Airport (ZRH).
Zurich is seven hours behind Kuala Lumpur. Zurich Airport is located in Zurich, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Kuala Lumpur to ZRH.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to ZRH. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular airports:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
KUL is about 64 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Kuala Lumpur International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Zurich Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
58.65% of flights that depart Kuala Lumpur International Airport land at their destination on time.
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
With public transport, you can travel from central Kuala Lumpur to SZB in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport the day before your Kuala Lumpur to ZRH flight:
67.97% of all departures from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you have a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to Zurich Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near ZRH:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion to explore Zurich and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Kuala Lumpur to Zurich Airport flight.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Zurich. How long it'll take to get there by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Zurich Airport is Rs67,053. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs132,817. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to ZRH if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
Cheap Kuala Lumpur to Zurich Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Zurich Airport (ZRH). Visit Zurich in February for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 27ºC. Book your Kuala Lumpur to ZRH flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Zurich Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 7ºC.
More about Zurich
After booking your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Zurich Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Zurich:
Bahnhofstrasse and Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Zurich to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Zurich Opera.
Explore more of Switzerland
Lausanne is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Zurich. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Olympic Park, Riviera, Ouchy, Lausanne and Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique).
If you're looking to explore another side of Switzerland, head for Lugano, roughly 161 kilometres south of Zurich. Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and Old Town Lugano are among the biggest draws.
