Flying from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
The timezone in Zurich is UTC+1, which is nine hours behind Gold Coast.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your OOL to ZRH flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Rs172,904 is the best price for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs375,754. These fares can change depending on demand.
To find cheap tickets from OOL to ZRH, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Gold Coast Airport to Zurich Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from OOL to ZRH by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Gold Coast Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Of all flights leaving Gold Coast Airport, 74.82% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Gold Coast to Gold Coast Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near OOL? If you're catching an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Zurich Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Gold Coast Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Zurich Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and discover more of Zurich and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Zurich Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Zurich. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Zurich. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Gold Coast Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from OOL to ZRH around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Bern is another well-known destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No journey is complete without dropping by Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
