Flying from Rio De Janeiro to Zurich Airport (ZRH): What you need to know
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is Rio De Janeiro's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Zurich Airport (ZRH) departing from here.
Zurich is four hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro. Zurich Airport is located in Zurich, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Rio De Janeiro to ZRH.
In peak travel periods, allow for extended wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to ZRH. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro, GIG can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Zurich Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport:
79.57% of flights taking off from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
You can arrive at SDU from the centre of Rio De Janeiro in about 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 15 minutes to travel the 2 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Rio De Janeiro to ZRH flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Santos Dumont Airport:
78.67% of flights departing Santos Dumont Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Have a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Zurich Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near ZRH and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Pick up a Zurich Airport rental car and discover Zurich and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are well-known companies you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Rio De Janeiro to Zurich Airport flight.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to the centre of Zurich is around 10 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Rs117,778 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Zurich Airport. A return flight starts from Rs228,379. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Rio De Janeiro to ZRH. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
Affordable Rio De Janeiro to Zurich Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Rio De Janeiro to Zurich Airport (ZRH). Plan your visit to Zurich in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 27ºC. Book your Rio De Janeiro to ZRH flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Zurich Airport in January when temperatures are between -6ºC and 7ºC.
More about Zurich
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Zurich right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Zurich Airport:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Zurich when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at Bahnhofstrasse followed by Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've seen Zurich, now it's time to discover other corners of Switzerland. Travel about 177 kilometres south-west to Lausanne to tick off its leading sights. From Olympic Park to Riviera, Ouchy, Lausanne and Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique), you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Lugano is another well-known destination in Switzerland and is around 161 kilometres south of Zurich. No trip is complete without visiting Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and Old Town Lugano.
