Travelling from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Zurich three hours behind Sharjah.
To ensure you get on your SHJ to ZRH flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sharjah International Airport to Zurich Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SHJ and ZRH include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Sarajevo International Airport
King Khaled International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Right now, Rs34,655 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sharjah International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs62,451. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SHJ to ZRH if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Sharjah International Airport to Zurich Airport across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SHJ to ZRH.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Sharjah International Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
76.09% of flights taking off from Sharjah International Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to Sharjah International Airport from central Sharjah, it takes around 10 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to SHJ? If you're catching an early flight from Sharjah International Airport to Zurich Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Consider staying in a hotel near ZRH if you're on a late Sharjah International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Zurich Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and see more of Zurich and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The quietest month for a flight from Sharjah International Airport to Zurich Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Zurich based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Sharjah International Airport to Zurich Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 27ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SHJ to ZRH sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland you should also see. About 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a trip to Basel will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
If there's time to check out another side of Switzerland, consider Bern, roughly 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral are highlights.