Flying from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
The timezone in Zurich is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of Salt Lake City.
To ensure you get on your SLC to ZRH flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Salt Lake City Airport to Zurich Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between SLC and ZRH:
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Handy information about Salt Lake City Airport (SLC)
SLC is located at 776 North Terminal Drive.
Salt Lake City Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SLC arrive at their destination as scheduled 85% of the time.
Central Salt Lake City to Salt Lake City Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Expect a trip time of about 20 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Salt Lake City Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to SLC:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Salt Lake City Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Zurich Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and experience more of Zurich and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Zurich Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to central Zurich has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Salt Lake City Airport to Zurich Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Zurich in March.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Salt Lake City Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from SLC to ZRH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be explored once you've seen Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
If you're ready to explore another side of Switzerland, head for Bern, about 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum are the start of reasons to visit.
