Travelling from Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Around 10 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Rafael Nunez International Airport to Zurich Airport.
The timezone in Zurich is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Cartagena.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CTG to ZRH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Edelweiss Air is your ticket to exploring Zurich (and perhaps some other great parts of Switzerland!). Check out the direct flights from Rafael Nunez International Airport to Zurich Airport offered by this airline.
Most travellers choose to travel with Edelweiss Air on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Rafael Nunez International Airport to Zurich Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between CTG and ZRH include:
Miami International Airport
Pearson International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Rafael Nunez International Airport to Zurich Airport flight is ج.م. 21,828. A round-trip ticket is currently ج.م. 36,769. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from CTG to ZRH by booking at least one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Rafael Nunez International Airport to Zurich Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Rafael Nunez International Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
67.0% of flights departing from Rafael Nunez International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Rafael Nunez International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Cartagena. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel close to CTG? If you're catching an early flight from Rafael Nunez International Airport to Zurich Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Consider booking a hotel near ZRH if you're catching a late Rafael Nunez International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Zurich Airport rental car and explore Zurich and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Zurich Airport about 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.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Rafael Nunez International Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Zurich. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Rafael Nunez International Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you want to visit Zurich during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 27ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CTG to ZRH in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland waiting to be discovered. Around 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a trip to Basel will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Bern is another favourite destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No journey is complete without experiencing Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.