Travelling from Paris to Zurich Airport (ZRH): What you need to know
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is Paris's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Paris to Zurich Airport (ZRH) taking off from here.
Take off on a direct Paris to Zurich Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Zurich (where Zurich Airport is located) and Paris share the UTC+1 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
With 52 direct flights a week between the two airports, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is the most popular route. SWISS operates the earliest flight at 6:40am. If you prefer to make the most of your day before leaving, the last flight from CDG to ZRH is with Air France at 9:10pm.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Paris to ZRH.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Paris to Zurich Airport (ZRH) leave from this terminal.
SWISS is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Paris to Zurich Airport taking off from CDG.
The majority of travellers choose to book seats with SWISS between CDG and ZRH.
With 72.36% of services arriving as scheduled, Air France is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Paris, CDG can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Paris to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport's on-time performance, 65% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Paris to Zurich Airport, check out these options when setting off from Paris Orly Airport:
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Geneva Airport (GVA)
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
You can reach ORY from the centre of Paris in approximately 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 40 minutes to cover the 14 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Paris to ZRH flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Paris Orly Airport:
Paris Orly Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80% of flights leaving here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
You can book a plane ticket from Paris to Zurich Airport (ZRH) with a stop or two departing from Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA). These are some of the most common stopovers between BVA and ZRH:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
The journey time to BVA from the centre of Paris is around 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 88 kilometres or so.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Paris to Zurich Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're setting off early:
Flights that depart from BVA land at their destination on schedule 71% of the time.
The address of Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you have a late flight from Paris to Zurich Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near ZRH:
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your Paris to Zurich Airport flight.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
From Zurich Airport, central Zurich is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 10 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Right now, ج.م. 3,132 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Zurich Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 7,878. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap flights from Paris to ZRH by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
June is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Paris to Zurich Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Paris to Zurich Airport (ZRH). July is when most people travel to Zurich. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your Paris to ZRH plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 27ºC.
January has temperatures of between -6ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Paris to Zurich Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Zurich
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Zurich right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Paris to Zurich Airport:
Your Zurich trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions that belong on your itinerary include Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland you should also see. About 177 kilometres southwest of Zurich, a visit to Lausanne will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Olympic Park, The Olympic Museum and Cathedrale de Lausanne.
Lugano is another essential stop in Switzerland and is around 161 kilometres south of Zurich. No trip is complete without experiencing Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura.
