Travelling from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Alicante Airport to Zurich Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.
Alicante and Zurich are in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Take your pick of nine weekly Alicante Airport to Zurich Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with easyJet is the earliest you can take. SWISS operates the latest service of the day at 20:30.
Leave enough time to make your ALC to ZRH flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
SWISS is your gateway to exploring Zurich (and perhaps some other great corners of Switzerland!). Check out the direct flights from Alicante Airport to Zurich Airport offered by this carrier.
Most passengers choose to travel with SWISS on this route.
With an impressive 88.89% of services arriving as scheduled, easyJet is the most punctual carrier for ALC to ZRH flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Alicante Airport to Zurich Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between ALC and ZRH include:
Madrid Airport
Barcelona Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Alicante Airport to Zurich Airport flight is 57 €. A return plane ticket is currently 131 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from ALC to ZRH, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flights from Alicante Airport to Zurich Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Snapping up cheap flights from ALC to ZRH is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Alicante Airport to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Alicante Airport (ALC)
79% of flights departing from Alicante Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Alicante to Alicante Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a trip time of around 25 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to ALC? If you've booked an early flight from Alicante Airport to Zurich Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Reserve a hotel near ZRH if you're catching a late Alicante Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own speed with a Zurich Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and experience more of Zurich and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Zurich. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 10 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Alicante Airport to Zurich Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Zurich in March.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Alicante Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ALC to ZRH in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've seen Zurich, now it's time to discover other parts of Switzerland. Travel around 72 kilometres west to Basel to check off its must-visit sights. From Art Basel to Basel Minster and Muensterplatz, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Switzerland, consider Bern, about 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum are highlights.