Flying from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Zurich Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.
Stockholm and Zurich share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from ARN to ZRH start from 06:10 — the earliest with SWISS. The last service of the day is at 18:15 with SAS. Overall, there are 33 weekly Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Zurich Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your ARN to ZRH flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Zurich (and then discovering more of Switzerland!) is a cinch with SWISS. This popular airline offers direct flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Zurich Airport.
SWISS is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
SAS is a leader in on-time performance for ARN to ZRH flights, with 80.0% of services landing as scheduled.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Zurich Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ARN and ZRH:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Zurich Airport flight is 63 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 168 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ARN to ZRH.
The cheapest month for flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Zurich Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from ARN to ZRH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Of the flights that depart from Stockholm Arlanda Airport, 73.1% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Stockholm Arlanda Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Stockholm. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near ARN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Zurich Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Reserve a hotel near ZRH if you're taking a late Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and explore beyond Zurich's main sights.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Zurich Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Zurich. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The quietest month for a flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Zurich Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Zurich based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Zurich Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ARN to ZRH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've seen Zurich, now it's time to discover more of Switzerland. Travel around 72 kilometres west to Basel to check off its top sights. From Basel Minster to Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Switzerland, consider Bern, roughly 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral are key highlights.