Flying from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
The timezone in Zurich is UTC+1, which is nine hours behind Brisbane.
To ensure you get on your BNE to ZRH flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Brisbane Airport to Zurich Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BNE and ZRH:
Dubai Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
At the moment, 460 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Brisbane Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 885 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from BNE to ZRH, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport to Zurich Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from BNE to ZRH.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Brisbane Airport to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Brisbane Airport (BNE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Brisbane Airport, data shows 65% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Brisbane Airport from central Brisbane, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to BNE? If you've booked an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Reserve a hotel close to ZRH if you have a late Brisbane Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace with a Zurich Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and find adventure across Zurich and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to central Zurich has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Zurich Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Zurich in March.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Brisbane Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BNE to ZRH sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be explored once you've seen Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.