Flying from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Bristol Airport to Zurich Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
The timezone in Zurich is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Bristol.
You can choose from three weekly Bristol Airport to Zurich Airport flights.
Your BRS to ZRH flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak time like September? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Zurich (and then seeing more of Switzerland!) is a breeze with easyJet. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Bristol Airport to Zurich Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is easyJet.
EasyJet is a leader in on-time performance for BRS to ZRH flights, with 92.86% of its services landing as scheduled.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bristol Airport to Zurich Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between BRS and ZRH include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Nice Airport
Handy information about Bristol Airport (BRS)
80% of flights leaving Bristol Airport reach their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from BRS.
Central Bristol to Bristol Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near BRS. Whether you're taking an early flight from Bristol Airport to Zurich Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Consider booking a hotel near ZRH if you have a late Bristol Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Zurich Airport rental car and explore Zurich and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are leading providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Zurich. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 10 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Bristol Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Zurich. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Bristol 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).
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BRS to ZRH sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland just waiting to be explored. About 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a trip to Basel will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.