Travelling from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Zurich is five hours ahead of Cleveland and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your CLE to ZRH flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Zurich Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between CLE and ZRH:
Newark Liberty International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Zurich Airport flight is 271 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 522 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from CLE to ZRH, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Zurich Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
CLE is located at 5300 Riverside Drive.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, 76.58% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Cleveland to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near CLE. Whether you're taking an early flight from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Zurich Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're arriving on a late Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Zurich Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near ZRH:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion to explore Zurich and beyond.
Booking your ride from Zurich Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Zurich. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Zurich Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Zurich in January.
Lock in your flight from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you'd like to visit Zurich during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CLE to ZRH around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland you should also see. About 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a visit to Basel will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland. No visit is complete without checking out Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.