Flying from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Around 10 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Cancun International Airport to Zurich Airport.
Zurich is six hours ahead of Cancun and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your CUN to ZRH flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Edelweiss Air has direct flights from Cancun International Airport to Zurich Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Zurich — and maybe even more of Switzerland if time allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Edelweiss Air.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cancun International Airport to Zurich Airport. These are the top stopovers between CUN and ZRH:
Newark Liberty International Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Currently, 302 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cancun International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 623 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book seven months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CUN to ZRH.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cancun International Airport to Zurich Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from CUN to ZRH.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Cancun International Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Cancun International Airport (CUN)
When it comes to Cancun International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72.87% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Cancun International Airport from central Cancun, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a convenient hotel near CUN? If you're boarding an early flight from Cancun International Airport to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Cancun International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Follow your own route with a Zurich Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and find adventure across Zurich and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cancun International Airport to Zurich Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Zurich in January.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Cancun International Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CUN to ZRH in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland just waiting to be explored. About 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a trip to Basel will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Bern is another must-experience destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No trip is complete without a visit to Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.