Travelling from Dusseldorf to Zurich Airport (ZRH): What you need to know
Set your travel plans in motion by working out where you'll board your flight from Dusseldorf to Zurich Airport (ZRH). Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) and Weeze Airport (NRN) are Dusseldorf's main airports.
Book a direct Dusseldorf to Zurich Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Zurich Airport is located in Zurich. The city's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Dusseldorf.
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is the most popular route. There are 42 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, hop on the last flight with SWISS at 8:25pm. Choose the first DUS to ZRH departure operated by Eurowings at 6:40am if you'd rather get going earlier.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Dusseldorf to ZRH.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Get to your destination in one go from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS). Direct flights from Dusseldorf to Zurich Airport (ZRH) can be booked from here.
When taking off from DUS, you can take a direct flight from Dusseldorf to Zurich Airport with SWISS.
SWISS sees the most traveller bookings for flights from DUS to ZRH.
Eurowings shines when it comes to on-time performance. A dependable 85.19% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
Located around 10 kilometres from the centre of Dusseldorf, DUS can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Dusseldorf International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Dusseldorf to Zurich Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dusseldorf International Airport, data shows 78.28% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Weeze Airport (NRN)
Break up your flight from Dusseldorf to Zurich Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Weeze Airport and ZRH include:
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Porto Airport (OPO)
Ibiza Airport (IBZ)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Dusseldorf to NRN in around 2 hours 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Dusseldorf to ZRH flight? Relax in a hotel near Weeze Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Most flights that leave Weeze Airport make it to their destination as expected. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 80.87%.
About Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Have a late flight from Dusseldorf to Zurich Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near ZRH and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
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To secure the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks ahead of your Dusseldorf to Zurich Airport flight.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to the centre of Zurich is around 10 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
It'll take around 1 hour 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dusseldorf to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dusseldorf to Zurich Airport is 56 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 104 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Dusseldorf to ZRH by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for scoring cheap Dusseldorf to Zurich Airport tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Dusseldorf to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Zurich. July is when most people book flights from Dusseldorf to Zurich Airport (ZRH), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Dusseldorf to ZRH plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Dusseldorf to Zurich Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Zurich
Start your Zurich trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Dusseldorf to Zurich Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Bahnhofstrasse and Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau are just two of the top-rated attractions to add to your Zurich to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Zurich Opera.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland you'll want to see. Around 177 kilometres south-west of Zurich, a visit to Lausanne will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Olympic Park, Riviera, Ouchy, Lausanne and Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique).
Lugano is another essential stop in Switzerland and is around 161 kilometres south of Zurich. No trip is complete without experiencing Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and Old Town Lugano.