Travelling from Ercan Airport (ECN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, making Zurich one hour behind Nicosia.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your ECN to ZRH flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ercan Airport to Zurich Airport. These are the top stopovers between ECN and ZRH:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Esenboga International Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ercan Airport (ECN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ercan Airport to Zurich Airport flight is 54 €. A round-trip fare right now is 120 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from ECN to ZRH, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Ercan Airport to Zurich Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from ECN to ZRH.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Ercan Airport to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Ercan Airport (ECN)
Of the flights that depart from Ercan Airport, 75.35% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Ercan Airport from central Nicosia, it'll take about 1 hour 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
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Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
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Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to central Zurich has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Ercan Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Zurich. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Ercan Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ECN to ZRH around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland you should also see. Around 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a trip to Basel will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
If there's time to check out another side of Switzerland, head for Bern, roughly 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral are among the biggest draws.