Flying from Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Zurich is 11 hours ahead of Honolulu and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your HNL to ZRH flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Honolulu International Airport to Zurich Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between HNL and ZRH:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Currently, 268 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Honolulu International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 628 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HNL to ZRH if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Honolulu International Airport to Zurich Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
You'll find HNL at 300 Rodgers Blvd., #12.
Honolulu International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart HNL arrive at their destination without delay.
Honolulu International Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Honolulu. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near HNL? If you've booked an early flight from Honolulu International Airport to Zurich Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Book a hotel near ZRH if you're taking a late Honolulu International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Zurich Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and venture far and wide through Zurich and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to central Zurich has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Honolulu International Airport to Zurich Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Zurich in March.
When reserving your flight from Honolulu International Airport to Zurich Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from HNL to ZRH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland waiting to be discovered. Around 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a trip to Basel will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Switzerland, head for Bern, roughly 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum are key highlights.
