Flying from Hurghada Airport (HRG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Hurghada Airport to Zurich Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 50 minutes.
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, making Zurich one hour behind Hurghada.
You can take your pick of 17 weekly Hurghada Airport to Zurich Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your HRG to ZRH flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is edelweiss air.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Hurghada Airport to Zurich Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between HRG and ZRH include:
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Antalya Airport
Naples International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hurghada Airport (HRG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Hurghada Airport to Zurich Airport flight is 63 €. A round-trip fare right now is 210 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HRG to ZRH if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
The cheapest month for flights from Hurghada Airport to Zurich Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from HRG to ZRH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Hurghada Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Hurghada Airport (HRG)
When it comes to Hurghada Airport's on-time performance, 64% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Hurghada Airport from central Hurghada, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
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Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you have a late Hurghada Airport to Zurich Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near ZRH:
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For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to the centre of Zurich has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 10 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Hurghada Airport to Zurich Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Zurich in March.
Book your flight from Hurghada Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you'd like to go to Zurich during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HRG to ZRH in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've seen Zurich, now it's time to explore other parts of Switzerland. Travel about 72 kilometres west to Basel to check off its popular sights. From Art Basel to Basel Minster and Muensterplatz, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Bern is another well-known destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No trip is complete without seeing Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.