Flying from Melbourne to Zurich Airport (ZRH): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Zurich Airport (ZRH) jetting off from here.
Zurich is ten hours behind Melbourne. Zurich Airport is located in Zurich, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
Your flight from Melbourne to ZRH won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to ZRH. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular airports:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Zurich Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
67.71% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to ZRH flight is far easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you just a short drive away.
The majority of flights that leave Avalon Airport reach their destination as expected. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Zurich Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near ZRH and get cosy, quick:
Pick up a Zurich Airport rental car and explore Zurich and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around two weeks before your Melbourne to Zurich Airport flight.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
The centre of Zurich is about 10 kilometres from Zurich Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before you go.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Currently, 416 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Zurich Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 857 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to ZRH. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
Affordable Melbourne to Zurich Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Melbourne to ZRH couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.
Discover the best deal on a flight from Melbourne to Zurich Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
February is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Zurich Airport (ZRH), while July is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to visit Zurich based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
When booking your Melbourne to ZRH plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Zurich Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Zurich
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Zurich Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Zurich:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Zurich when you're ready to see the sights. Start exploring at Bahnhofstrasse followed by Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
Explore more of Switzerland
Lausanne is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Zurich. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Olympic Park, Riviera, Ouchy, Lausanne and Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique).
If you want to check out another major stop in Switzerland, head for Lugano, about 161 kilometres south of Zurich. Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and Old Town Lugano are the start of reasons to visit.
