Travelling from Munich Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Munich Airport to Zurich Airport is 1 hour.
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Munich.
There are 42 Munich Airport to Zurich Airport flights every week to choose from.
Give yourself enough time to make your MUC to ZRH flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as September, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
You can travel nonstop to Zurich, Switzerland. Take off with one of these carriers offering direct flights from Munich Airport to Zurich Airport:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is SWISS.
Air Dolomiti is the most punctual carrier that operates MUC to ZRH flights. A dependable 85.11% of its services on this route land on time.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Munich Airport to Zurich Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MUC and ZRH:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Geneva Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Munich Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Munich Airport to Zurich Airport flight is 74 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 167 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from MUC to ZRH, reserve your trip one month before your departure date.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Munich Airport to Zurich Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MUC to ZRH.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Munich Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Munich Airport (MUC)
Of the departures from Munich Airport, 79% arrive on time at their destination.
Munich Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Munich. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near MUC. Whether you're catching an early flight from Munich Airport to Zurich Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're getting in on a late Munich Airport to Zurich Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near ZRH:
Pick up a Zurich Airport rental car and discover Zurich and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Zurich Airport about two weeks ahead.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Munich Airport to Zurich Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Zurich in March.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Munich Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from MUC to ZRH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've done Zurich, now it's time to explore more of Switzerland. Journey around 72 kilometres west to Basel to tick off its leading attractions. From Art Basel to Basel Minster and Muensterplatz, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland. Experience major highlights starting with Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.