Travelling from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Zurich is five hours ahead of Richmond and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your RIC to ZRH flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Zurich Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between RIC and ZRH include:
Philadelphia International Airport
Logan International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
At the moment, 450 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 392 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from RIC to ZRH, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Zurich Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from RIC to ZRH.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
RIC is located at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
Of all flights leaving Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), 77.63% land on schedule at their destination.
Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is around 21 kilometres from central Richmond. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 2 hours 50 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near RIC? If you're catching an early flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Zurich Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Pick up a Zurich Airport rental car and explore Zurich and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are top providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
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.
Getting there by public transport takes around 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The quietest month for a flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Zurich Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Zurich based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Zurich Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RIC to ZRH in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland just waiting to be explored. Around 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a trip to Basel will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
If you want to check out another side of Switzerland, consider Bern, about 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral are among the biggest draws.
