Travelling from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, making Zurich six hours ahead of St Louis.
To ensure you get on your STL to ZRH flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Zurich Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between STL and ZRH:
Pearson International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Zurich Airport flight is 306 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 528 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from STL to ZRH, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Zurich Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Picking up cheap flights from STL to ZRH is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
You'll find STL at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
78.04% of flights taking off from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is about 26 kilometres from central St Louis. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to STL? If you're catching an early flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Zurich Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're getting in on a late Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Zurich Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near ZRH:
Grab a Zurich Airport rental car and explore Zurich and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Zurich Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to the centre of Zurich has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes about 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The quietest month for a flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport 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 fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Zurich Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from STL to ZRH in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland you'll want to see. About 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a trip to Basel will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland. Start your sightseeing at Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
