Travelling from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Stuttgart Airport to Zurich Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 45 minutes.
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Stuttgart.
Take your pick of 16 weekly Stuttgart Airport to Zurich Airport flights. The 10:10 departure with SWISS is the earliest available. SWISS operates the last service of the day at 21:05.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your STR to ZRH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
SWISS offers direct flights from Stuttgart Airport to Zurich Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Zurich — and maybe even more of Switzerland if your schedule allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is SWISS.
SWISS is the most punctual carrier that offers STR to ZRH flights. An impressive 90.65% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Stuttgart Airport to Zurich Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between STR and ZRH:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Vienna Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Right now, 56 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Stuttgart Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 133 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from STR to ZRH, reserve your trip one month ahead of your planned departure.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Stuttgart Airport to Zurich Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Stuttgart Airport to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Stuttgart Airport (STR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Stuttgart Airport, 78% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Stuttgart Airport from central Stuttgart, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near STR. Whether you've booked an early flight from Stuttgart Airport to Zurich Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're arriving on a late Stuttgart Airport to Zurich Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near ZRH:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and explore beyond Zurich's main sights.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Stuttgart Airport to Zurich Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Zurich in March.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Stuttgart Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from STR to ZRH around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be discovered once you've seen Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
Bern is another sought-after destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No trip is complete without dropping by Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.