Flying from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Zurich Airport.
Berlin and Zurich are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from BER to ZRH start at 06:00 — the earliest with easyJet. The last service of the day is at 20:40 with SWISS. Overall, you can take your pick of 173 weekly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Zurich Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your BER to ZRH flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
You can travel nonstop to Zurich, Switzerland. Take to the skies with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Zurich Airport:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Eurowings.
Eurowings is the most punctual carrier that offers BER to ZRH flights. An exceptional 86.05% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Zurich Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between BER and ZRH:
Stuttgart Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
24 € is the best price for a one-way Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Zurich Airport flight. A return flight starts from 51 €. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from BER to ZRH by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Zurich Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Of all flights leaving Berlin Brandenburg Airport, 74.2% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Berlin Brandenburg Airport from central Berlin, it takes around 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near BER. Whether you're catching an early flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Zurich Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you have a late Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Zurich Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near ZRH:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion to explore Zurich and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The quietest month for a flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Zurich Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Zurich based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BER 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 corners of Switzerland you should also see. Around 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.
Bern is another must-experience destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No trip is complete without experiencing Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
