Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Zurich is ten hours behind Melbourne and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your MEL to ZRH flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Zurich Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between MEL and ZRH:
Changi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
436 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Return flights start at 878 €. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from MEL to ZRH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Zurich Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near MEL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Zurich Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're getting in on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Zurich Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels 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.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Zurich Airport about two weeks before your trip.
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.
It typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Zurich. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you'd like to visit Zurich during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MEL to ZRH sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've visited Zurich, now it's time to explore other corners of Switzerland. Travel around 72 kilometres west to Basel to tick off its leading attractions. From Basel Minster to Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Bern is another well-known destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No trip is complete without seeing Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.