Travelling from Cork Airport (ORK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
A direct flight from Cork Airport to Zurich Airport takes an average of 2 hours 7 minutes. The timezone in Zurich is UTC+1, which makes it 1 hour ahead of Cork.
Travelling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To look at your options for flights from Cork Airport to Zurich Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between ORK and ZRH are:
Birmingham International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter Switzerland, check with your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll provide you with all the necessary information, including other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from ORK to ZRH.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cork Airport (ORK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
71 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Cork Airport to Zurich Airport. Return flights start from 145 €. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from ORK to ZRH by booking at least 10 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Cork Airport to Zurich Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Sign into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you the hassle of looking for cheap tickets from ORK to ZRH every day.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Cork Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Cork Airport (ORK)
Cork Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Cork. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 16 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 26 minutes.
After a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near ORK. Whether you're on an early flight from Cork Airport to Zurich Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Cork Airport to Zurich Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near ZRH:
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Zurich. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 19 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Cork Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Zurich. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from Cork Airport to Zurich Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 27ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ORK to ZRH in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC and 7ºC then.
More about Zurich
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the best places to stay in Zurich right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from ORK to ZRH:
Bahnhofstrasse and Swiss National Museum are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Zurich must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Grossmunster.
Complete your Zurich trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Zurich Airport — now it's time to find a great stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Zurich.