Flying from Paris to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from Paris to Zurich Airport (ZRH). Check out your options for leaving Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
The average duration of a direct flight from Paris to Zurich Airport is 1 hour 17 minutes.
Zurich Airport is located in Zurich. The city's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Paris.
The most popular route is from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH), with 67 direct weekly services. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from CDG to ZRH is the 06:40 SWISS service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 21:10 with Air France.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Paris to ZRH.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like June. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Get there in one go from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Nonstop flights from Paris to Zurich Airport (ZRH) operate from here.
SWISS is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Paris to Zurich Airport jetting out of CDG.
We make it simple to book a flight from Paris to ZRH with a stopover. To see your options leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Top stopovers between CDG and ZRH include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
CDG is around 27 kilometres from the centre of Paris. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will give you the fastest route and available public transport options.
After a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Paris to Zurich Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Searching for other options for a direct flight from Paris to Zurich Airport (ZRH)? Browse the fares jetting out of Paris Orly Airport (ORY).
SWISS has direct flights from Paris to ZRH out of ORY. Book your preferred window (or aisle) seat and reach your destination without any detours.
On public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in around 57 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 34 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Paris to ZRH, unwind in one of these hotels close to Paris Orly Airport:
About Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Paris to Zurich Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to the centre of Zurich takes about 19 minutes by car. It's approximately 13 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour and 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
For a one-way ticket from Paris to Zurich Airport, 62 € is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight from just 125 €. These are currently the lowest fares and may vary depending on availability.
9 months is how far we recommend booking ahead to score cheap tickets from Paris to ZRH.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Paris to Zurich Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices across every month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from Paris to ZRH. You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped. We'll tell you as soon as there's a change in price.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Paris to Zurich Airport.
The best time to fly from Paris to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Paris to Zurich Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Zurich. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Zurich. The warmest month is July. Book your flights from Paris to ZRH during then and you can expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 27ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap flights from Paris to Zurich Airport sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Zurich
Start your Zurich trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Paris to Zurich Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
One of the best ways to get to know Zurich is to check out its popular attractions. Some highlights include Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
Complete your Zurich trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Paris to Zurich Airport to track down your perfect ride. Check out our car rentals in Zurich and compare your options in one place. Plus you'll find all the info you need to know, from the most popular rental company to the best time to book.
