Travelling from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Bristol Airport to Zurich Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, making Zurich one hour ahead of Bristol.
Flights from BRS to ZRH start at 08:45 — the first with SWISS. The latest departure is at 19:00 with SWISS. Overall, you can take your pick of four weekly Bristol Airport to Zurich Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your BRS to ZRH flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
SWISS is your gateway to discovering Zurich (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Switzerland!). Browse the direct flights from Bristol Airport to Zurich Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most travellers choose to fly with SWISS on this route.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bristol Airport to Zurich Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BRS and ZRH:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Cote D'Azur Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Currently, R 539 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Bristol Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,572. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To get cheap tickets from BRS to ZRH, reserve your trip seven months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Bristol Airport to Zurich Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from BRS to ZRH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Bristol Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Bristol Airport (BRS)
69.8% of flights leaving from Bristol Airport make it to their destination on time.
Bristol Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Bristol. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to BRS? If you've booked an early flight from Bristol Airport to Zurich Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Consider booking a hotel close to ZRH if you're on a late Bristol Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Zurich Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and see more of Zurich and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to the centre of Zurich has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Bristol Airport to Zurich Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Zurich in January.
Lock in your flight from Bristol Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you'd like to visit Zurich during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BRS to ZRH in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be discovered after you've seen Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Bern is another favourite 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.