Flying from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Zurich Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 8 hours 45 minutes.
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, making Zurich four hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi.
Every week, there are 13 Indira Gandhi International Airport to Zurich Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off early, pick the 01:10 SWISS flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 14:05 with Air India.
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 DEL to ZRH flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Zurich (and then exploring more of Switzerland!) is a breeze with Air India. This popular carrier has direct flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Zurich Airport.
Air India tops the list for bookings on this route.
SWISS is the most punctual carrier offering DEL to ZRH flights. An impressive 91.8% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Zurich Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DEL and ZRH:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Vienna International Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Currently, R 3,930 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Indira Gandhi International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 8,354. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from DEL to ZRH, book your trip seven months before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Zurich Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Of all flights departing from Indira Gandhi International Airport, 67.17% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central New Delhi to Indira Gandhi International Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near DEL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Zurich Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you have a late Indira Gandhi International Airport to Zurich Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near ZRH:
Hit the road running by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion to explore Zurich and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle 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 about 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes around 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Zurich Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Zurich in January.
When reserving your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Zurich Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DEL to ZRH in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've visited Zurich, now it's time to discover more of Switzerland. Travel about 72 kilometres west to Basel to check off its top sights. From Basel Minster to Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Bern is another must-experience destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No journey is complete without a visit to Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
