Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Zurich Airport (ZRH): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Fort Lauderdale. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Zurich Airport (ZRH) out of here.
Zurich is five hours ahead of Fort Lauderdale. Zurich Airport is located in Zurich, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Your flight from Fort Lauderdale to ZRH won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to ZRH. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
FLL is about 8 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport's on-time performance, 73.74% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
FLL's address is 320 Terminal Drive.
About Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Have a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Zurich Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near ZRH and turn out the lights sooner:
Travel at your own pace with a Zurich Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and see more of Zurich and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride around two weeks in advance of your Fort Lauderdale to Zurich Airport flight.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to the centre of Zurich is around 10 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary based on traffic and the time of day.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
At the moment, R 5,340 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Zurich Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 11,147. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to ZRH if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is when most people book flights from Fort Lauderdale to Zurich Airport (ZRH). Plan your visit to Zurich in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Before locking in your Fort Lauderdale to ZRH plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Zurich Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Zurich
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Zurich right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Zurich Airport:
Bahnhofstrasse and Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Zurich must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Zurich Opera.
Explore more of Switzerland
Lausanne is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Zurich. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include Olympic Park, Riviera, Ouchy, Lausanne and Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique).
Around 161 kilometres south of Zurich, Lugano is another essential stop in Switzerland. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and Old Town Lugano.
