Travelling from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Zurich Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 55 minutes.
Frankfurt and Zurich are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Take your pick of 83 weekly Frankfurt Airport to Zurich Airport flights. The 06:40 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest flight available. SWISS operates the latest service of the day at 20:50.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your FRA to ZRH flight.
Travelling during a peak month like April? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Lufthansa is your gateway to discovering Zurich (and perhaps some other great corners of Switzerland!). Browse the direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Zurich Airport offered by this popular airline.
Lufthansa is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates FRA to ZRH flights is Lufthansa. Its services arrive as planned 69.55% of the time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Frankfurt Airport to Zurich Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between FRA and ZRH include:
Stuttgart Airport
Luxembourg Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
R 1,558 is the best price for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Return flights start from R 2,339. These fares can change depending on availability.
Book seven months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from FRA to ZRH.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Zurich Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from FRA to ZRH.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Frankfurt Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
67.47% of flights leaving from Frankfurt Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Frankfurt to Frankfurt Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near FRA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Zurich Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Frankfurt Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Grab a Zurich Airport rental car and explore Zurich and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Zurich Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Zurich. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Zurich Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Zurich in January.
Lock in your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you'd like to visit Zurich during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from FRA to ZRH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've seen Zurich, now it's time to explore other corners of Switzerland. Travel about 72 kilometres west to Basel to tick off its popular sights. From Basel Minster to Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Switzerland, head for Bern, roughly 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral are among its highlights.
