Flying from Gothenburg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Zurich Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Gothenburg.
Every week, there are eight Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Zurich Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as early as possible, jump on the 06:00 SWISS flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 19:55 with SWISS.
To ensure you get on your GOT to ZRH flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month such as September? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Zurich (and then discovering more of Switzerland!) is easy with SWISS. This popular carrier has direct flights from Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Zurich Airport.
SWISS is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
SWISS ranks as the top on-time carrier for GOT to ZRH flights, with 88.0% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Zurich Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between GOT and ZRH include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gothenburg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
R 1,300 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Return flights start from R 2,765. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
It's often best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from GOT to ZRH. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Zurich Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Finding cheap flights from GOT to ZRH is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Gothenburg Landvetter Airport (GOT)
Gothenburg Landvetter Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 83% of flights that depart GOT arrive at their destination without delay.
Gothenburg Landvetter Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Gothenburg. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near GOT:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're arriving on a late Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Zurich Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near ZRH:
Grab a Zurich Airport rental car and discover Zurich and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are top providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Zurich Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It typically takes 10 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The quietest month for a flight from Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Zurich Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Zurich based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from GOT to ZRH around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be discovered after you've seen Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Switzerland, consider Bern, about 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum are key highlights.