Travelling from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Zurich Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 8 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Zurich is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Washington DC.
Each week, there are 13 Washington Dulles Airport to Zurich Airport flights. If you'd like to take off early, go for the 17:30 United Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 21:45 with SWISS.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your IAD to ZRH flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
United has direct flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Zurich Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Zurich — and maybe even more of Switzerland if time allows.
Most passengers choose to travel with United on this route.
With an impressive 85.05% of services arriving as scheduled, SWISS has the best on-time performance for IAD to ZRH flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Zurich Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between IAD and ZRH:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
R 4,569 is currently the best price for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Return flights start from R 9,664. These fares can change depending on demand.
Score cheap tickets from IAD to ZRH by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Zurich Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from IAD to ZRH.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to Washington Dulles Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Washington DC to Washington Dulles Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to IAD? If you're catching an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Consider booking a hotel close to ZRH if you have a late Washington Dulles Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Zurich Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and find adventure across Zurich and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 10 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The quietest month for a flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Zurich Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Zurich based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Washington Dulles 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 like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IAD to ZRH in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be explored after you've experienced Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Start your sightseeing at Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.
