Travelling from Mcallen Airport (MFE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Zurich is seven hours ahead of Mcallen and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your MFE to ZRH flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Mcallen Airport to Zurich Airport. Many travellers pass through Los Angeles International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mcallen Airport (MFE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
R 7,433 is the best price for a one-way Mcallen Airport to Zurich Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 17,119. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MFE to ZRH if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Mcallen Airport to Zurich Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MFE to ZRH by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Mcallen Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Mcallen Airport (MFE)
You'll find MFE at 2500 S Bicentenial Blvd.
82% of flights leaving Mcallen Airport land at their destination on time. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from MFE.
Central Mcallen to Mcallen Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip on public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near MFE. Whether you're catching an early flight from Mcallen Airport to Zurich Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Mcallen Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Zurich Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and see more of Zurich and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Mcallen Airport to Zurich Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Zurich in March.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Mcallen Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MFE to ZRH in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland you'll want to see. Around 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a visit to Basel will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
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 Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.
