Travelling from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, making Zurich seven hours behind Manila.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your MNL to ZRH flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as May. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Zurich Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MNL and ZRH include:
Singapore Changi Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Muscat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Right now, R 4,328 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 8,983. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from MNL to ZRH, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Zurich Airport.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
When it comes to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Manila. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to MNL:
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 Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion to explore Zurich and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Zurich Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Zurich Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Zurich in March.
Before locking in your flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Zurich Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MNL to ZRH sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland you'll want to see. About 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a visit to Basel will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
If you want to check out another corner of Switzerland, head for Bern, roughly 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum are among its highlights.