Travelling from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Zurich Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Prague and Zurich follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Every week, there are 38 Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Zurich Airport flights. To take off as soon as possible, take the 06:20 SWISS flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 20:00 with SWISS.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your PRG to ZRH flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Zurich (and then exploring more of Switzerland!) is a snap with SWISS. This popular carrier has direct flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Zurich Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with SWISS on this route.
SWISS stands out as the most punctual carrier for PRG to ZRH flights, with 80.85% of services landing on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Zurich Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between PRG and ZRH include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Vienna International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Currently, R 1,360 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,147. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from PRG to ZRH by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Zurich Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from PRG to ZRH is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
When it comes to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague's on-time performance, data shows 69.89% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Prague to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near PRG? If you're catching an early flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Book a hotel near ZRH if you're catching a late Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Zurich Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Zurich Airport rental car and discover Zurich and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are top providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Zurich. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Zurich Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Zurich. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Zurich Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from PRG to ZRH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Bern is another standout destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No trip is complete without a visit to Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.