Travelling from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, making Zurich seven hours ahead of Salt Lake City.
To ensure you catch your SLC to ZRH flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Salt Lake City International Airport to Zurich Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SLC and ZRH:
Pearson International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
R 5,044 is the lowest price for a one-way Salt Lake City International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 10,796. These fares may change depending on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SLC to ZRH, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Zurich Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SLC to ZRH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
SLC's address is 776 North Terminal Drive.
82.4% of flights leaving Salt Lake City International Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of SLC.
Salt Lake City International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Salt Lake City. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 2 hours 55 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SLC? If you're catching an early flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Zurich Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Salt Lake City International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Grab a Zurich Airport rental car and explore Zurich and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to the centre of Zurich has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The quietest month for a flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Zurich Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Zurich based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you want to go to Zurich during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SLC to ZRH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland just waiting to be explored. About 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a visit to Basel will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
