Flying from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Zurich is one hour ahead of Shannon and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your SNN to ZRH flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Shannon Airport to Zurich Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SNN and ZRH:
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Wroclaw Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Shannon Airport to Zurich Airport flight is R 1,033. A round-trip ticket right now is R 2,277. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from SNN to ZRH. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Shannon Airport to Zurich Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from SNN to ZRH.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Shannon Airport to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Shannon Airport (SNN)
66.14% of flights that depart Shannon Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Shannon to Shannon Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of around 10 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to SNN? If you're boarding an early flight from Shannon Airport to Zurich Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you have a late Shannon Airport to Zurich Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near ZRH:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of Zurich and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Shannon Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Zurich. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Shannon Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you'd like to go to Zurich during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SNN to ZRH sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Switzerland, head for Bern, roughly 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral are among its highlights.
