Travelling from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, making Zurich five hours ahead of Quebec.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your YQB to ZRH flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Zurich Airport flight is R 8,136. A round-trip fare right now is R 4,611. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from YQB to ZRH, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Zurich Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)
Of all flights departing from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport, 63.79% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport from central Quebec, it takes around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to YQB? If you've booked an early flight from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Consider staying in a hotel near ZRH if you're catching a late Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Zurich Airport rental car and discover Zurich and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Zurich Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
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 around 1 hour 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Zurich Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Zurich in January.
Book your flight from Quebec City Jean Lesage International 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).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YQB to ZRH in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Bern is another must-experience destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No journey is complete without seeing Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
