Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Palese Airport (BRI): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Palese Airport.
Bari's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Zurich.
Flights from ZRH to BRI start at 06:40 — the first with Edelweiss Air. The latest departure is at 18:20 with Edelweiss Air. Overall, you can choose from four weekly Zurich Airport to Palese Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your ZRH to BRI flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Edelweiss Air offers direct flights from Zurich Airport to Palese Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Bari — and maybe even more of Italy if time allows.
Edelweiss Air has the highest passenger demand on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Palese Airport (BRI)
Currently, R 1,446 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Zurich Airport to Palese Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,876. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ZRH to BRI.
The cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Palese Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
69.02% of flights taking off from Zurich Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Zurich Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Zurich. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to ZRH? If you're boarding an early flight from Zurich Airport to Palese Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Palese Airport (BRI)
Consider booking a hotel near BRI if you're catching a late Zurich Airport to Palese Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Palese Airport rental car and explore Bari and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, Felirent and Noleggiare are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Palese Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Palese Airport (BRI) to central Bari
From Palese Airport, Bari is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Palese Airport (BRI)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Zurich Airport to Palese Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Bari. If you like a quieter vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Zurich Airport to Palese Airport for August if you'd like to visit Bari during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ZRH to BRI sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
You've seen Bari, now it's time to discover other parts of Italy. Travel about 370 kilometres west to Rome to check off its popular sights. From Colosseum to World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 225 kilometres west of Bari, Naples is another essential stop in Italy. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.