Flying from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Zurich Airport take 57 minutes. Zurich and Frankfurt are in the same timezone (UTC+1), meaning you won't need to change your watch after you arrive.
Flights from Frankfurt Airport to Zurich Airport start at 06:40 — the first with Lufthansa. The last departure is the 20:50 service with SWISS. Overall, there are 83 services every week from FRA to ZRH.
Flying over a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Lufthansa runs direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Zurich Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to take in the sights in Zurich — and maybe even more of Switzerland if you have time.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Zurich Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. Here are the most popular stopovers between FRA and ZRH:
Stuttgart Airport
Luxembourg Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Before organising your cheap ticket from FRA to ZRH, check whether you need a visa to enter Switzerland. Travel document and visa requirements can differ and are updated often. For the latest information, contact the nearest consulate or embassy of the country you're going to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt Airport to Zurich Airport is R 2,094. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 3,340. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from FRA to ZRH by booking 10 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Frankfurt Airport to Zurich Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Snapping up a cheap ticket from FRA to ZRH couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Frankfurt Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Travelling from central Frankfurt to Frankfurt Airport takes approximately 37 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or hail a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a handy hotel close to FRA? If you're boarding an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Frankfurt Airport to Zurich Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Zurich. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 19 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Zurich Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Zurich in February.
Lock in your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you want to visit Zurich during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 27ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from FRA to ZRH sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Zurich
As soon as you've booked your flights from FRA to ZRH, you'll want to find a hotel in Zurich. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting city:
Bahnhofstrasse and Swiss National Museum are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Zurich must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Grossmunster.
Complete your Zurich trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Zurich Airport, explore the lowest prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one place to get the best car rental price for your Zurich trip.
