Traveling from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Brussels.
Choose from 43 weekly Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport flights. The 06:40 departure with Brussels Airlines is the earliest available. SWISS operates the last service of the day at 20:10.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your BRU to ZRH flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Zurich (and then seeing more of Switzerland!) is a cinch with SWISS. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is SWISS.
The most punctual carrier offering BRU to ZRH flights is SWISS. Its services land without delay 74.9% of the time.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BRU and ZRH:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
$71 is the lowest price for a one-way Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport flight. A return flight starts from $150. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from BRU to ZRH by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organize your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from BRU to ZRH.
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Handy information about Brussels Airport (BRU)
71.97% of flights that leave from Brussels Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Brussels Airport from central Brussels, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near BRU:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion to explore Zurich and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Zurich Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is approximately 13 kilometers from the center of Zurich. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Zurich in January.
Lock in your flight from Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you want to explore Zurich during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BRU 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
Basel is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Zurich. Around 72 kilometers away to the west, popular attractions include Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Bern is another sought-after destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometers south-west of Zurich. No trip is complete without dropping by Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.