Cheap flights from Tel Aviv to Zurich

Airlines that fly from Tel Aviv to Zurich

When you search for flights from Tel Aviv to Zurich, you can choose between two airlines that operate non-stop flights: EL AL and Swiss. With Swiss, you can book cheap flights to others destinations in the Americas, such as New York, Washington DC and Toronto via Zurich. Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly from Tel Aviv to Zurich via Istanbul, and Ukraine International flies via Kiev, all of them with convenient short stopovers. Find here when is the best time to book cheap flights to Zurich.

Terminal Information - Departing

All flights from Tel Aviv to Zurich depart from Ben Gurion Airport Terminal 3. Please allow sufficient time for security check. If you didn’t do it yet, you can register to the hand-scanning magnetic card service and skip the lines at the borders control counters. It will allow you extra time at the Duty-Free stores, where you can buy local and international brands of beers, wines, and liquors. There is a wide selection of fashion items, shoes, gifts and more. The large food court serves several restaurants and cafes.

In Tel Aviv airport you can stay connected with the free Wi-Fi service. If you need to charge your phone before the flight, you can use the power sockets which are spread across the airport. Elite members of EL AL can relax at the King David Lounge. If you want to visit in the Dan Lounges, check your credit card conditions. You may be entitled to a discount; some credit cards even allow you to enter for no extra charge.

Terminal Information - Arriving

Flights from Tel Aviv to Zurich arrive at Zurich Airport (ZRH), located 13 km north of Zurich city center, is one of the busiest airports in Europe. The airport has three airside piers, which are known as terminals A, B and E. If you continue to another destination outside the Schengen area and you have luggage with you, In most cases, your luggage will be forwarded automatically. If you remain in the waiting area, you only need to go through the security check before your onward flight.

The airport is very well connected to Zurich and many other destinations, with around 350 train, 700 bus and 400 tram departures a day. A train ticket starts at 3.40 CHF (approximately ₪12.5). There are also several bus services to the city and other cities in Switzerland.

Things you should know

Before booking flights from Tel Aviv to Zurich, you need to make sure that your passport is valid for at least three months after you plan to depart Switzerland. Israeli nationals don’t need a visa to visit the country. Although Switzerland is not part of the EU, it signed the Schengen agreement and implemented it in December 2008. It means that you are allowed to stay in the member countries a total of 90 days in 180 days. The border control officer will check that your staying is within the limit.

Useful Information about Zurich

It’s a known fact that the cost of living in Israel is very high. However, when you fly from Tel Aviv to Zurich, you will find higher prices on most things. One way ticket for the local transport costs 160% more than in Israel. Every km of a taxi ride is 250% more expensive. A meal for two in a mid-range restaurant is 60% more expensive compared to Tel Aviv. Shopping in retail stores for clothes, shoes, dresses and jeans would be up to 50% more expensive. Find out more about how to book cheap flights to Zurich.

This information is correct as of February 2017