Flying from St. John's International Airport (YYT) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
The timezone in Zurich is UTC+1, which is three hours 30 minutes ahead of St John's.
Leave enough time to make your YYT to ZRH flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from St. John's International Airport (YYT) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way St. John's International Airport to Zurich Airport flight is $356. A round-trip ticket right now is $816. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from YYT to ZRH, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from St. John's International Airport to Zurich Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across every month and bag a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from YYT to ZRH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from St. John's International Airport to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about St. John's International Airport (YYT)
62.67% of flights that leave from St. John's International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central St John's to St. John's International Airport is approximately 10 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from St. John's International Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to YYT:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're arriving on a late St. John's International Airport to Zurich Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near ZRH:
Grab a Zurich Airport rental car and explore Zurich and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Zurich Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to central Zurich has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometers away.
Traveling by public transport typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the busiest month for flights from St. John's International Airport to Zurich Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Zurich in January.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from St. John's International Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YYT to ZRH in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland waiting to be explored. About 72 kilometers west of Zurich, a trip to Basel will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Bern is another well-known destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometers south-west of Zurich. No journey is complete without dropping by Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
