Flying from Bucharest to Zurich Airport (ZRH): What you need to know
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is Bucharest's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Bucharest to Zurich Airport (ZRH) leaving from here.
Take a direct Bucharest to Zurich Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Zurich Airport is located in Zurich. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour behind Bucharest.
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is the most popular route. There are 15 direct departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with SWISS at 4:40pm. Choose the first OTP to ZRH departure with SWISS at 6:30am if you want to get going earlier.
To ensure you get on your flight from Bucharest to ZRH, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Get there in one go from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). Direct flights from Bucharest to Zurich Airport (ZRH) operate from here.
You can get away on a direct flight from Bucharest to Zurich Airport with SWISS. This well-known airline operates departures from OTP.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between OTP and ZRH is SWISS.
SWISS stands out as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 86.41% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Located around 16 kilometres from the centre of Bucharest, OTP can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bucharest to Zurich Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
78% of flights that depart Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Baneasa Airport (BBU)
From central Bucharest, BBU is around 8 kilometres away. When planning the quickest way to get there, find out if public transport is an option or if it's more convenient to drive.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Baneasa Airport the day before your Bucharest to ZRH flight:
Flights from Baneasa Airport are known for their punctuality, with 82% of them touching down as planned.
About Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Have a late flight from Bucharest to Zurich Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near ZRH and fast-forward to bedtime:
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Bucharest to Zurich Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
From Zurich Airport, central Zurich is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It'll take around 10 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
RM279 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Zurich Airport. Return flights start from RM734. These fares can change based on availability.
Lock in cheap flights from Bucharest to ZRH by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Bucharest to Zurich Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. January is the quietest month to visit Zurich. July is when most people book flights from Bucharest to Zurich Airport (ZRH), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your Bucharest to ZRH plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Bucharest to Zurich Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Zurich
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Zurich right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Bucharest to Zurich Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera are popular attractions which should be on any good Zurich itinerary.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland just waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometres southwest of Zurich, a trip to Lausanne will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Olympic Park, The Olympic Museum and Cathedrale de Lausanne.
If there's time to check out another side of Switzerland, head for Lugano, about 161 kilometres south of Zurich. Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura are among the biggest draws.
