Flying from Buenos Aires to Zurich Airport (ZRH): What you need to know
Buenos Aires has two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Buenos Aires to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flying out of Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
Zurich is four hours ahead of Buenos Aires. Zurich Airport is located in Zurich, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Buenos Aires to ZRH. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Buenos Aires, AEP can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Jorge Newbery Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Buenos Aires to Zurich Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels have you covered:
Jorge Newbery Airport has an excellent on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from AEP arrive on schedule 83.76% of the time.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Buenos Aires to Zurich Airport, browse these options when heading out from Ministro Pistarini Airport:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
On public transport, you can travel from central Buenos Aires to EZE in about 2 hours 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Ministro Pistarini Airport the day before your Buenos Aires to ZRH flight:
Flights from Ministro Pistarini Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 83.93% of them touching down within the expected time frame.
About Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Buenos Aires to Zurich Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and resting not long 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 well-known companies you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Buenos Aires to Zurich Airport flight.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Central Zurich is about 10 kilometres from Zurich Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Currently, RM2,926 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Zurich Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM4,381. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Buenos Aires to ZRH. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Buenos Aires to Zurich Airport tickets throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to go to Zurich. July is when most people book flights from Buenos Aires to Zurich Airport (ZRH), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Book a Buenos Aires to ZRH plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Zurich to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to Zurich Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Zurich
After booking your flight from Buenos Aires to Zurich Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Zurich:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera are attractions you won't want to skip in Zurich.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland just waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometres south-west of Zurich, a trip to Lausanne will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Olympic Park, Riviera, Ouchy, Lausanne and Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique).
Lugano is another standout destination in Switzerland and is around 161 kilometres south of Zurich. No journey is complete without experiencing Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and Old Town Lugano.