Flying from Johannesburg to Zurich Airport (ZRH): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Johannesburg. Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Johannesburg to Zurich Airport (ZRH) departing from here.
Around 10 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Johannesburg to Zurich Airport flight.
Zurich Airport is located in Zurich. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour behind Johannesburg.
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is the busiest route, with 7 direct services every week. You can get from JNB to ZRH on SWISS's 7:30pm departure.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Johannesburg to ZRH.
Flying during a peak time such as April? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
You can take a direct flight from Johannesburg to Zurich Airport (ZRH) departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
When leaving from JNB, you can catch a direct flight from Johannesburg to Zurich Airport with SWISS.
SWISS is the airline most travellers choose for flights from JNB to ZRH.
SWISS is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 74.63% of its services reaching their destination on time.
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Johannesburg to ZRH with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between JNB and ZRH include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
JNB is around 26 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Johannesburg to Zurich Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of all flights leaving Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport, 75% arrive on time at their destination.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
You can arrive at HLA from central Johannesburg in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Lanseria International Airport the day before your Johannesburg to ZRH flight:
About Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Johannesburg to Zurich Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near ZRH:
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Johannesburg to Zurich Airport flight.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
From Zurich Airport, central Zurich is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Right now, RM1,369 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Zurich Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM2,533. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book three months before flying. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Johannesburg to ZRH.
The best month for finding cheap Johannesburg to Zurich Airport tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Johannesburg to Zurich Airport.
The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
January is the quietest month for flights from Johannesburg to Zurich Airport (ZRH), while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Zurich based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a Johannesburg to ZRH plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Zurich to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Zurich Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Zurich
Start your Zurich trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Zurich Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera are must-visits when exploring Zurich.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've done Zurich, now it's time to discover other corners of Switzerland. Journey around 177 kilometres southwest to Lausanne to check off its leading sights. From Olympic Park to The Olympic Museum and Cathedrale de Lausanne, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another side of Switzerland, consider Lugano, about 161 kilometres south of Zurich. Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura are highlights.
