Travelling from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Zurich is seven hours ahead of Edmonton and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your YEG to ZRH flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Currently, RM1,253 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Edmonton International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM2,362. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from YEG to ZRH if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Edmonton International Airport to Zurich Airport across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Handy information about Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
69.55% of flights that depart Edmonton International Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Edmonton International Airport from central Edmonton, it'll take around 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to YEG? If you're catching an early flight from Edmonton International Airport to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Edmonton International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Grab a Zurich Airport rental car and discover Zurich and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Zurich. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Edmonton International Airport to Zurich Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Zurich in January.
Book your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you want to explore Zurich during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YEG to ZRH sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Bern is another sought-after destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No trip is complete without seeing Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.