Travelling from Bucharest to Zurich Airport (ZRH): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll leave from in Bucharest. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Bucharest to Zurich Airport (ZRH) departing from here.
2 hours 30 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Bucharest to Zurich Airport flight.
Zurich is one hour behind Bucharest. Zurich Airport is located in Zurich, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is the most popular route. There are 15 direct departures a week to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, hop on the last flight with SWISS at 4:40pm. Choose the first OTP to ZRH departure operated by SWISS at 6:30am if you'd rather get a move on.
Your flight from Bucharest to ZRH won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Peak season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Bucharest to Zurich Airport (ZRH) operate out of this terminal.
When leaving from OTP, you can catch a direct flight from Bucharest to Zurich Airport with SWISS.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between OTP and ZRH is SWISS.
SWISS ranks as the leading on-time carrier on this route, with 90.0% of its services landing as scheduled.
Travelling from central Bucharest to OTP takes around 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 21 kms (13 miles) in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Bucharest to Zurich Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport:
When it comes to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.27% of flights complete their journey on time.
About Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Bucharest to Zurich Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near ZRH:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and explore beyond Zurich's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks in advance of your Bucharest to Zurich Airport flight.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
The centre of Zurich is about 6 miles from Zurich Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research before you go.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
At the moment, £40 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Zurich Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £112. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Bucharest to ZRH.
June is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Bucharest to Zurich Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is when most people book flights from Bucharest to Zurich Airport (ZRH). Plan your visit to Zurich in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
When booking your Bucharest to ZRH plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Bucharest to Zurich Airport in January when temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Zurich
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Zurich right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Bucharest to Zurich Airport:
Bahnhofstrasse and Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Zurich travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Zurich Opera.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've done Zurich, now it's time to explore other corners of Switzerland. Travel about 177 kms (110 miles) south-west to Lausanne to tick off its leading attractions. From Olympic Park to Riviera, Ouchy, Lausanne and Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique), your itinerary will be busy.
Lugano is another essential stop in Switzerland and is around 161 kms (100 miles) south of Zurich. No journey is complete without seeing Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and Old Town Lugano.