Flying from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, making Zurich eight hours 30 minutes behind Darwin.
Give yourself enough time to catch your DRW to ZRH flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd love to discover a new city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Darwin International Airport to Zurich Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Changi International Airport is a well-known stop between DRW and ZRH.
How to find the cheapest flights from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
At the moment, £433 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Darwin International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £731. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from DRW to ZRH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Darwin International Airport to Zurich Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Darwin International Airport (DRW)
Of all flights departing from Darwin International Airport, 73.13% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Darwin International Airport from central Darwin, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Darwin International Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near DRW:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're coming in on a late Darwin International Airport to Zurich Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near ZRH:
Go where the road takes you with a Zurich Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and chase adventure across Zurich and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Zurich Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is approximately 8 miles from the centre of Zurich. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Darwin International Airport to Zurich Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Zurich in January.
When reserving your flight from Darwin International Airport to Zurich Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DRW to ZRH in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Zurich. Around 45 miles away to the west, check out popular attractions including Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Bern is another well-known destination in Switzerland and is around 60 miles south-west of Zurich. No trip is complete without seeing Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.