Travelling from Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
The timezone in Zurich is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Newcastle.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your NCL to ZRH flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Newcastle Airport to Zurich Airport. Here are the top stopovers between NCL and ZRH:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
£35 is the lowest price for a one-way Newcastle Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Return flights start at £108. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from NCL to ZRH, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Newcastle Airport to Zurich Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from NCL to ZRH by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Newcastle Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Newcastle Airport (NCL)
82% of flights departing from Newcastle Airport land at their destination according to schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of NCL.
Newcastle Airport is about 14 kms (9 miles) from central Newcastle. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near NCL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Newcastle Airport to Zurich Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're landing on a late Newcastle Airport to Zurich Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near ZRH:
Hit the road running by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion to explore Zurich and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 11 kms (7 miles) away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 10 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Newcastle Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Zurich. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Newcastle Airport to Zurich Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC to 27ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from NCL to ZRH in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Zurich. Around 72 kms (45 miles) away to the west, check out popular attractions including Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Switzerland, head for Bern, roughly 97 kms (60 miles) south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum are key highlights.