Travelling from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Zurich Airport.
Zurich is one hour behind Bucharest and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Take your pick of 20 weekly Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Zurich Airport flights. The 06:30 departure with SWISS is the earliest flight available. SWISS operates the latest service of the day at 16:40.
Leave enough time to make your OTP to ZRH flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive 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 high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
SWISS is your gateway to discovering Zurich (and perhaps some other great parts of Switzerland!). Browse the direct flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Zurich Airport offered by this airline.
SWISS is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With a reliable 90.0% of services arriving on schedule, SWISS is the most punctual carrier operating OTP to ZRH flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Zurich Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between OTP and ZRH include:
Vienna International Airport
Cluj-Napoca International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Zurich Airport flight is £53. A return ticket right now is £114. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from OTP to ZRH by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Zurich Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from OTP to ZRH.
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Handy information about Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71.27% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is about 13 miles from central Bucharest. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near OTP:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're coming in on a late Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Zurich Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near ZRH:
Grab a Zurich Airport rental car and explore Zurich and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to the centre of Zurich has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 miles away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The quietest month for a flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Zurich Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Zurich based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Zurich Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from OTP 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 explored once you've seen the sights of Zurich. Around 45 miles away to the west, well-known attractions include Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
If you're eager to discover another side of Switzerland, consider Bern, about 60 miles south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral are highlights.