Flying from Split Airport (SPU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Split Airport to Zurich Airport.
Split and Zurich are in the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Take your pick of eight weekly Split Airport to Zurich Airport flights. The 07:30 departure with Croatia Airlines is the earliest flight available. Edelweiss Air operates the latest service of the day at 21:15.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your SPU to ZRH flight.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak periods, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Jetting into Zurich (and then exploring more of Switzerland!) is a breeze with edelweiss air. This popular airline offers direct flights from Split Airport to Zurich Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with edelweiss air on this route.
Croatia Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating SPU to ZRH flights. An exceptional 87.5% of its services on this route arrive on time.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Split Airport to Zurich Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SPU and ZRH:
Munich Airport
Geneva Airport
Stuttgart Airport
Handy information about Split Airport (SPU)
Split Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from SPU land on schedule 84% of the time.
Central Split to Split Airport is around 24 kms (15 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near SPU. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Split Airport to Zurich Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you have a late Split Airport to Zurich Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near ZRH:
Follow your own route with a Zurich Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and discover more of Zurich and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Zurich Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Split Airport to Zurich Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Zurich in March.
When booking your flight from Split 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.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SPU to ZRH sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland waiting to be explored. Around 72 kms (45 miles) west of Zurich, a visit to Basel will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
Around 97 kms (60 miles) south-west of Zurich, Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.