Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Calgary International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours.
Calgary's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Calgary seven hours behind Zurich.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your ZRH to YYC flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Edelweiss Air offers direct flights from Zurich Airport to Calgary International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Calgary — and maybe even more of Canada if your schedule allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Edelweiss Air on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
£186 is the best price for a one-way Zurich Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. Return flights start at £491. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from ZRH to YYC by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Calgary International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
69.02% of flights that take off from Zurich Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Zurich Airport from central Zurich, it takes around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near ZRH. Whether you're catching an early flight from Zurich Airport to Calgary International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Zurich Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YYC instead:
Pick up a Calgary International Airport rental car and explore Calgary and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Calgary International Airport about four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
YYC is located at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Calgary International Airport is roughly 10 miles from the centre of Calgary. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Zurich Airport to Calgary International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Calgary. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Zurich Airport to Calgary International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Calgary during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ZRH to YYC in December if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
Calgary has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be explored. Around 170 miles north of Calgary, a trip to Edmonton will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Royal Alberta Museum, Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Canada, head for Kelowna, about 250 miles west of Calgary. Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop are among the biggest draws.
