Travelling from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
The timezone in Zurich is UTC+1, which is 11 hours ahead of Honolulu.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your HNL to ZRH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Zurich Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between HNL and ZRH:
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Zurich Airport flight is £253. A return ticket right now is £441. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from HNL to ZRH, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Zurich Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from HNL to ZRH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
You'll find HNL at 300 Rodgers Blvd, #12.
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 84.42% of flights that depart HNL reach their destination without delay.
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is around 13 miles from central Honolulu. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 3 hours.
Catching an early flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to HNL:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're landing on a late Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Zurich Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near ZRH:
Go where the road takes you with a Zurich Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and chase adventure across Zurich and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to the centre of Zurich has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 miles away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The quietest month for a flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Zurich Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Zurich based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HNL to ZRH sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've done Zurich, now it's time to discover other parts of Switzerland. Travel about 45 miles west to Basel to check off its leading attractions. From Basel Minster to Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Bern is another favourite destination in Switzerland and is around 60 miles south-west of Zurich. No journey is complete without experiencing Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
