Flying from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Zurich is six hours ahead of Kansas City and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Your MCI to ZRH flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kansas City International Airport to Zurich Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MCI and ZRH:
O'Hare International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
At the moment, £257 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Kansas City International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £629. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MCI to ZRH if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Kansas City International Airport to Zurich Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kansas City International Airport to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
MCI's address is 601 Brasilia Avenue.
Kansas City International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from MCI touch down on schedule 81.34% of the time.
To reach Kansas City International Airport from central Kansas City, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 20 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to MCI? If you're boarding an early flight from Kansas City International Airport to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ZRH if you're taking a late Kansas City International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Zurich Airport rental car and explore Zurich and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are top providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 8 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Zurich. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you'd like to explore Zurich during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MCI to ZRH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be discovered after you've seen Zurich. Around 45 miles away to the west, top sights here include Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Around 60 miles south-west of Zurich, Bern is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Experience major highlights starting with Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
