Travelling from Melbourne to Zurich Airport (ZRH): What you need to know
The timezone in Zurich is UTC+1, which is ten hours behind Melbourne. Zurich Airport is located in Zurich.
Your flight from Melbourne to ZRH won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to ZRH. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular airports:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
MEL is around 24 kms (15 miles) from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 63% touch down on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can get to AVV from central Melbourne in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 56 kms (35 miles) or so.
Kick back before your Melbourne to ZRH flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can roll out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Avalon Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive on time.
About Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you have a late flight from Melbourne to Zurich Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near ZRH:
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Zurich Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Central Zurich is around 11 kms (7 miles) from Zurich Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Right now, £380 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Zurich Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £469. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to ZRH if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
Affordable Melbourne to Zurich Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Melbourne to ZRH.
Discover the best deal on a flight from Melbourne to Zurich Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Zurich Airport (ZRH). Plan your visit to Zurich in January if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your Melbourne to ZRH plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 27ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Zurich Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 7ºC.
More about Zurich
Start your Zurich trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Zurich Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Zurich when you're ready to go sightseeing. Start exploring at Bahnhofstrasse followed by Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
Explore more of Switzerland
Lausanne is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Zurich. Around 177 kms (110 miles) away to the southwest, its best attractions include Olympic Park, The Olympic Museum and Cathedrale de Lausanne.
Lugano is another favourite destination in Switzerland and is around 161 kms (100 miles) south of Zurich. No trip is complete without dropping by Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura.
