Traveling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Zurich Airport.
Zurich is three hours behind Dubai and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Each week, there are 21 Dubai Airport to Zurich Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as soon as possible, go for the 01:00 SWISS flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 15:55 with Emirates.
To ensure you get on your DXB to ZRH flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month such as December? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Emirates is your ticket to exploring Zurich (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Switzerland!). Browse the direct flights from Dubai Airport to Zurich Airport offered by this airline.
Most passengers choose to travel with Emirates on this route.
With an impressive 95.08% of services landing on schedule, SWISS is the most punctual carrier for DXB to ZRH flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dubai Airport to Zurich Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between DXB and ZRH:
Istanbul Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Ljubljana Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Right now, AED 519 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Dubai Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is AED 1,094. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from DXB to ZRH, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Zurich Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from DXB to ZRH is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Dubai Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
Of the flights that depart from Dubai Airport, 71% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Dubai Airport from central Dubai, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near DXB? If you've booked an early flight from Dubai Airport to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're coming in on a late Dubai Airport to Zurich Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near ZRH:
Follow your own route with a Zurich Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and find adventure across Zurich and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to central Zurich has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometers away.
Traveling by public transport takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Dubai Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Zurich. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Dubai Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DXB to ZRH sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland just waiting to be discovered. About 72 kilometers west of Zurich, a trip to Basel will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
If you want to check out another great destination in Switzerland, consider Bern, roughly 97 kilometers south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum are highlights.
