Travelling from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Cologne and Zurich are in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
You can choose from 57 weekly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport flights. The 06:25 departure with Eurowings is the earliest flight available. Eurowings operates the latest service of the day at 19:50.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your CGN to ZRH flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Eurowings is your ticket to exploring Zurich (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Switzerland!). Browse the direct flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport offered by this popular airline.
Eurowings tops the list for bookings on this route.
Eurowings is a leader in on-time performance for CGN to ZRH flights, with 88.24% of services landing as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between CGN and ZRH:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Hamburg Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
C$67 is currently the best price for a one-way Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Return flights start at C$133. These fares may change based on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from CGN to ZRH, book your journey seven months ahead of your planned departure.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cologne Bonn Airport, 74.45% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Cologne to Cologne Bonn Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to CGN? If you're catching an early flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're getting in on a late Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels 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 secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Zurich Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to the centre of Zurich has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Zurich. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you want to explore Zurich during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CGN to ZRH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've visited Zurich, now it's time to explore more of Switzerland. Travel around 72 kilometres west to Basel to check off its top sights. From Basel Minster to Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Bern is another standout destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No journey is complete without dropping by Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.