Travelling from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Graz Airport to Zurich Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Graz.
Flights from GRZ to ZRH start at 10:35 — the earliest with SWISS. The last departure is at 20:10 with SWISS. In total, there are 13 weekly Graz Airport to Zurich Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your GRZ to ZRH flight.
Travelling during a peak month like June? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Zurich (and then seeing more of Switzerland!) is easy with SWISS. This popular airline offers direct flights from Graz Airport to Zurich Airport.
SWISS is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
SWISS ranks as the leading on-time carrier for GRZ to ZRH flights, with 91.89% of services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Graz Airport to Zurich Airport. Here are the top stopovers between GRZ and ZRH:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Vienna International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Graz Airport to Zurich Airport flight is C$135. A round-trip fare is currently C$244. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get cheap tickets from GRZ to ZRH, book your trip seven months before your departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Graz Airport to Zurich Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from GRZ to ZRH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Graz Airport to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Graz Airport (GRZ)
Graz Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from GRZ land at their destination as scheduled 85.47% of the time.
Graz Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Graz. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to GRZ? If you're boarding an early flight from Graz Airport to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're arriving on a late Graz Airport to Zurich Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near ZRH:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Zurich Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and discover more of Zurich and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Zurich. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Graz Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Zurich. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Graz Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you'd like to go to Zurich during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from GRZ 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 discover more of Switzerland. Journey around 72 kilometres west to Basel to tick off its popular sights. From Basel Minster to Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.