Traveling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
A direct flight from King Khaled International Airport to Zurich Airport takes an average of 6 hours 28 minutes. The timezone in Zurich is UTC+1, making it 2 hours behind Riyadh.
You can choose from 4 weekly flights from King Khaled International Airport to Zurich Airport. The 09:00 departure with Saudia is the earliest flight out between RUH and ZRH. Saudia operates the latest service of the day at 16:00 if early mornings aren't your thing.
Traveling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Zurich (and discovering more of Switzerland!) is straightforward with Saudia. This popular airline runs direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to Zurich Airport.
We make it a cinch to get a flight with a stopover. To look at your options for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Zurich Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between RUH and ZRH include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Don't forget, you may need a visa to enter Switzerland. Visa regulations vary and travel documentation requirements are always changing. Before booking your cheap ticket from RUH to ZRH, check with your carrier and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
C$130 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Zurich Airport. A return flight starts from C$286. These fares may change depending on availability.
Score cheap flight tickets from RUH to ZRH by booking 4 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
December is the cheapest month for flight tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Zurich Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Sign into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll get notified right away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you time checking for cheap flight tickets from RUH to ZRH every day.
Use filters to tailor your flights from King Khaled International Airport to Zurich Airport. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Riyadh. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 33 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near RUH:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from King Khaled International Airport to Zurich Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Zurich. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 19 minutes.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the most popular month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Zurich Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Zurich in February.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from King Khaled International Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap flight tickets from RUH to ZRH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Zurich
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the best places to stay in Zurich right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from RUH to ZRH:
All great vacations should include a little sightseeing. Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster are must-visits when exploring Zurich.
Complete your Zurich trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Zurich Airport — now it's time to find a place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Zurich.
