Traveling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bern Airport (BRN): what you need to know
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
For a domestic flight within Switzerland, you don't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to bring another form of identification, such as a driver's license or ID card. Once you've found your cheap ticket from ZRH to BRN, make sure your ID is up to date before you jet off.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bern Airport (BRN)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Zurich Airport to Bern Airport is C$634. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,283. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap flight tickets from ZRH to BRN, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your ticket from Zurich Airport to Bern Airport.
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Play around with filters to find the best journey for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Zurich Airport to Bern Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Zurich Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Zurich. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 19 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to ZRH? If you've booked an early flight from Zurich Airport to Bern Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Bern Airport (BRN)
Consider booking a hotel close to BRN if you're taking a late flight from Zurich Airport to Bern Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Bern Airport (BRN) to central Bern
Bern Airport to central Bern takes about 23 minutes in a car. It's approximately 18 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
It takes around 54 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Bern Airport (BRN)
September is the busiest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Bern Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Bern in April.
When booking your flight from Zurich Airport to Bern Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Bern, with the temperature ranging from 8ºC to 23ºC.
Search for cheap flight tickets from ZRH to BRN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -9ºC and 6ºC on average.
More about Bern
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Bern right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from ZRH to BRN:
All great vacations should include a little sightseeing. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral are essential stops on your Bern itinerary.
Complete your Bern trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Bern Airport — next on the list is finding a great stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Bern.