Flying from Hurghada International Airport (HRG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Hurghada International Airport to Zurich Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 45 minutes.
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Zurich one hour behind Hurghada.
Each week, there are 24 Hurghada International Airport to Zurich Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your HRG to ZRH flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Hurghada International Airport to Zurich Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Zurich holiday, let one of these carriers transport you to this unmissable part of Switzerland:
Helvetic Airways is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Hurghada International Airport to Zurich Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between HRG and ZRH include:
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Naples International Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hurghada International Airport (HRG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
At the moment, $129 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Hurghada International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $259. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from HRG to ZRH by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Hurghada International Airport to Zurich Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Hurghada International Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
59.22% of flights that depart Hurghada International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Hurghada International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Hurghada. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Hurghada International Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near HRG:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Book a hotel near ZRH if you're taking a late Hurghada International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Zurich Airport rental car and discover Zurich and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are well-known companies to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Zurich. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The quietest month for a flight from Hurghada International Airport to Zurich Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Zurich based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Hurghada International Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you'd like to visit Zurich during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HRG to ZRH sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be explored after you've seen Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another favourite stop in Switzerland. No visit is complete without checking out Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.