Flying from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
10 hours 47 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Zurich Airport. Zurich is 1 hour behind Johannesburg and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Zurich Airport start at 19:30 — the earliest with SWISS. The latest flight is the 22:40 option with SWISS. Overall, you can choose from 7 services every week between JNB and ZRH.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
SWISS runs direct flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Zurich Airport. Book with this popular carrier, and get ready to take in the sights in Zurich — plus maybe even more of Switzerland if you have time.
If you'd like to break up your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Zurich Airport, consider adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that appeals to you. The most popular stopovers on the JNB - ZRH route include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter Switzerland, contact your airline and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you the most up-to-date information, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from JNB to ZRH.
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Zurich Airport is $584. The cheapest price for a return flight is $810. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flight tickets from JNB to ZRH, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for tickets from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Zurich Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
O.R. Tambo International Airport is around 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 29 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 12 minutes.
After a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near JNB. Whether you've booked an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Zurich Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Zurich Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to the centre of Zurich is about 19 minutes in a car. It's approximately 13 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Zurich. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Zurich Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 27ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from JNB to ZRH sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Zurich
Start your Zurich trip right by finding an amazing stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from JNB to ZRH, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster are essential stops on your Zurich itinerary.
Complete your Zurich trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Zurich Airport — next on the list is finding a great place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Zurich.