Travelling from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
4 hours 51 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Zurich Airport. Zurich is 1 hour behind Sharm El Sheikh and operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Every week, there are 3 flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Zurich Airport. The earliest departure from SSH to ZRH is at 02:35 and the latest is at 20:35.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Zurich Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. These are the most popular stopovers between SSH and ZRH:
Geneve Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
To see whether you need a visa to enter Switzerland, contact your airline and the local embassy or consulate. They'll have the most up-to-date information, including additional travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from SSH to ZRH.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Zurich Airport is $202. The cheapest price for a return flight is $439. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap flight tickets from SSH to ZRH, reserve your trip 9 months before the departure date.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Zurich Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Travelling from central Sharm El Sheikh to Sharm El Sheikh Airport takes about 51 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or hail a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 7 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Got an early flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to SSH:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Consider booking a hotel close to ZRH if you're catching a late flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Zurich Airport. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Zurich. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 19 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The quietest month for a flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Zurich Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Zurich based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you'd like to go to Zurich during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 27ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from SSH to ZRH sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Zurich
Once you've locked in your flights from SSH to ZRH, you'll need to find a place to stay in Zurich. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
Bahnhofstrasse and Swiss National Museum are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Zurich to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Grossmunster.
Complete your Zurich trip with hotels and a car rental
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