Traveling from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Zurich Airport.
Zurich is two hours behind Izmir and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Choose from five weekly Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Zurich Airport flights. The 07:30 departure with SunExpress is the earliest you can take. SunExpress operates the last service of the day at 19:00.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your ADB to ZRH flight.
Traveling during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
SunExpress is your gateway to exploring Zurich (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Switzerland!). Browse the direct flights from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Zurich Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with SunExpress on this route.
SunExpress is the most punctual carrier that operates ADB to ZRH flights. A reliable 93.33% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Zurich Airport. These are the top stopovers between ADB and ZRH:
Milano Malpensa Airport
Stuttgart Airport
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
$59 is currently the best price for a one-way Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Return flights start from $128. These prices may change depending on availability.
Score cheap tickets from ADB to ZRH by booking at least one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Zurich Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from ADB touch down on schedule 83.68% of the time.
To get to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport from central Izmir, it takes about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 miles from the airport to the city center.
The trip on public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to ADB? If you're boarding an early flight from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and explore beyond Zurich's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is roughly 8 miles from the center of Zurich. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Zurich Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Zurich in January.
When reserving your flight from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Zurich Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with the temperature ranging from 50ºF to 81ºF.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºF and 45ºF. Search for cheap tickets from ADB to ZRH sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've seen Zurich, now it's time to discover other corners of Switzerland. Journey around 45 miles west to Basel to check off its popular sights. From Basel Minster to Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises, your itinerary will be busy.
Bern is another must-experience destination in Switzerland and is around 60 miles south-west of Zurich. No trip is complete without dropping by Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.