Flying from Columbus to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Planning your vacation begins with working out where you'll leave from in Columbus. John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Columbus to Zurich Airport (ZRH) departing from here.
Zurich Airport is located in Zurich. The city operates in the UTC+1 timezone and is 5 hours ahead of Columbus.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Columbus to ZRH. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're going away during a popular month like July, make your way to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Expect lines to be longer during high seasons like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
We make it a breeze to book a flight from Columbus to ZRH that includes a stopover. To see all the options departing from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Top stopovers between CMH and ZRH include:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
From the center of Columbus, CMH is approximately 8 miles away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to find the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Need a convenient hotel close to John Glenn Columbus International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Columbus to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
About Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Columbus to Zurich Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to central Zurich is about 19 minutes by car. It's approximately 8 miles away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Columbus to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
$367 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Columbus to Zurich Airport. Return flights start from $537. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
We recommend booking as soon as you can to secure cheap tickets from Columbus to ZRH. You're more likely to bag a bargain and have a wider choice of flight times and dates.
Finding cheap tickets from Columbus to Zurich Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Check out the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
Set up a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through push notifications or email. We'll let you know when the fares drop. The right timing can be the key to finding cheap tickets from Columbus to ZRH.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Columbus to Zurich Airport. Simply enter your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
The best time to fly from Columbus to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
February is the quietest time of year to travel to Zurich. Alternatively, join the crowds and take your trip in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Columbus to Zurich Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Zurich. July is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Columbus to ZRH sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 50ºF and 81ºF.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºF and 45ºF. Look for cheap flights from Columbus to Zurich Airport sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Zurich
Start your Zurich trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Columbus to Zurich Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Bahnhofstrasse and Swiss National Museum are just two of the top attractions to put on your Zurich travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Grossmunster.
Complete your Zurich trip with a car rental
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