Flying from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Zayed International Airport to Zurich Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours.
Zurich is three hours behind Abu Dhabi and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from AUH to ZRH start at 02:25 — the earliest with Etihad Airways. The latest departure is at 14:50 with Etihad Airways. Overall, you can choose from 21 weekly Zayed International Airport to Zurich Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your AUH to ZRH flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Etihad Airways offers direct flights from Zayed International Airport to Zurich Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Zurich — and maybe even more of Switzerland if time allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with Etihad Airways on this route.
With a reliable 83.58% of services landing on schedule, Etihad Airways has the best on-time record for AUH to ZRH flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Zayed International Airport to Zurich Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between AUH and ZRH include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Vienna Airport
Handy information about Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Of the departures from Zayed International Airport, 75% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Abu Dhabi to Zayed International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to AUH? If you've booked an early flight from Zayed International Airport to Zurich Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're coming in on a late Zayed International Airport to Zurich Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near ZRH:
Explore without limits with a Zurich Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and chase adventure across Zurich and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Zurich Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to the centre of Zurich has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Zayed International Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Zurich. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Zayed International Airport to Zurich Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC to 27ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from AUH to ZRH around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've seen Zurich, now it's time to explore other corners of Switzerland. Travel about 72 kilometres west to Basel to tick off its top attractions. From Art Basel to Basel Minster and Muensterplatz, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Start your sightseeing at Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.



