Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Zurich Airport.
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, making Zurich three hours behind Dubai.
Flights from DXB to ZRH start from 01:15 — the earliest with SWISS. The last departure is at 15:55 with Emirates. Overall, you can take your pick of 27 weekly Dubai Airport to Zurich Airport flights.
Your DXB to ZRH flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Emirates is your gateway to discovering Zurich (and maybe even some other great parts of Switzerland!). Browse the direct flights from Dubai Airport to Zurich Airport offered by this popular airline.
Emirates is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
SWISS tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for DXB to ZRH flights, with 83.61% of its services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dubai Airport to Zurich Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between DXB and ZRH:
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Dubai Airport to Zurich Airport flight is $240. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $496. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from DXB to ZRH by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Zurich Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from DXB to ZRH.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Dubai Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
Of the departures from Dubai Airport, 74.31% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Dubai Airport from central Dubai, it takes around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near DXB. Whether you're catching an early flight from Dubai Airport to Zurich Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're landing on a late Dubai Airport to Zurich Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near ZRH:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and explore beyond Zurich's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Zurich. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Dubai Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Zurich. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
When booking your flight from Dubai Airport to Zurich Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC to 27ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from DXB to ZRH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland waiting to be discovered. Around 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a trip to Basel will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Bern is another well-known destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No trip is complete without a visit to Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.