Flying from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Zurich is four hours 30 minutes behind Ranchi and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your IXR to ZRH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Birsa Munda Airport to Zurich Airport. Many passengers pass through Indira Gandhi International Airport when flying between IXR and ZRH.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Right now, $900 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Birsa Munda Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,635. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from IXR to ZRH if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Birsa Munda Airport to Zurich Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from IXR to ZRH.
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Handy information about Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)
Of the flights that depart from Birsa Munda Airport, 63.79% land on time at their destination.
Central Ranchi to Birsa Munda Airport is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near IXR. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Birsa Munda Airport to Zurich Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're coming in on a late Birsa Munda Airport to Zurich Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near ZRH:
Travel at your own speed with a Zurich Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and chase adventure across Zurich and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Zurich. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Zurich Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Zurich in January.
Before locking in your flight from Birsa Munda Airport to Zurich Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC to 27ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from IXR to ZRH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland you'll want to see. About 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a trip to Basel will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland. No visit is complete without checking out Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.