Travelling from Nice Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Nice Airport to Zurich Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Nice.
Every week, there are 25 Nice Airport to Zurich Airport flights. To jet off as early as possible, opt for the 09:20 SWISS flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 20:35 with SWISS.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your NCE to ZRH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Zurich (and then discovering more of Switzerland!) is a cinch with SWISS. This popular airline offers direct flights from Nice Airport to Zurich Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with SWISS on this route.
SWISS is the most punctual carrier that operates NCE to ZRH flights. A reliable 82.51% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Nice Airport to Zurich Airport. These are the top stopovers between NCE and ZRH:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nice Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Currently, $110 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Nice Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $269. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from NCE to ZRH, book your trip one month ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Nice Airport to Zurich Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Nice Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Nice Airport (NCE)
76% of flights leaving from Nice Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Nice Airport from central Nice, it takes around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near NCE. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Nice Airport to Zurich Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're coming in on a late Nice Airport to Zurich Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near ZRH:
Travel at your own pace with a Zurich Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and find adventure across Zurich and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The quietest month for a flight from Nice Airport to Zurich Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Zurich based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Nice Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from NCE to ZRH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
Bern is another favourite destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No journey is complete without visiting Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.