Travelling from Prague Airport (PRG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Prague Airport to Zurich Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Prague.
Flights from PRG to ZRH start from 06:20 — the first with SWISS. The last departure is at 20:00 with SWISS. Overall, you can take your pick of 29 weekly Prague Airport to Zurich Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your PRG to ZRH flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like September? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
SWISS offers direct flights from Prague Airport to Zurich Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Zurich — and maybe even more of Switzerland if you have time.
Most passengers choose to travel with SWISS on this route.
With an impressive 83.47% of services arriving as scheduled, SWISS has the best on-time record for PRG to ZRH flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Prague Airport to Zurich Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between PRG and ZRH:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Vienna Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Prague Airport (PRG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Prague Airport to Zurich Airport flight is $159. A round-trip fare is currently $293. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from PRG to ZRH by booking at least one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Prague Airport to Zurich Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from PRG to ZRH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Prague Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Prague Airport (PRG)
74% of flights that leave from Prague Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Prague to Prague Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near PRG. Whether you're catching an early flight from Prague Airport to Zurich Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Prague Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of Zurich and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Zurich Airport about two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Prague Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Zurich. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Prague Airport to Zurich Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC to 27ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PRG to ZRH in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be explored after you've seen Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.