Flying from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Rijeka.
Give yourself enough time to make your RJK to ZRH flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Rijeka Airport to Zurich Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between RJK and ZRH include:
Frankfurt Airport
Split Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
$136 is currently the best price for a one-way Rijeka Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Return flights start at $371. These prices can change based on availability.
It's usually best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from RJK to ZRH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Rijeka Airport to Zurich Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from RJK to ZRH is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Rijeka Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Rijeka Airport (RJK)
Rijeka Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 88.24% of flights that take off from RJK land on time.
Rijeka Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Rijeka. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 50 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Rijeka Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near RJK:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Rijeka Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and explore beyond Zurich's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The quietest month for a flight from Rijeka Airport to Zurich Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Zurich based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Rijeka Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from RJK to ZRH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've seen Zurich, now it's time to discover other parts of Switzerland. Journey about 72 kilometres west to Basel to check off its leading attractions. From Basel Minster to Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland. Experience major highlights starting with Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
