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Flight deals from Zayed International to Zurich

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Zurich.$377 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Nov, returning Sun, 16 Nov.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Zayed International on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Zurich on Sun, 16 Nov, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $377, select.
Zurich.$441 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 May, returning Mon, 19 May.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Zayed International on Wed, 14 May, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Zurich on Mon, 19 May, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $441, select.
Zurich.$468 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Mar, returning Thu, 19 Mar.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Zayed International on Fri, 13 Mar, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Zurich on Thu, 19 Mar, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $468, select.
Zurich.$479 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Jun, returning Sat, 21 Jun.Return flight with Wizz Air Abu Dhabi and ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, departs from Zayed International on Sat, 14 Jun, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Zurich on Sat, 21 Jun, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $479, select.
Zurich.$485 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Jun, returning Tue, 4 Nov.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Zayed International on Wed, 25 Jun, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Zurich on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $485, select.
Zurich.$580 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 May, returning Sat, 14 Jun.Return flight with Wizz Air Abu Dhabi and AJet.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, departs from Zayed International on Fri, 30 May, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Zurich on Sat, 14 Jun, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $580, select.
Zurich.$595 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Jul, returning Wed, 20 Aug.Return flight with Wizz Air Abu Dhabi and Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, departs from Zayed International on Thu, 31 Jul, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Zurich on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $595, select.
Zurich.$643 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Sep, returning Tue, 16 Sep.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Zayed International on Wed, 3 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Zurich on Tue, 16 Sep, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $643, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Zayed International to Zurich

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Zayed International to Zurich flights are currently cheapest in November.
May
from $441
Jun
from $479
Jul
from $703
Aug
from $720
Sep
from $643
Oct
from $715
Nov
from $377
Dec
from $714
Jan
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Feb
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Mar
from $468
Apr
from $1,190

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Abu Dhabi to Zurich: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$377
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time6 hrs, 45 mins
Most popular airlineEtihad Airways
Average flights per week36

Finding cheap flights from Zayed International to Zurich: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Zayed International to Zurich is $377. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
6 hours and 45 minutes is the average flight time from Zayed International to Zurich.
Etihad Airways, SWISS and Garuda Indonesia fly direct from Zayed International to Zurich.
As of May 2025, there are 36 flights per week flying from Zayed International to Zurich.
The cheapest month to fly from Zayed International to Zurich is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zayed International Airport to Zurich Airport on Monday, 3 November 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 45 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Zurich but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Zurich is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Pegasus Airlines and Etihad Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to Zurich.

Travelling from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Zurich Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 40 minutes.

  • The timezone in Zurich is UTC+1, which is three hours behind Abu Dhabi.

  • Flights from AUH to ZRH start at 02:45 — the earliest with Etihad Airways. The last departure is at 14:50 with Etihad Airways. Overall, there are ten weekly Abu Dhabi International Airport to Zurich Airport flights.

  • To ensure you catch your AUH to ZRH flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • During popular months like February, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.

  • Etihad Airways has direct flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Zurich Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Zurich — and maybe even more of Switzerland if your schedule allows.

  • The majority of travellers choose to fly with Etihad Airways on this route.

  • Etihad Airways is the most punctual carrier that offers AUH to ZRH flights. A dependable 83.61% of its services on this route land on time.

  • We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Zurich Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between AUH and ZRH include:

    • Vienna International Airport

    • Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport

    • Frankfurt Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • At the moment, $157 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Abu Dhabi International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $377. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from AUH to ZRH.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Zurich Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from AUH to ZRH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)

  • 78.54% of flights that take off from Abu Dhabi International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

  • Abu Dhabi International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Abu Dhabi. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.

  • Catching an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near AUH:

Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • Book a hotel near ZRH if you're on a late Abu Dhabi International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

  • Pick up a Zurich Airport rental car and discover Zurich and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are leading providers you can book with here.

  • To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks ahead.

Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich

  • Zurich Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Zurich. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 35 minutes.

When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Zurich Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Zurich in January.

  • Book your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you'd like to visit Zurich during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from AUH to ZRH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.

Explore more of Switzerland

  • Zurich has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland waiting to be explored. About 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a visit to Basel will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.

  • If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Switzerland, consider Bern, about 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral are among its highlights.

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