Flying from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Zurich is two hours behind Manama and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BAH to ZRH flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bahrain International Airport to Zurich Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BAH and ZRH include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
$198 is the best price for a one-way Bahrain International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. A return flight starts from $426. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
It's usually best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BAH to ZRH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from Bahrain International Airport to Zurich Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from BAH to ZRH couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Bahrain International Airport to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
Bahrain International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from BAH land at their destination as scheduled 85.53% of the time.
Bahrain International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Manama. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near BAH. Whether you're catching an early flight from Bahrain International Airport to Zurich Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Consider booking a hotel close to ZRH if you're on a late Bahrain International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Zurich Airport rental car and explore Zurich and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are leading providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Bahrain International Airport to Zurich Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Zurich in January.
Before locking in your flight from Bahrain International Airport to Zurich Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BAH to ZRH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) 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, check out popular attractions including Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Bern is another standout destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No journey is complete without visiting Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.