Travelling from Rhodes Airport (RHO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Rhodes Airport to Zurich Airport is 3 hours 10 minutes.
Zurich is one hour behind Rhodes and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from RHO to ZRH start from 11:05 — the earliest with Chair Airlines. The last departure is at 20:40 with Edelweiss Air. Overall, you can choose from seven weekly Rhodes Airport to Zurich Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your RHO to ZRH flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
With direct flights from Rhodes Airport to Zurich Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Zurich (and then other corners of Switzerland) is a cinch. You can travel nonstop with:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Condor.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Rhodes Airport to Zurich Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between RHO and ZRH include:
Vienna International Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rhodes Airport (RHO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Rhodes Airport to Zurich Airport flight is $98. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $243. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from RHO to ZRH, book your journey six months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Rhodes Airport to Zurich Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Finding cheap flights from RHO to ZRH is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Rhodes Airport to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Rhodes Airport (RHO)
Rhodes Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 89.92% of flights that depart RHO land on time.
Rhodes Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Rhodes. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Rhodes Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near RHO:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Reserve a hotel close to ZRH if you're on a late Rhodes Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Zurich Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and chase adventure across Zurich and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Zurich Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Zurich. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Rhodes Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Zurich. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Rhodes Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RHO to ZRH in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland waiting to be explored. Around 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a visit to Basel will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland. Start your sightseeing at Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.