Travelling from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, making Zurich five hours ahead of Fort Myers.
Your RSW to ZRH flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month like October? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Southwest Florida International Airport to Zurich Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between RSW and ZRH:
Logan International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
$705 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Southwest Florida International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,067. These fares can change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from RSW to ZRH, book early. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Southwest Florida International Airport to Zurich Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from RSW to ZRH.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Southwest Florida International Airport to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
RSW's address is 11000 Terminal Access Road.
77.32% of flights that leave from Southwest Florida International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Fort Myers to Southwest Florida International Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near RSW. Whether you have an early flight from Southwest Florida International Airport to Zurich Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're coming in on a late Southwest Florida International Airport to Zurich Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near ZRH:
Pick up a Zurich Airport rental car and discover Zurich and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Zurich Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to the centre of Zurich has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The quietest month for a flight from Southwest Florida International Airport to Zurich Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Zurich based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Southwest Florida International Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RSW to ZRH sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be explored after you've experienced Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Switzerland, head for Bern, roughly 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral are key highlights.
