Flying from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
The timezone in Zurich is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Winnipeg.
Leave plenty of time to make your YWG to ZRH flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Right now, $762 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,165. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from YWG to ZRH if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Zurich Airport.
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Handy information about Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG)
YWG's address is 2000 Wellington Avenue.
Of the departures from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport, 61.28% land on schedule at their destination.
Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Winnipeg. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near YWG:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Book a hotel near ZRH if you're on a late Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Zurich Airport rental car and discover Zurich and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to the centre of Zurich has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes about 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Zurich. If you want a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YWG to ZRH around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've done Zurich, now it's time to explore other corners of Switzerland. Travel about 72 kilometres west to Basel to check off its leading sights. From Basel Minster to Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises, your itinerary will be busy.
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.