Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bergen Airport (BGO): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Bergen Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.
Bergen's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Zurich.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ZRH to BGO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Bergen (and then exploring more of Norway!) is a cinch with edelweiss air. This popular airline has direct flights from Zurich Airport to Bergen Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with edelweiss air on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bergen Airport (BGO)
At the moment, $165 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Zurich Airport to Bergen Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $335. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book four months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ZRH to BGO.
The cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Bergen Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Of all flights departing from Zurich Airport, 76% touch down on time at their destination.
Zurich Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Zurich. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 10 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to ZRH? If you're catching an early flight from Zurich Airport to Bergen Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Bergen Airport (BGO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Zurich Airport to Bergen Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BGO instead:
Pick up a Bergen Airport rental car and explore Bergen and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Sixt are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Bergen Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Bergen Airport (BGO) to central Bergen
Bergen Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Bergen. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Bergen Airport (BGO)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Zurich Airport to Bergen Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Bergen. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Zurich Airport to Bergen Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Bergen, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 19ºC (66ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ZRH to BGO in January. Average temperatures are between -5ºC (23ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) then.
Explore more of Norway
Bergen is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Norway waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometres east of Bergen, a visit to Oslo will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet, Viking Ship Museum and Det Kongelige Slott.
If there's time to check out another side of Norway, head for Trondheim, roughly 434 kilometres north-east of Bergen. Nidaros Cathedral (Nidaros Domkirke), Nigard Glacier and Tyholttarnet are key reasons to visit.