Travelling from Seoul to Zurich Airport (ZRH): What you need to know
Seoul's main base, Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Seoul to Zurich Airport (ZRH).
Expect to be travelling for 13 hours 30 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Seoul to Zurich Airport flight.
Zurich Airport is located in Zurich. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is eight hours behind Seoul.
The most popular route is from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH). Take your pick of 3 direct services every week. SWISS operates a 10:05am departure between ICN and ZRH.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Seoul to ZRH. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like January. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Seoul
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
You can take a direct flight from Seoul to Zurich Airport (ZRH) leaving from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN).
You can lock in a direct flight from Seoul to Zurich Airport with Korean Air. This popular airline offers services from ICN.
Korean Air ranks first in bookings for flights from ICN to ZRH.
SWISS is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Seoul to ZRH. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular airports:
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Located around 48 kilometres from central Seoul, ICN can be reached in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Seoul to Zurich Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these stays near Seoul Incheon International Airport:
74% of flights that depart Seoul Incheon International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Seoul to GMP in about 35 minutes. The terminal is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Seoul to ZRH flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Seoul Gimpo International Airport:
Flights from Seoul Gimpo International Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 80% of them arriving as expected.
About Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Seoul to Zurich Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Seoul to Zurich Airport flight.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Zurich. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport takes about 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
₹ 28,574 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Zurich Airport. Return flights start at ₹ 50,583. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Seoul to ZRH, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Seoul to Zurich Airport ticket.
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Save on your flight from Seoul to Zurich Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Seoul to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. January is the quietest month to go to Zurich. July is when most people book flights from Seoul to Zurich Airport (ZRH), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your Seoul to ZRH plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Seoul to Zurich Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 7ºC.
More about Zurich
Start your Zurich trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Seoul to Zurich Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Bahnhofstrasse and Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau are just a couple of the top attractions to add to your Zurich to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Zurich Opera.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've visited Zurich, now it's time to explore other parts of Switzerland. Journey around 177 kilometres southwest to Lausanne to tick off its must-visit sights. From Olympic Park to The Olympic Museum and Cathedrale de Lausanne, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 161 kilometres south of Zurich, Lugano is another essential stop in Switzerland. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura.
