Flying from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Zurich Airport.
Rome and Zurich share the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Flights from FCO to ZRH start at 06:15 — the earliest with SWISS. The last departure is at 20:15 with SWISS. Overall, you can choose from 54 weekly Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Zurich Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your FCO to ZRH flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Zurich Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Zurich adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this exciting part of Switzerland:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is ITA Airways.
With a reliable 83.0% of services arriving on schedule, ITA Airways has the best on-time record for FCO to ZRH flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Zurich Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between FCO and ZRH include:
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
ر.ق. 122 is the lowest price for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Zurich Airport flight. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 265. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from FCO to ZRH.
The cheapest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Zurich Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from FCO to ZRH.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, data shows 70.57% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near FCO. Whether you have an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Zurich Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Zurich Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and see more of Zurich and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Zurich Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Zurich. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Zurich Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Zurich in January.
Before locking in your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Zurich Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC to 27ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FCO to ZRH in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland waiting to be explored. About 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a trip to Basel will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Switzerland, head for Bern, roughly 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral are among the biggest draws.
