Travelling from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Incheon International Airport to Zurich Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 13 hours 40 minutes.
Zurich is eight hours behind Seoul and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from ICN to ZRH start at 09:55 — the earliest with SWISS. The latest departure is at 11:05 with Korean Air. Overall, there are six weekly Incheon International Airport to Zurich Airport flights.
Your ICN to ZRH flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Korean Air is your gateway to discovering Zurich (and perhaps some other great corners of Switzerland!). Browse the direct flights from Incheon International Airport to Zurich Airport offered by this popular airline.
Korean Air is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Incheon International Airport to Zurich Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between ICN and ZRH include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
At the moment, ر.ق. 1,005 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Incheon International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 1,968. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from ICN to ZRH by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Incheon International Airport to Zurich Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from ICN to ZRH by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Incheon International Airport to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Incheon International Airport (ICN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Incheon International Airport, data shows 54.5% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
The journey from central Seoul to Incheon International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres. Look up Google Maps for the quickest way to get there, whether you want to drive or use public transport.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Incheon International Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to ICN:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Incheon International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Check in to 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 chase adventure across Zurich and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to central Zurich has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Incheon International Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Zurich. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Incheon International Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from ICN to ZRH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've seen Zurich, now it's time to explore other parts of Switzerland. Travel around 72 kilometres west to Basel to tick off its top sights. From Basel Minster to Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No trip is complete without seeing Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.