Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brisbane Airport (BNE): what you need to know
Brisbane's timezone is UTC+10, making Brisbane nine hours ahead of Zurich.
To ensure you catch your ZRH to BNE flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Zurich Airport to Brisbane Airport flight is $734. A return plane ticket is currently $1,579. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from ZRH to BNE, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport to Brisbane Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
When it comes to Zurich Airport's on-time performance, 69.02% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Zurich to Zurich Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near ZRH? If you're catching an early flight from Zurich Airport to Brisbane Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Consider booking a hotel near BNE if you're on a late Zurich Airport to Brisbane Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
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To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Brisbane Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to central Brisbane
Brisbane Airport to the centre of Brisbane has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It takes around 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
January is the busiest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Brisbane Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Brisbane in April.
Lock in your flight from Zurich Airport to Brisbane Airport for January if you'd like to explore Brisbane during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ZRH to BNE in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Brisbane has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Australia just waiting to be explored. About 72 kilometres south-east of Brisbane, a trip to Gold Coast will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like SkyPoint Observation Deck, PCYC Gold Coast and Holiday Holiday.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Australia, head for Toowoomba, about 105 kilometres west of Brisbane. Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point are among its highlights.