Flying from Orlando to Zurich Airport (ZRH): What you need to know
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is Orlando's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Orlando to Zurich Airport (ZRH) taking off from here.
The timezone in Zurich is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Orlando. Zurich Airport is located in Zurich.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Orlando to ZRH.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Orlando to ZRH leaving from Orlando International Airport (MCO), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
To reach MCO from central Orlando, it takes around 20 minutes to drive the 32 kilometres or so.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Orlando International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Orlando to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
78.28% of flights that take off from Orlando International Airport reach their destination on time.
You'll find MCO at One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
You can arrive at SFB from central Orlando in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Orlando to ZRH flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Orlando Sanford International Airport:
69.11% of flights leaving Orlando Sanford International Airport arrive according to schedule.
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 Orlando to Zurich Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Grab a Zurich Airport rental car and explore Zurich and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are popular outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Orlando to Zurich Airport flight.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to the centre of Zurich is around 10 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
RM934 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Orlando to Zurich Airport. Return flights start at RM2,007. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Orlando to ZRH. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Orlando to Zurich Airport ticket.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal is available on plane tickets from Orlando to ZRH.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Orlando to Zurich Airport.
The best time to fly from Orlando to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Zurich. July is when most people book flights from Orlando to Zurich Airport (ZRH), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your Orlando to ZRH plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Orlando to Zurich Airport in January when temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Zurich
Start your Zurich trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Orlando to Zurich Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Bahnhofstrasse and Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau are just the start of the top attractions to add to your Zurich to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Zurich Opera.
Explore more of Switzerland
Lausanne is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Zurich. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Olympic Park, Riviera, Ouchy, Lausanne and Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique).
Around 161 kilometres south of Zurich, Lugano is another essential stop in Switzerland. Experience major highlights starting with Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and Old Town Lugano.
