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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dublin to Zurich:

• Earliest: departs at 06:50 and lands at 09:07
• Latest: departs at 18:35 and lands at 20:52.

The flight takes about 2h 17m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Dublin to Zurich:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Dublin to Zurich takes 2h 17m, covering 1,990 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Dublin to Zurich range from €157 to €260, with an average of €195 over the past 12 months. Anything below €157 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 32% above the €195 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €185 return via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), compared with €193 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €22–€89 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aer Lingus and SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A220-300 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dublin to Zurich flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Dublin to Zurich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €64, which is 51% below the typical average for this route.

Zurich Airport (ZRH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Budget
• GREEN MOTION

Flights from Dublin to Zurich usually depart from Dublin (DUB) and arrive at Zurich (ZRH).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dublin to Zurich route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 34m.

One-stop flights from Dublin to Zurich most commonly connect through:

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 70% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 35% on flights from Dublin to Zurich. Monday is the cheapest departure day at €174 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at €264, a difference of €90.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Dublin and Zurich. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• SWISS
• Aer Lingus

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 44m, compared to 5h 08m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 17h 14m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

Zurich is 1 hour ahead of Dublin (Central European Time vs Irish Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Dublin to Zurich flights:

• SWISS: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Aer Lingus: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Aer Lingus: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

You can reach Zurich city centre quickly and easily using trains, trams and buses. You can purchase tickets for all public transport services at SBB ticket machines throughout the airport facility. Regular one-way train and tram tickets cost around 7 CHF (6 EUR) for adults. The shuttle bus from the airport to the city centre is a straight, non-stop minibus that takes 30-40min. This minibus runs at least once an hour and costs around 25 CHF (22 EUR).

We advise that you only take official taxis marked ‘Airport Taxi’. These offer various benefits, including ample luggage space, credit card facilities with optional VAT-compliant receipts, and Wi-Fi. These will take you from Zurich Airport to Zurich city centre for about 50 CHF (45 EUR). You will find these taxis in both Arrival 1 and 2.

You can rent a car on arrival at Zurich Airport; however, if you have already reserved your rental car, you can collect it from the car rental centre on the 1st floor of Airport Shopping.