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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Duesseldorf Intl Airport to Zurich:

• Earliest: departs at 06:45 and lands at 07:58
• Latest: departs at 20:15 and lands at 21:28.

The flight takes about 1h 13m.

A direct flight from Duesseldorf Intl Airport to Zurich takes 1h 13m, covering 715 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 Duesseldorf Intl Airport to Zurich range from €162 to €260, with an average of €197 over the past 12 months. Anything below €162 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 59% above the €197 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average €197 return, compared with €251 via a stopover through Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €18–€90 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Eurowings and SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

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

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Duesseldorf Intl Airport and Zurich is around €162 return, with a flight time of about 1h 10m. Taking the train is much cheaper at around €73, with a trip time of about 8h 44m. The bus is similarly priced at around €66 and takes about 10h 05m. Compared to flying, recent train and bus fares are roughly 58% lower. However, those options take about 8+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Duesseldorf Intl Airport to Zurich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €106, which is 22% 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 Duesseldorf Intl Airport to Zurich usually depart from Duesseldorf Intl (DUS) 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 Duesseldorf Intl Airport to Zurich route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 29m.

One-stop flights from Duesseldorf Intl Airport to Zurich most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Hamburg (HAM) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Duesseldorf Intl Airport to Zurich. Monday is the cheapest departure day at €189 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at €215, a difference of €26.

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 Duesseldorf Intl Airport and Zurich. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• SWISS
• Eurowings

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 16m, compared to 3h 21m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 5h 36m via Hamburg (HAM).

Among airlines operating Duesseldorf Intl Airport to Zurich flights:

• Eurowings: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• SWISS: 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:

• Eurowings: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Helvetic Airways: a cabin bag in Economy class class

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