Travelling from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Zurich one hour ahead of London.
Give yourself enough time to make your SEN to ZRH flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Southend Airport to Zurich Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between SEN and ZRH:
Geneve Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Currently, ج.م. 2,653 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Southend Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 8,204. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SEN to ZRH if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from London Southend Airport to Zurich Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SEN to ZRH.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Southend Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about London Southend Airport (SEN)
77.91% of flights taking off from London Southend Airport land at their destination on time.
London Southend Airport is around 64 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from London Southend Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near SEN:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you have a late London Southend Airport to Zurich Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near ZRH:
Grab a Zurich Airport rental car and explore Zurich and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Zurich Airport about two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The quietest month for a flight from London Southend Airport to Zurich Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Zurich based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your flight from London Southend Airport to Zurich Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC to 27ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SEN to ZRH in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've visited Zurich, now it's time to explore other parts of Switzerland. Journey about 72 kilometres west to Basel to check off its must-visit sights. From Basel Minster to Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises, your itinerary will be busy.
Bern is another sought-after destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No journey is complete without visiting Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
