Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bern Airport (BRN): what you need to know
Zurich and Bern share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Leave plenty of time to catch your ZRH to BRN flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bern Airport (BRN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Zurich Airport to Bern Airport flight is $333. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $977. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from ZRH to BRN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Zurich Airport to Bern Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from ZRH to BRN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Zurich Airport to Bern Airport.
Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Of all flights departing from Zurich Airport, 69.02% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Zurich Airport from central Zurich, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near ZRH? If you've booked an early flight from Zurich Airport to Bern Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Bern Airport (BRN)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Zurich Airport to Bern Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BRN instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Bern Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Hertz or Europcar and see more of Bern and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Bern Airport about two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Bern Airport (BRN) to central Bern
Bern Airport to the center of Bern has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometers away.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Bern Airport (BRN)
September is the busiest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Bern Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Bern in April.
The warmest month in Bern is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Book your flights from Zurich Airport to Bern Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ZRH to BRN in January. Temperatures average between -9ºC (16ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Bern is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland just waiting to be discovered. Around 97 kilometers north-east of Bern, a visit to Zurich will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
Around 72 kilometers north of Bern, Basel is another essential stop in Switzerland. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
