Cheap flights from Belfast to Zurich

Book as early as you can for popular dates, since the lower fare buckets go first and last-minute seats on this connecting route cost more. January is the cheapest month in the dated fares, while October, November, December, February, March, May, June, July and August are the months with prices shown. Summer school holidays, Christmas and New Year usually tighten availability, and midweek departures are often calmer and better priced than weekend ones. If your dates are flexible, compare nearby days rather than fixing on one weekend.

Every itinerary on this route connects, so the journey is longer than a nonstop and the transfer airport becomes part of the fare rules. Easyjet and Jet2 are the low-cost names in the list and usually sell seat-only fares with bags, seats and meals charged extra; British Airways, BA CityFlyer and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines are full-service carriers whose tickets usually include more; Aer Lingus and Emerald Airlines sit between those groups, so check each fare's inclusions rather than assuming. Because bags may not be checked through on separate tickets, compare the total cost including any connection before choosing the lowest headline price.

Zurich airport is a large international hub, so allow time for walking, security and queues even when your connection is short. Trains, trams and buses link the terminal with the city centre, and the railway station is built into the airport, making the transfer straightforward once you have landed. Watch for passport and customs checks after arriving from the United Kingdom, and keep your baggage receipt handy if your bags were checked through. If you arrive late, check the last public transport times before leaving the terminal.

Currency

CHF (Fr)

Power sockets

Type C, J · 230 V

Language

Romansh, Italian, German, French

Emergency number

112, 117, 118

Driving side

right

Calling code

+41

Internet domain

.ch, .swiss

EU / Schengen

Schengen area

Population of Zurich

452 k (2025)

Time zone

UTC+02 (Europe/Zurich)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check passport validity and Swiss entry rules for UK travellers before you book.
• Confirm whether your ticket includes checked baggage, since low-cost base fares often do not.
• Confirm George Best City is your departure airport and allow time for the connection.
• Compare connection times and whether bags are checked through on a single ticket.
• Look at January and midweek dates if you want the lower fares shown.