Cheap flights from Belo Horizonte to Zurich

November is the lowest-priced month in the data for this route. October to July are covered, and fares often rise in December and January around Christmas and New Year, then again in June and July when school holidays fill seats. Midweek departures are usually cheaper than weekend ones. Check Brazilian and Swiss holiday calendars before choosing dates, because a local holiday can lift prices even in a cheaper month.

On the low-fare Brazilian names, the ticket is often seat-only and bags, seats or meals cost extra; on the full-service names, a standard economy fare more often includes a checked bag and a meal, although the cheapest branded fare may not. Azul and GOL Linhas Aereas S.A. are the low-fare Brazilian carriers in this list; LATAM Airlines and Latam Airlines Brasil vary by fare brand; TAP Portugal, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa and Swiss are full-service. None flies Belo Horizonte to Zurich nonstop, so every option connects. Check the fare rules of the brand you choose, because two tickets with the same airline name can include different things.

Zurich Airport is large and well signposted, so transfers are manageable if you allow time to walk between areas. The airport is outside the city, so plan the first hour around the train ride rather than a short walk. Trains run into central Zurich, while taxis or buses cover the last part if your hotel is not near a station. Watch the terminal and platform signs, and keep your passport and booking handy for arrival checks. If you land late, confirm that your onward transport is still running before you leave the arrivals hall.

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

441 k (2025)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/Zurich)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Price bags, seats and meals before comparing fares, because the lowest ticket may not include them.
• Confirm that your ticket names Tancredo Neves as the departure airport.
• Check the connection time and whether both flights are on one ticket.
• Check passport validity and entry rules for Switzerland before booking.
• Compare dates in November with December, January, June and July before choosing.
• Keep a backup plan for late arrivals if your onward transport is limited.