Cheap flights from Paphos to Zurich

Book as soon as your dates are fixed, especially for June and July and for the Christmas and New Year period, when fare calendars fill early. If you can move by a few days, midweek departures and off-peak weeks often leave more room in the calendar. October, November, March, April and May look calmer on the listed fare calendar, while December and January need earlier attention. June is the cheapest month in the current data, but a flexible search across the week still helps.

On the fare table, EasyJet and Jet2 are the low-cost names, so a basic ticket usually covers the seat and a small cabin bag while checked bags, selected seats and priority boarding are add-ons. Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa, BA EuroFlyer and El Al Israel Airlines are full-service carriers, but their cheapest fare families can also be light, so compare what is included before you pay. No carrier on the list flies non-stop on this route, so every itinerary connects at least once; check the connection airport, transfer time and whether both flights are on one ticket. Because separate tickets mean separate baggage and re-check rules, keep them only if the saving is clear.

Getting into town starts under the terminal at Zurich airport, where trains run frequently to the city centre and the ride feels short; buses, trams and taxis are also available if you arrive late or carry bulky bags. The airport sits north of central Zurich, so a taxi costs more time in traffic than the train at peak times. After landing, follow signs for the SBB station, buy or validate your ticket before boarding, and keep your arrival documents ready because Switzerland is not in the EU. If your hotel is on the lake side, a tram or a short taxi hop from the main station usually finishes the journey.

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

• Check whether you need a visa or travel authorisation for Switzerland and for any country you transit.
• Make sure your passport is valid for the whole trip and any return or onward journey.
• Check which airport your ticket actually uses and that the connection is protected on one ticket.
• Confirm cabin and checked baggage limits on low-cost fares before you add extras.
• Compare total travel time, including the connection, not just the flight segments.
• Look at June first if you want the cheapest month, then test nearby dates.