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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Newark Airport to Zurich:

• Earliest: departs at 6:25 pm and lands at 2:09 am
• Latest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 5:44 am.

The flight takes about 7h 44m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Newark Airport to Zurich:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Newark Airport to Zurich takes 7h 44m, covering 3,933 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Newark Airport to Zurich range from $683 to $1,102, with an average of $867 over the past 12 months. Anything below $683 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 15% above the $867 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $503 round-trip via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD), compared to $932 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $70–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 767-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-300 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Newark Airport to Zurich flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, morning flights for 0%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Newark Airport to Zurich flights:

• SWISS
• United Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Newark Airport to Zurich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $386, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Zurich Airport (ZRH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $70 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Budget
• GREEN MOTION

Flights from Newark Airport to Zurich usually depart from Newark (EWR) and arrive at Zurich (ZRH).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Newark Airport to Zurich route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 01m.

One-stop flights from Newark Airport to Zurich most commonly connect through:

• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) - 41% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Newark Airport to Zurich. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $772 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $975, a difference of $203.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Newark Airport and Zurich. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• SWISS

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 37m, compared with 11h 13m via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) and 11h 29m via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH).

Zurich is 6 hours ahead of Newark Airport (Central European Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Zurich are Hallenstadion, Lindenhof and Stadion Letzigrund. These are among the most viewed places in Zurich on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Newark Airport to Zurich flights:

• SWISS: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

ZRH has several hotels where you can book your stay. There is the Transit Hotel located in the transit area of Gates B/D. They provide private rooms with a bed, sink, and running water. The establishment also has a relaxation area with bed-style seats. Showers and blankets are included in the cost of the rooms and seats. You can rent these spaces by the hour. If you wish to stay at a hotel, there’s the Alpine Garden Capsule Hotel, opposite check-in 1, or Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport and Hyatt Place Zurich Airport the Circle, connected to the terminal by a walkway.

American Airlines, Air Canada, Delta, British Airways, Lufthansa, and United Airlines have lounges at EWR. You can access these lounges by paying at the door, except for the British Airways and Lufthansa lounges. These are only open to first- and business-class passengers. The lounges are in the B2 and B3 Satellite areas, respectively. The American Airlines lounge is in Terminal A near Gate 30, while the Air Canada lounge is near their Departure gates in the same terminal. The Delta lounge is in Terminal B near Gate 40, while United has several locations in Terminals C and A.

Goldair AAS Assistance AG provides wheelchair assistance at ZRH. You can request this service through your airline. The airport has also provided elevators, reserved parking spots, and accessible restrooms for passengers with limited mobility. Visual paging services are available to the hard-of-hearing, while low-vision passengers are allowed service animals and can request assistance through the airport.

The ZRH Railway Station is one of the best connected in the country, and you can get a train anywhere from the airport. The airport is also served by a tram that runs every 7-15min. You can also get a bus from ZRH, and in the winter, there’s a bus service to the Swiss Alps. Taxis are available from Arrivals 1 and 2, and official airport taxis are all-white. Head to Level 1 of the Airport center for rental cars.