Flights from Cairns to Zurich

Arriving in Zurich

Book your flights to Zurich with Etihad Airways and get ready to enjoy a destination which offers art, history, and culture in equal measure.

Plan Your Zurich Holiday

There are countless reasons to travel to Zurich. You can go skiing in the winter months; the train will take you straight to Flumserberg ski resort, the biggest winter sports destination in the east of Switzerland. You can tour the city by bike or bus and explore Swiss history in the old town. You may want to relax on the promenade before enjoying one of the many cultural and historical museums, art galleries or monuments that this thriving, dynamic, and cosmopolitan city has waiting for you. Please check the diary; Zurich can get busy, especially on National Day, 1st August.

During the peak season, June to August, we recommend that you reserve your tickets to Zurich in advance. To find cheap hotels in Zurich and avoid the crowds, travel in April to May or September to October. The winter is cold and temperatures do drop below freezing so you will need to cover up well. Don’t forget to visit our Deals section to find flight deals to Zurich all year round.

Flying from Cairns

Book your flights from Cairns to hundreds of destinations worldwide with Etihad Airways and experience our in-flight facilities such as on-board duty free shopping, seamless connectivity and entertainment.

Major Airports in Cairns

The Cairns International Airport (CNS) is the seventh busiest airport in Australia handling direct flights to 20 international and 44 domestic destinations. The airport is located just 7km north of Cairns in Aeroglen and has two separate terminals for domestic and international passengers. It boasts all modern amenities including ATMs and currency exchange desks, a post office, restaurants, shops, car hire desks and baggage storage.

Airport Transportation in Cairns

There is no train to Cairns International Airport as it is located just ten minutes away from the city centre. The drive from South of Trinity Beach to Cairns airport takes 25 minutes and from South of Palm Cove it takes 35 minutes. If you take a shuttle bus to Cairns International Airport from Port Douglas, the journey time is more than an hour but if you take a taxi or a rented car, you will reach it in under an hour. If there are more than two passengers it is cheaper to take a taxi to Cairns International Airport.

Choose Etihad Airways, the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates, for flights from Cairns to Zurich on which you will be travelling in comfort and style.