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Kunsthaus Zürich
Switzerland's leading art museum with major works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art, including Monet, Giacometti, and important Swiss collections.
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Cheapest price
$275
Average price
$685
Fastest journey
2h 15m
Average duration
14h 41m
Flights per day
34
Distance
1259 km
Flights from Alicante to Zurich depart on average 41 times per day, taking around 4h 45m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) if you book in advance.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 771 miles (1242 km) distance in 2h 15m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 771 miles (1242 km) |
Average flight duration 4h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Flights per day 41 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 2h 15m |
First flight 12:10 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 3.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, and a train costs an average of $309.
Distance: 771 miles (1242 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$154 Average price | $134 Average price Cheapest | $319 Average price | $490 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 10m Average total duration 18h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 34h 51m Average total duration 34h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.7 - 7.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Zurich:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Zurich costing on average $154 (€127).
A bus is $185 (€152) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Zurich costing on average $319 (€262).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 40m.
Train takes on average 34h 21m.
The table below shows live departures for Alicante to Zurich flights for today, Saturday, July 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KL1919+ KL2640 | 10:45 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 24h20 | 11:05 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL2640+ KL1945 | 10:45 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 27h05 | 1:50 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL1927+ KL2640 | 10:45 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 11h40 | 10:25 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL2640+ KL1943 | 10:45 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 23h00 | 9:45 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL1949+ KL2640 | 10:45 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 11h05 | 9:50 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL1947+ KL2640 | 10:45 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 7h10 | 5:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL1917+ KL2640 | 10:45 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 21h50 | 8:35 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX2175 | 12:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2h20 | 3:10 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
OS436 · OS143 | 1:00 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 5h10 | 6:10 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS436 · OS145 | 1:00 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 7h00 | 8:00 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1305 · VY6248 | 1:20 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 7h20 | 8:40 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5005 · IB5532 | 1:20 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 7h20 | 8:40 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1303 · VY6248 | 3:15 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 5h25 | 8:40 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5003 · IB5532 | 3:15 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 5h25 | 8:40 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX2173 | 4:25 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2h15 | 6:40 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1540 · KL1919 | 5:15 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 17h50 | 11:05 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1540 · KL1925 | 5:15 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 25h25 | 6:40 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1540 · KL1923 | 5:15 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 23h30 | 4:45 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1540 · KL1917 | 5:15 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 15h20 | 8:35 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1540 · KL1927 | 5:15 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 5h10 | 10:25 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1540 · KL1943 | 5:15 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 16h30 | 9:45 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL1540 · KL1945 | 5:15 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 20h35 | 1:50 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL1540 · KL1947 | 5:15 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 24h40 | 5:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL1540 · KL1921 | 5:15 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 20h25 | 1:40 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
AH2005 · AH1172 | 7:10 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 24h20 | 7:30 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
VY1307 · VY6246 | 9:15 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 11h30 | 8:45 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL2642+ KL1949 | 11:40 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 22h10 | 9:50 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL2642+ KL1943 | 11:40 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 10h05 | 9:45 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL1923+ KL2642 | 11:40 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 17h05 | 4:45 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1927+ KL2642 | 11:40 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 22h45 | 10:25 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1925+ KL2642 | 11:40 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 19h00 | 6:40 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1917+ KL2642 | 11:40 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 8h55 | 8:35 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1919+ KL2642 | 11:40 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 11h25 | 11:05 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1945+ KL2642 | 11:40 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 14h10 | 1:50 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, July 19 | |||||
U25501 | 7:00 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 2h15 | 9:15 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL4017+ KL1927 | 8:30 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 13h55 | 10:25 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL4017+ KL1925 | 8:30 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 10h10 | 6:40 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL4017+ KL1923 | 8:30 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 8h15 | 4:45 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL4017+ KL1943 | 8:30 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 25h15 | 9:45 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL4017+ KL1917 | 8:30 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 24h05 | 8:35 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL4017+ KL1945 | 8:30 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 5h20 | 1:50 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL4017+ KL1949 | 8:30 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 13h20 | 9:50 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
SN3772+ SN5107 | 9:05 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 7h10 | 4:15 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1010 · IB629 | 9:15 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 4h45 | 2:00 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1010 · IB631 | 9:15 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 9h45 | 7:00 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1010 · IB633 | 9:15 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 13h05 | 10:20 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
EW9531 · EW9764 | 10:00 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 9h00 | 7:00 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5001 · IB5532 | 10:10 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 9h40 | 7:50 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1301 · VY6248 | 10:10 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 9h40 | 7:50 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL2637+ KL1925 | 10:20 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 8h20 | 6:40 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL2637+ KL1917 | 10:20 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 22h15 | 8:35 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL2637+ KL1923 | 10:20 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 6h25 | 4:45 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL2637+ KL1927 | 10:20 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 12h05 | 10:25 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL2637+ KL1949 | 10:20 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 11h30 | 9:50 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL2637+ KL1943 | 10:20 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 23h25 | 9:45 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
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Switzerland's leading art museum with major works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art, including Monet, Giacometti, and important Swiss collections.
National museum in a castle-like building near the main station. It offers essential insight into Swiss cultural history, design, and nationhood.
Remarkable private collection in a villa, featuring Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and early modern masterpieces in an intimate lakeside setting.
Zurich's famous old town shopping street links the main station to the lake. It is ideal for strolling, people-watching, and seeing the city's polished center.
Historic riverside old town with lanes, guild houses, churches, and viewpoints. It is the essential area for Zurich's medieval atmosphere.
Beautiful lakeside promenade lined with trees, gardens, and views across Lake Zurich. Perfect for a scenic walk in any season.
Sliced veal in a creamy white wine and mushroom sauce, usually served with rösti. It is Zurich’s signature dish and a classic in traditional brasseries.
Pan-fried grated potato cake with a crisp crust and soft center. A Swiss staple closely tied to Zurich and often served with meat, eggs, or cheese.
Swiss cheese fondue made by melting local cheeses with wine and garlic, then dipping bread. It is a beloved cold-weather social meal across Zurich.
Refined Swiss fine dining in a historic setting, led by a renowned chef. Known for modern tasting menus and polished service.
Historic casual restaurant by Lake Zurich, known for Zürich classics like rösti and veal dishes in a traditional guild-house setting.
Elegant old-town restaurant with classic Swiss and French cuisine. A strong choice for fondue, seasonal dishes, and a formal atmosphere.
Zurich is pricier than most European cities. Hotels, dining, and local transit are costly, though supermarkets and takeaway spots can help lower daily spend.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent service. Small rounding is common in cafes and taxis.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alicante to Zurich by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zurich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Alicante to Zurich flights use the Alicante Elche Airport to Zurich Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Alicante and Zurich airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Alicante Elche Airport is 9 km from Alicante city centre. Public transport options include:
Alicante Elche Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Alicante Elche Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Alicante Elche Airport: Ramps, toilets.
Zurich Airport is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zurich Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available for 2 hours; additional time can be purchased. ATMs are located in Arrival and Departureas, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zurich Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zurich Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
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