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2 airlines operate flights between Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport and Zurich. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Brussels Airlines
• SWISS

Flights from Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Zurich usually depart from Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) and arrive at Zurich (ZRH).

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
• Brussels Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

Only Economy class is available on flights from Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Zurich.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £155 return via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI), compared with £294 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £19–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Brussels Airlines and SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

One-stop flights from Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Zurich most commonly connect through:

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 83% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) – 2% of one-stop connections

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 29% on the Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Zurich route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £265 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £371, a difference of £106. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Zurich route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 31 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Zurich flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Zurich are Zurich Central Station, Zurich City Centre, and Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum. These are among the most viewed places in Zurich on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Zurich:

• Earliest: departs at 06:40 and lands at 07:58
• Latest: departs at 19:40 and lands at 20:58.

The flight takes about 1h 18m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 9% above the route average of £292. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Zurich takes 1h 18m, covering 300 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £146 to £917. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Zurich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £147, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport and Zurich is around £146 return, with a flight time of about 10h 50m. Recent return bus fares are around £47 return, with a trip time of about 13h 50m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 69% lower. However, the bus takes about 3+ hours longer each way.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 08m, compared to 4h 52m via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) and 7h 32m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

Zurich Airport (ZRH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £13 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Budget
• GREEN MOTION

Return flights from Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Zurich range from £244 to £347, with an average of £292 over the past 12 months. Anything below £244 counts as a good deal.