Flights from Quebec City (YQB) and Montreal (YUL) to Zürich, Switzerland
Here is what to know before booking a flight to Zürich from Quebec City and Montreal.
From Quebec City, fares to Zürich usually run between $1250 and $1650. The best fare spotted recently is $1164 (about 13% below the typical price).
Zurich is Switzerland's largest city and financial heart, set on a sparkling lake with the Alps on the horizon. It combines a charming medieval old town with a polished, modern feel, a strong arts scene, and a famously high standard of living. Stroll the lakeside, wander the cobbled lanes, and let this elegant city surprise you!
When to go
Late spring through early autumn (May to September) brings warm weather ideal for the lake, hiking, and outdoor cafés. Winter is cold and draws skiers heading to nearby Alpine resorts, while the shoulder seasons offer fewer crowds and lower demand.
Getting there from Quebec City and Montreal
Zurich is sometimes nonstop from Toronto or Montreal, but from most Canadian cities you will make one transatlantic connection depending on your departure city. These eastbound flights are usually overnight, arriving the next morning. Allow time for the layover and the time-zone adjustment.
What to see and do
- The Old Town (Altstadt) and Bahnhofstrasse
- Lake Zurich and its promenades
- The Kunsthaus art museum
- A day trip to nearby Alpine peaks like Uetliberg
Good to know before you go
Switzerland uses the Swiss franc, not the euro, and the country is expensive, so budget carefully. Public transport is superb and punctual: trams, buses, trains, and even lake boats connect everything, the airport is a short train ride from the centre, and a travel pass is well worth it, so a car is unnecessary and parking is scarce and costly. Tap water is clean and free everywhere. German is the main local language, but English is widely understood.
Travel information is provided as a guide and can change. Always confirm fares, schedules and entry requirements before booking.