Zurich to Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (ZRH–CDG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ZRH–CDG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Swiss and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 296 miles in approximately 1h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 134 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX Swiss Also: LA, WY | 28 | 223 | 1h07-1h25 | – | Star Alliance | LA, WY |
| AF Air France Also: AM, G3, KQ, MK, MU, SK, UU, VN, WS | 27 | 223 | 1h20-1h25 | – | SkyTeam | AM, G3, KQ, MK, MU, SK, UU, VN, WS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) from Zurich
| Metric | ZRH→CDG | BSL→CDG | STR→CDG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZRH | – | 49 mi | 91 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 222 | 57 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 7m | 1h 15m | 1h 30m |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · CDG: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 6:00 PM in Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise).
Switzerland and France are both Schengen members. Swiss citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in France without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.
Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.
RER B to central Paris (Gare du Nord 25 min, Châtelet 30 min) costs €11.80. Take the free CDGVAL train from T1 or T3 to the RER station at T2 first. Heavy luggage is awkward on this line during rush hour; some platforms have no escalators.Fixed taxis: €55 to Right Bank, €65 to Left Bank. Ride-hail (Uber) costs €40–65. Le Bus Direct coaches run to Montparnasse, Opéra, and the Eiffel Tower (€17, 45–70 min). Connecting to Gare de Lyon or Massy for TGV services is possible via RER B (Denfert-Rochereau transfer).
Temperate oceanic climate. Summers are warm (20–27°C) and mostly dry with occasional thunderstorm delays. Winters are cold and overcast (2–8°C) with frequent rain and periodic frost. Snow is rare but CDG briefly closes when it falls on an unprepared system. Fog is the primary winter flight disruption, particularly November through January.
Spring is mild and wet. Autumn is the most unpredictable season weather-wise. CDG is a major hub. Even moderate weather cascades across European connections. Pack a mid-weight jacket year-round. Summers are rarely hot enough for short sleeves in the evenings.
ZRH–CDG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to CDG
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) are connected by nonstop service from Air France and Swiss. With 222 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ZRH to CDG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to CDG ranges from 1 hours 7 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 296 miles (476 km). There are approximately 222 weekly flights outbound and 215 return, totaling 437 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
134 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BSL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL), Stuttgart (STR) and Ferno (VA) (MXP).