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Island hopping from Zurich
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€85 per person in flights buys 3 flights through 4 countries with 2 islands, Malta and Catania (Sicily): out on Mon 16 Nov. Each trip below leaves Zurich between Tue 27 Oct and Wed 25 Nov, stops in 3 to 5 places, and at two or more islands among them. One city per country, 2–4 nights in each, non-stop flights only. The start doesn't count as a stop. Updated every night.
ZurichLisbon3nMalta2nCatania (Sicily)
Two of the three places are islands and two are capitals. Typical November highs run from 18°C in Lisbon to 22°C in Catania (Sicily).
€85per personabout €168 with a cabin bagprices seen up to 6 days ago, may be higher nowSee the flightsHide the flights
ZurichLisbon3nMalta2nCatania (Sicily)
Two of the three places are islands and two are capitals. Typical November highs run from 18°C in Lisbon to 22°C in Catania (Sicily).
Zurich
Switzerland, Start, Mon 16 Nov
- a price seen 6 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Lisbon
Portugal, 3 nights, 16–19 Nov
Portugal's capital, on hills above the Tagus, with old trams, tiled facades, fado bars in Alfama, the monastery at Belém and Atlantic beaches a short ride away.
Typical November: highs of 18°C, wet- a price seen 5 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Malta
Malta, 2 nights, 19–21 Nov
A small island nation in the middle of the Mediterranean, with the fortified capital Valletta, prehistoric temples, swimming coves and the medieval town of Mdina.
Typical November: highs of 21°C, wet- a price seen 3 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Only 192 km: compare trains, buses and ferries
Catania (Sicily)
Italy, Last stop, Sat 21 Nov
Sicily's east-coast city, built of black lava stone in baroque style below Mount Etna. A lively fish market, good street food and beaches, with trips up the volcano and to Taormina.
Typical November: highs of 22°C, some rain
ZurichRome4nMalta3nZagreb3nPaphos
Three of the four places are capitals and three have old towns. Typical November and December highs run from 5°C in Zagreb to 21°C in Malta.
€96per personabout €203 with a cabin bagprices seen up to 7 days ago, may be higher nowSee the flightsHide the flights
ZurichRome4nMalta3nZagreb3nPaphos
Three of the four places are capitals and three have old towns. Typical November and December highs run from 5°C in Zagreb to 21°C in Malta.
Zurich
Switzerland, Start, Wed 25 Nov
- ZRH→FCO Wed 25 NovInto Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. easyJet, about 1½ hours, cabin bag about €35€33 Check price
- a price seen 3 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Rome
Italy, 4 nights, 25–29 Nov
Italy's capital, with the Colosseum, the Forum, the Pantheon, the Vatican museums, baroque piazzas and trattorias serving carbonara and cacio e pepe.
Typical November: highs of 17°C, wet- FCO→MLA Sun 29 NovFrom Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Ryanair, about 1½ hours, cabin bag about €24€15seen yesterday Check price
Malta
Malta, 3 nights, 29 Nov – 2 Dec
A small island nation in the middle of the Mediterranean, with the fortified capital Valletta, prehistoric temples, swimming coves and the medieval town of Mdina.
Typical November: highs of 21°C, wet- a price seen 3 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Zagreb
Croatia, 3 nights, 2–5 Dec
Croatia's capital, with an upper town of old churches and gas street lamps, Austro-Hungarian squares, café terraces and the Medvednica hills for walks.
Typical December: highs of 5°C, some rain- a price seen 7 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Paphos
Cyprus, Last stop, Sat 5 Dec
A Cypriot resort town on the west coast, with Roman floor mosaics and the Tombs of the Kings in its archaeological park, a harbour fort and beaches. The Troodos hills are within reach.
Typical December: highs of 19°C, wet
ZurichLondon2nMemmingen3nCatania (Sicily)2nMalta
Two of the four places are islands and two are capitals. Typical November highs run from 7°C in Memmingen to 22°C in Catania (Sicily).
€105per personabout €212 with a cabin bagprices seen up to 2 days agoSee the flightsHide the flights
ZurichLondon2nMemmingen3nCatania (Sicily)2nMalta
Two of the four places are islands and two are capitals. Typical November highs run from 7°C in Memmingen to 22°C in Catania (Sicily).
Zurich
Switzerland, Start, Mon 9 Nov
- ZRH→LGW Mon 9 NovInto London Gatwick Airport. easyJet, about 2 hours, cabin bag about €35€45seen yesterday Check price
- you leave London from a different airport (STN, Stansted Airport)
London
United Kingdom, 2 nights, 9–11 Nov
Britain's capital on the Thames, with free national museums, royal palaces, the Tower, West End theatres, big parks and food from every corner of the world.
Typical November: highs of 12°C, some rain- Stansted Airport is 50 km from London · Far airports compared
Memmingen
Germany, 3 nights, 11–14 Nov
A small Swabian town with a well-kept old centre in the Allgäu, the gateway to Bavaria's foothills. Neuschwanstein castle, alpine lakes, hiking and ski areas are all within about an hour.
Typical November: highs of 7°C, some rainCatania (Sicily)
Italy, 2 nights, 14–16 Nov
Sicily's east-coast city, built of black lava stone in baroque style below Mount Etna. A lively fish market, good street food and beaches, with trips up the volcano and to Taormina.
Typical November: highs of 22°C, some rainOnly 192 km: compare trains, buses and ferries
Malta
Malta, Last stop, Mon 16 Nov
A small island nation in the middle of the Mediterranean, with the fortified capital Valletta, prehistoric temples, swimming coves and the medieval town of Mdina.
Typical November: highs of 21°C, wet
ZurichRome4nMalta4nAthens2nLarnaca
Three of the four places are capitals and three have old towns. It gets warmer as it goes: typical November highs rise from 17°C in Rome to 23°C in Larnaca.
€106per personabout €223 with a cabin bagprices seen up to 6 days ago, may be higher nowSee the flightsHide the flights
ZurichRome4nMalta4nAthens2nLarnaca
Three of the four places are capitals and three have old towns. It gets warmer as it goes: typical November highs rise from 17°C in Rome to 23°C in Larnaca.
Zurich
Switzerland, Start, Wed 11 Nov
- ZRH→FCO Wed 11 NovInto Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. easyJet, about 1½ hours, cabin bag about €35€36 Check price
- a price seen 3 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Rome
Italy, 4 nights, 11–15 Nov
Italy's capital, with the Colosseum, the Forum, the Pantheon, the Vatican museums, baroque piazzas and trattorias serving carbonara and cacio e pepe.
Typical November: highs of 17°C, wet- FCO→MLA Sun 15 NovFrom Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Ryanair, about 1½ hours, cabin bag about €24€19 Check price
- a price seen 3 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Malta
Malta, 4 nights, 15–19 Nov
A small island nation in the middle of the Mediterranean, with the fortified capital Valletta, prehistoric temples, swimming coves and the medieval town of Mdina.
Typical November: highs of 21°C, wet- a price seen 4 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Athens
Greece, 2 nights, 19–21 Nov
Greece's capital, below the Acropolis and the Parthenon, with ancient sites across the centre, lively neighbourhood tavernas and beaches along the southern coast.
Typical November: highs of 19°C, some rain- a price seen 6 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Larnaca
Cyprus, Last stop, Sat 21 Nov
A seaside town on Cyprus's south coast, with a palm-lined beachfront, the Byzantine church of St Lazarus and a salt lake visited by flamingos in winter. A calm base for the island.
Typical November: highs of 23°C, some rain
ZurichLisbon3nMalta2nMilan3nArrecife (Lanzarote)
Two of the four places are islands and two are capitals. Typical November highs run from 12°C in Milan to 24°C in Arrecife (Lanzarote).
€108per personabout €215 with a cabin bagprices seen up to 6 days ago, may be higher nowSee the flightsHide the flights
ZurichLisbon3nMalta2nMilan3nArrecife (Lanzarote)
Two of the four places are islands and two are capitals. Typical November highs run from 12°C in Milan to 24°C in Arrecife (Lanzarote).
Zurich
Switzerland, Start, Mon 16 Nov
- a price seen 6 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Lisbon
Portugal, 3 nights, 16–19 Nov
Portugal's capital, on hills above the Tagus, with old trams, tiled facades, fado bars in Alfama, the monastery at Belém and Atlantic beaches a short ride away.
Typical November: highs of 18°C, wet- a price seen 5 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Malta
Malta, 2 nights, 19–21 Nov
A small island nation in the middle of the Mediterranean, with the fortified capital Valletta, prehistoric temples, swimming coves and the medieval town of Mdina.
Typical November: highs of 21°C, wet- Orio al Serio International Airport is 46 km from Milan · Far airports compared
Milan
Italy, 3 nights, 21–24 Nov
Italy's fashion and business capital, with a white Gothic cathedral, Leonardo's Last Supper, La Scala opera house and aperitivo in the Navigli canal district.
Typical November: highs of 12°C, wet- Orio al Serio International Airport is 46 km from Milan · Far airports compared
- a price seen 3 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Arrecife (Lanzarote)
Spain, Last stop, Tue 24 Nov
The main town of Lanzarote, a small port with a city beach and a castle on the water, close to the volcanic landscapes of Timanfaya and César Manrique's works.
Typical November: highs of 24°C, dry
ZurichBarcelona4nMalta2nCatania (Sicily)3nPodgorica
Two of the four places are islands and two are capitals. Typical November highs run from 17°C in Podgorica to 22°C in Catania (Sicily).
€110per personabout €238 with a cabin bag. We count €35 a bag on 2 flights; check the airlines' prices.prices seen up to 5 days ago, may be higher nowSee the flightsHide the flights
ZurichBarcelona4nMalta2nCatania (Sicily)3nPodgorica
Two of the four places are islands and two are capitals. Typical November highs run from 17°C in Podgorica to 22°C in Catania (Sicily).
Zurich
Switzerland, Start, Sun 15 Nov
- a price seen 3 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Barcelona
Spain, 4 nights, 15–19 Nov
Catalonia's capital on the Mediterranean, known for Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Park Güell, the Gothic Quarter, city beaches and late dinners.
Typical November: highs of 18°C, some rain- a price seen 5 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Malta
Malta, 2 nights, 19–21 Nov
A small island nation in the middle of the Mediterranean, with the fortified capital Valletta, prehistoric temples, swimming coves and the medieval town of Mdina.
Typical November: highs of 21°C, wet- a price seen 3 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Only 192 km: compare trains, buses and ferries
Catania (Sicily)
Italy, 3 nights, 21–24 Nov
Sicily's east-coast city, built of black lava stone in baroque style below Mount Etna. A lively fish market, good street food and beaches, with trips up the volcano and to Taormina.
Typical November: highs of 22°C, some rainPodgorica
Montenegro, Last stop, Tue 24 Nov
Montenegro's small, mostly modern capital, a base for Lake Skadar, the Morača canyon and mountain monasteries, with the Adriatic coast under an hour away.
Typical November: highs of 17°C, very wet
Non-stop from Zurich to islands
The cheapest one-way fare we've seen on each in the next 30 days, per person, and the typical daytime high there in November. A linked name has its own page of trips.
- Palma (Majorca)Spain€98 · highs of 20°C
- Malta€115 · highs of 21°C
- LarnacaCyprus€128 · highs of 23°C
- Palermo (Sicily)Italy€180 · highs of 20°C
- Puerto del Rosario (Fuerteventura)Spain€368 · highs of 24°C
- Las Palmas (Gran Canaria)Spain€369 · highs of 24°C
- TenerifeSpain€443 · highs of 25°C
- Arrecife (Lanzarote)Spain€511 · highs of 24°C
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Trips from Arrecife (Lanzarote), Athens, Barcelona, Catania (Sicily), Larnaca, Lisbon, London, Malta, Memmingen, Milan, Paphos, Podgorica, Rome, Zagreb. Trips through Croatia, Cyprus, Germany, Greece, Italy, Malta, Montenegro, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom.