Avoid Paris CDG? Our Zurich Airport Experiment + Real Costs

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After discovering significantly cheaper flights from Zurich airport compared to our usual departure point at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), I decided to explore this alternative. I'm Suzi, I'm American, and I've lived in Dijon, France since 2008. This detailed analysis examines the true expenses and travel time for getting from Dijon to Zurich airport, covering everything from TGV Lyria train fares and Swiss highway tolls to fuel expenses and airport parking costs. If you're weighing alternative European airports for transatlantic travel or exploring cross-border transportation options from France, I hope this thorough cost analysis and practical insight will help you choose between Zurich and Paris for your upcoming international departures.

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Chapters
00:00 Intro
03:00 Why fly out of Zurich instead of Paris CDG? How?
14:05 Options for getting to Paris CDG from Dijon
20:00 The final verdict: Was it better to fly out of Zurich?

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