Flying from Albany International Airport (ALB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Zurich is five hours ahead of Albany and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your ALB to ZRH flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Albany International Airport to Zurich Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between ALB and ZRH include:
Washington Dulles International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Albany International Airport (ALB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
RM869 is the lowest price for a one-way Albany International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Return flights start at RM2,425. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from ALB to ZRH, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Albany International Airport to Zurich Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Albany International Airport (ALB)
You'll find ALB at 737 Albany-Shaker Road.
Of all flights departing from Albany International Airport, 73.92% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Albany International Airport from central Albany, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to ALB? If you're boarding an early flight from Albany International Airport to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Reserve a hotel near ZRH if you're catching a late Albany International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Zurich Airport rental car and explore Zurich and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Zurich. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Albany International Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Zurich. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Albany International Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you want to explore Zurich during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ALB to ZRH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland. Experience major highlights starting with Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
