Travelling from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
The timezone in Zurich is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Buffalo.
Your BUF to ZRH flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Zurich Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BUF and ZRH:
Newark Liberty International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Right now, RM1,757 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM2,771. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BUF to ZRH if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Zurich Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
BUF is located at Genesee Street.
75.46% of flights departing from Buffalo Niagara International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Buffalo to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to BUF:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ZRH if you have a late Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Zurich Airport rental car and explore Zurich and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are top providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Zurich Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Zurich in January.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BUF to ZRH sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Switzerland, head for Bern, roughly 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral are among the biggest draws.
