Travelling from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Zurich is six hours ahead of Houston and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Your IAH to ZRH flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Zurich Airport. Here are the top stopovers between IAH and ZRH:
Philadelphia International Airport
Logan International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
RM1,036 is currently the lowest price for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Return flights start at RM1,968. These fares can change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from IAH to ZRH, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Zurich Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
78.42% of flights that depart George Bush Intercontinental Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach George Bush Intercontinental Airport from central Houston, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near IAH. Whether you have an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Zurich Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Zurich Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and see more of Zurich and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to central Zurich has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the most popular month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Zurich Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Zurich in January.
Lock in your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you want to go to Zurich during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from IAH to ZRH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've done Zurich, now it's time to discover more of Switzerland. Journey about 72 kilometres west to Basel to tick off its top sights. From Basel Minster to Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Bern is another must-experience destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No journey is complete without seeing Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
