Flying from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, making Zurich six hours ahead of Buffalo.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BUF to ZRH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Zurich Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between BUF and ZRH:
New York Newark Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Rs129,347 is the best price for a one-way Buffalo Niagara Airport to Zurich Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs203,404. These fares may change based on demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BUF to ZRH if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Zurich Airport.
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Handy information about Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
BUF is located at Genesee Street.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Buffalo Niagara Airport, 74% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Buffalo Niagara Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Buffalo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to BUF? If you've booked an early flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Reserve a hotel close to ZRH if you're catching a late Buffalo Niagara 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 wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are top providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Zurich Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to the centre of Zurich has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Zurich Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Zurich in March.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BUF to ZRH sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland you should also see. About 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a trip to Basel will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.
