Travelling from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
The timezone in Zurich is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Pittsburgh.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your PIT to ZRH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Pittsburgh International Airport to Zurich Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between PIT and ZRH:
Philadelphia International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
C$434 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Pittsburgh International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. A return flight starts from C$848. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from PIT to ZRH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to Zurich Airport.
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Handy information about Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
You'll find PIT at 1000 Airport Boulevard.
76.88% of flights leaving from Pittsburgh International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Pittsburgh International Airport from central Pittsburgh, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a handy hotel close to PIT? If you're catching an early flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to Zurich Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Book a hotel close to ZRH if you're taking a late Pittsburgh International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and explore beyond Zurich's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Zurich Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Zurich. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Zurich Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Zurich in January.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Pittsburgh 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 PIT to ZRH sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've done Zurich, now it's time to discover other parts of Switzerland. Journey about 72 kilometres west to Basel to tick off its popular sights. From Basel Minster to Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Experience major highlights starting with Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.