Travelling from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Zurich is six hours ahead of Harrisburg and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Your MDT 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 for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Harrisburg International Airport to Zurich Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MDT and ZRH:
New York Newark Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
At the moment, 393 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Harrisburg International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 621 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MDT to ZRH if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Harrisburg 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 across every month and bag a great deal.
Picking up cheap flights from MDT to ZRH is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
You'll find MDT at One Terminal Drive.
When it comes to Harrisburg International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Harrisburg to Harrisburg International Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Harrisburg International Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to MDT:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ZRH if you're on a late Harrisburg International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Zurich Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and chase adventure across Zurich and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Zurich Airport about two weeks before your trip.
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.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 10 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Zurich Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Zurich in March.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from MDT to ZRH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've seen Zurich, now it's time to explore other corners of Switzerland. Travel around 72 kilometres west to Basel to check off its top sights. From Art Basel to Basel Minster and Muensterplatz, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Switzerland, consider Bern, roughly 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum are among its highlights.
