Flying from Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Zurich Airport.
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Palermo.
Every week, there are 18 Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Zurich Airport flights. If you want to get going early, opt for the 09:35 SWISS flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 20:05 with SWISS.
To ensure you get on your PMO to ZRH flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
SWISS is your ticket to exploring Zurich (and perhaps some other great parts of Switzerland!). Check out the direct flights from Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Zurich Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is SWISS.
The most punctual carrier that operates PMO to ZRH flights is SWISS. Its services arrive as scheduled 75.86% of the time.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Zurich Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between PMO and ZRH:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
46 € is the best price for a one-way Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Zurich Airport flight. A return flight starts from 127 €. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from PMO to ZRH, reserve your journey ten months before your departure.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Zurich Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Falcone-Borsellino Airport, 70.75% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Falcone-Borsellino Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Palermo. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to PMO:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're arriving on a late Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Zurich Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near ZRH:
Travel at your own speed with a Zurich Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and chase adventure across Zurich and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Zurich. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Zurich. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PMO to ZRH in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland just waiting to be discovered. About 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a trip to Basel will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.