Travelling from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Zurich six hours ahead of Syracuse.
Your SYR 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 travelling internationally.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Syracuse Airport to Zurich Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between SYR and ZRH:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Syracuse Airport to Zurich Airport flight is 337 €. A return fare right now is 688 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from SYR to ZRH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Syracuse Airport to Zurich Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SYR to ZRH.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Syracuse Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Syracuse Airport (SYR)
SYR is located at City Hall.
71% of flights that leave from Syracuse Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Syracuse Airport from central Syracuse, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SYR? If you're boarding an early flight from Syracuse Airport to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're arriving on a late Syracuse Airport to Zurich Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near ZRH:
Grab a Zurich Airport rental car and discover Zurich and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are leading providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Zurich Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Zurich. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
It takes roughly 10 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Syracuse Airport to Zurich Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Zurich in March.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Syracuse Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SYR to ZRH in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be discovered after you've seen Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Switzerland, consider Bern, roughly 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum are key highlights.
