Travelling from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Pearson International Airport to Zurich Airport is 8 hours.
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Zurich five hours ahead of Toronto.
You can choose from 15 weekly Pearson International Airport to Zurich Airport flights. The 16:25 departure with SWISS is the earliest flight you can take. Air Canada operates the last service of the day at 21:30.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your YYZ to ZRH flight.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Air Canada offers direct flights from Pearson International Airport to Zurich Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Zurich — and maybe even more of Switzerland if your schedule allows.
Air Canada tops the list for bookings on this route.
Among carriers operating YYZ to ZRH flights, Air Canada has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
How to find the cheapest flights from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
At the moment, C$376 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Pearson International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$554. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book seven months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from YYZ to ZRH.
The cheapest month for flights from Pearson International Airport to Zurich Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Of all flights departing from Pearson International Airport, 63.97% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Toronto to Pearson International Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near YYZ? If you're catching an early flight from Pearson International Airport to Zurich Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Pearson International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Zurich Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and experience more of Zurich and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Pearson International Airport to Zurich Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Zurich in January.
When booking your flight from Pearson International Airport to Zurich Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YYZ to ZRH sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland waiting to be explored. About 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a trip to Basel will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.