Travelling from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Zurich is seven hours ahead of Albuquerque and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your ABQ to ZRH flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like October. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Zurich Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ABQ and ZRH:
O'Hare International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
R 4,500 is the best price for a one-way Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Return flights start from R 8,255. These fares may change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from ABQ to ZRH, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Zurich Airport.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ)
ABQ's address is 2200 Sunport Blvd. SE.
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 85.09% of flights that take off from ABQ reach their destination on time.
Central Albuquerque to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip on public transport usually takes 2 hours 55 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near ABQ? If you've booked an early flight from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Zurich Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Reserve a hotel near ZRH if you're catching a late Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion to explore Zurich and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Zurich. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Zurich Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Zurich in January.
When booking your flight from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Zurich Airport, think about the type of weather you like. 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). Search for cheap tickets from ABQ to ZRH sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland just waiting to be explored. About 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a visit to Basel will keep your itinerary 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. Start your sightseeing at Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
