Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Pearson International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 9 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Toronto is UTC-4, which is five hours behind Zurich.
Flights from ZRH to YYZ start from 09:55 — the first with SWISS. The last service of the day is at 13:25 with Air Canada. Overall, there are 15 weekly Zurich Airport to Pearson International Airport flights.
Your ZRH to YYZ flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Air Canada is your gateway to discovering Toronto (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Canada!). Browse the direct flights from Zurich Airport to Pearson International Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Air Canada on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating ZRH to YYZ flights is Air Canada. Its services land as planned 76.67% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Zurich Airport to Pearson International Airport flight is R 5,558. A return ticket is currently R 8,314. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ZRH to YYZ.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Pearson International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
69.02% of flights departing from Zurich Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Zurich Airport from central Zurich, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Zurich Airport to Pearson International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to ZRH:
Arriving at Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Consider booking a hotel near YYZ if you're taking a late Zurich Airport to Pearson International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a Pearson International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion or Thrifty and chase adventure across Toronto and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Pearson International Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto
From Pearson International Airport, Toronto is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
When to fly to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Zurich Airport to Pearson International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Toronto. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Zurich Airport to Pearson International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Toronto during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ZRH to YYZ sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Canada you'll want to see. About 499 kilometres north-east of Toronto, a trip to Montreal will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
Ottawa is another well-known destination in Canada and is around 354 kilometres north-east of Toronto. No journey is complete without experiencing Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.