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Flights from Zurich to Albany

There are no direct flights from Zurich to Albany. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Washington, about 13h 00m door to door (25 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 11h 42m
ZRHALBORD

Zurich to Albany at a glance

Fastest journey11h 42mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Washington

Best ways to fly from Zurich to Albany

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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ZRH Chicago (ORD) ALB
Leg 1: SWISS, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, SkyWest
Wed14:45 ZRH17:19 ORD1h 41m connection19:00 ORD21:45 ALBSWISS + United Airlines
23 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 00m
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ZRH Washington (IAD) ALB
Leg 1: SWISS, United Airlines · Leg 2: CommutAir
Sat13:30 ZRH16:44 IAD5h 31m connection22:15 IAD23:26 ALBSWISS + CommutAir
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 15h 56m
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ZRH New York (EWR) ALB
Leg 1: SWISS, United Airlines · Leg 2: Tradewind Aviation
Self-transfer likely ~11h 42m
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ZRH Philadelphia (PHL) ALB
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Self-transfer likely ~12h 01m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
6,181 km3,838 miles
Journey time
11h 42mon current schedules
Time difference
-6hAlbany vs Zurich
Currency in Albany
USD
Airports
ZRH → ALB

Flights from Zurich to Albany: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zurich to Albany?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Washington and New York. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Zurich to Albany?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,181 km.
Where do you change planes between Zurich and Albany?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Washington (IAD), New York (EWR) and Philadelphia (PHL). SWISS flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zurich and Albany?
Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH). Albany: Albany International Airport (ALB).
What is the time difference between Zurich and Albany?
Albany is 6 hours behind Zurich.

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