Zurich to Albany (ZRH–ALB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3,836 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by VistaJet Limited.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
PHL Philadelphia 12h 20m AAAY → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Albany flights
IAD Dulles 12h 23m LXNUMOS → SNUA Dulles (IAD) to Albany flights
ATL Atlanta 13h 48m DL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Albany flights
ORD Chicago 13h 56m LXOSSN → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Albany flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 23h 52m AA → AALXJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Albany flights
TPA Tampa 31h 22m LXWK → WN Tampa (TPA) to Albany flights
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Zurich to Albany
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
3,836 mi 7h 22m nonstop -6h behind

ZRH–ALB has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to ALB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
PHL ~12h 20m IAD ~12h 23m ATL ~13h 48m ORD ~13h 56m DFW ~23h 52m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
500
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ZRH → ALB
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
Return
ALB → ZRH
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ALB delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-6h
Albany is 6 hours behind Zurich.
ZRH: CEST · ALB: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 12:00 PM in Albany.
Distance & Flight Time
3,836 mi / 6,173 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 22m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Switzerland is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Swiss passport holders need an approved ESTA to enter the US. Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov at least 72 hours before departure. The fee is USD 21. ESTA is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. It allows multiple entries.

ESTA permits stays up to 90 days per visit. You cannot extend or change your immigration status while on ESTA. If denied, you must apply for a B1/B2 visa at the US Embassy in Bern. At the border, CBP officers may ask about your travel purpose, return ticket, and accommodation. Your passport must be valid for the duration of the stay.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to ZRH

Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.

Facts

ZRH–ALB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zurich to Albany route.
Route details
Distance3,836 mi / 6,173 km
Flight time7h 22m
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ZRH
Full nameZürich Airport
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m
Destination: ALB
Full nameAlbany International Airport
IATA / ICAOALB / KALB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation285 ft / 87 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZRH to ALB flights.
Nonstop flights from Zürich Airport to Albany International Airport take about 7h 22m gate to gate. The route covers 3,836 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Philadelphia, Washington Dulles and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Albany is 6 hours behind Zurich.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ZRH to ALB

Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Albany International Airport (ALB) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ZRH to ALB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZRH to ALB is about 7 hours 22 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,836 miles (6,173 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Philadelphia, Washington Dulles and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.