Travelling from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Zurich is seven hours ahead of Guadalajara and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your GDL to ZRH flight.
You can expect bigger 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.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Guadalajara Airport to Zurich Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between GDL and ZRH:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Guadalajara Airport to Zurich Airport flight is 398 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 812 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from GDL to ZRH if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Guadalajara Airport to Zurich Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from GDL to ZRH by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Guadalajara Airport to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Guadalajara Airport (GDL)
Of all flights leaving Guadalajara Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Guadalajara Airport from central Guadalajara, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Guadalajara Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near GDL:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Guadalajara Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Pick up a Zurich Airport rental car and explore Zurich and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 10 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Guadalajara Airport to Zurich Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Zurich in March.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Guadalajara Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GDL to ZRH around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland just waiting to be explored. Around 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a visit to Basel will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.