Flying from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, making Zurich seven hours ahead of Guadalajara.
Your GDL to ZRH flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Zurich Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between GDL and ZRH include:
O'Hare International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
At the moment, Rs117,358 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs254,487. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from GDL to ZRH, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Zurich Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across each month and score a great deal.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
71.31% of flights taking off from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Guadalajara to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 55 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near GDL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Zurich Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Consider booking a hotel close to ZRH if you're taking a late Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Zurich Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and discover more of Zurich and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Zurich Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
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 typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Zurich. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Zurich Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC to 27ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from GDL to ZRH sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland waiting to be explored. Around 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a trip to Basel will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Switzerland, consider Bern, about 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral are among its highlights.