Traveling from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Zurich Airport is 4 hours 15 minutes.
Zurich is one hour ahead of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Take your pick of 11 weekly Gran Canaria Airport to Zurich Airport flights. The 00:50 departure with Edelweiss Air is the earliest you can take. Edelweiss Air operates the latest service of the day at 17:55.
To ensure you get on your LPA to ZRH flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like March, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Edelweiss Air is your ticket to exploring Zurich (and perhaps some other great corners of Switzerland!). Check out the direct flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Zurich Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Edelweiss Air tops the list for bookings on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Gran Canaria Airport to Zurich Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between LPA and ZRH:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Gran Canaria Airport to Zurich Airport flight is $68. A round-trip ticket right now is $151. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from LPA to ZRH, book your journey seven months before your departure.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Zurich Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LPA to ZRH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
68.09% of flights that take off from Gran Canaria Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Gran Canaria Airport is around 26 kilometers from central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to LPA:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Consider booking a hotel close to ZRH if you're taking a late Gran Canaria Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Zurich Airport rental car and explore Zurich and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are popular outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Zurich Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is roughly 13 kilometers from the center of Zurich. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Traveling to the center on public transport takes around 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Zurich. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you'd like to go to Zurich during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LPA to ZRH in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland you'll want to see. Around 72 kilometers west of Zurich, a trip to Basel will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometers south-west of Zurich. No journey is complete without a visit to Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.