Flying from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Zurich Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 15 minutes.
Zurich is one hour ahead of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from LPA to ZRH start from 00:50 — the earliest with Edelweiss Air. The last departure is at 17:45 with Edelweiss Air. Overall, you can take your pick of eight weekly Gran Canaria Airport to Zurich Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your LPA to ZRH flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Edelweiss air is your ticket to exploring Zurich (and maybe even some other great parts of Switzerland!). Check out the direct flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Zurich Airport offered by this popular airline.
Edelweiss air is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Gran Canaria Airport to Zurich Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LPA and ZRH include:
Madrid Airport
Barcelona Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
At the moment, R 1,065 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Gran Canaria Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,503. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LPA to ZRH.
The cheapest month for flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Zurich Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from LPA to ZRH.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Of all flights departing from Gran Canaria Airport, 70% land on schedule at their destination.
Gran Canaria Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near LPA:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Gran Canaria Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and explore beyond Zurich's main sights.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks before you travel.
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 by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The quietest month for a flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Zurich Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Zurich based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you want to visit Zurich during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LPA to ZRH in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've done Zurich, now it's time to explore other corners of Switzerland. Journey about 72 kilometres west to Basel to check off its must-visit sights. From Art Basel to Basel Minster and Muensterplatz, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.


