Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL): what you need to know
Guadalajara is seven hours behind Zurich and observes the UTC-6 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 can comfortably board your ZRH to GDL flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Right now, R 7,713 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Zurich Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 13,862. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ZRH to GDL if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
69.02% of flights that take off from Zurich Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Zurich to Zurich Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to ZRH? If you're catching an early flight from Zurich Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
If you're getting in on a late Zurich Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near GDL:
Go where the road takes you with a Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from America, MEX or Routes Car Rentals and venture far and wide through Guadalajara and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to central Guadalajara
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from central Guadalajara. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Zurich Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Guadalajara. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Guadalajara is May, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Zurich Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ZRH to GDL in January. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've seen Guadalajara. Around 467 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology.
Ecatepec de Morelos is another sought-after destination in Mexico and is around 467 kilometres east of Guadalajara. No trip is complete without seeing Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
