Travelling from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, making Zurich seven hours behind Guangzhou.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your CAN to ZRH flight.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Zurich Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between CAN and ZRH:
Frankfurt Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Zurich Airport flight is C$533. A return ticket is currently C$999. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from CAN to ZRH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Zurich Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from CAN to ZRH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
The address for CAN is Airport W Ave.
86.05% of flights leaving Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its dependable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of CAN.
To reach Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport from central Guangzhou, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near CAN. Whether you have an early flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Zurich Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Reserve a hotel close to ZRH if you're taking a late Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Zurich Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and venture far and wide through Zurich and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to the centre of Zurich has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Zurich Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Zurich in January.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from CAN to ZRH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be explored after you've seen Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Bern is another well-known destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No trip is complete without experiencing Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.