Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know
The timezone in Guangzhou is UTC+8, which is seven hours ahead of Zurich.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your ZRH to CAN flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
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 a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Zurich Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight is $575. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $1,068. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from ZRH to CAN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Zurich Airport to Guangzhou Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from ZRH to CAN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Zurich Airport to Guangzhou Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
76% of flights that leave from Zurich Airport land at their destination on time.
Zurich Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Zurich. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 10 minutes.
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Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Zurich Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CAN instead:
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Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Guangzhou Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
From Guangzhou Airport, Guangzhou is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Zurich Airport to Guangzhou Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Guangzhou. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Zurich Airport to Guangzhou Airport for July if you want to visit Guangzhou during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ZRH to CAN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
You've visited Guangzhou, now it's time to discover other parts of China. Journey around 105 kilometres south-east to Shenzhen to check off its top sights. From Huangshan Mountain to The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Dongguan is another must-experience destination in China and is around 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou. No journey is complete without seeing Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park.