Flying from Tokyo to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Tokyo. Check out your options leaving from Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT) when booking your flight from Tokyo to Zurich Airport (ZRH).
Zurich is 8 hours behind Tokyo. Zurich Airport is located in Zurich, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Haneda Airport (HND) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is the most popular route. There are 7 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, take the last flight with SWISS at 12:10. Opt for the first HND to ZRH departure with SWISS at 10:45 if you want to get going earlier.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Tokyo to ZRH. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time such as June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Tokyo to ZRH. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Haneda Airport (HND). Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
From central Tokyo, HND is approximately 16 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to work out the best way to get there.
Catching an early flight from Tokyo to Zurich Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Haneda Airport:
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Narita International Airport (NRT) offers direct flights from Tokyo to Zurich Airport (ZRH).
Get on your direct flight from Tokyo to ZRH with SWISS. This is one of the main airlines that operates this route out of NRT.
Depending on road traffic, you can drive to NRT from Tokyo's centre in about 58 minutes. The airport is roughly 64 kilometres away.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Tokyo to ZRH, kick back in one of these hotels near Narita International Airport:
About Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Tokyo to Zurich Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near ZRH:
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Zurich. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 19 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour and 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
For a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Zurich Airport, 328 € is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just 696 €. These are currently the lowest fares and may differ depending on availability.
We suggest booking as soon as possible to lock in cheap tickets from Tokyo to ZRH. You're more likely to score a great deal and have more options for flight times and dates.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool to compare the prices of tickets from Tokyo to Zurich Airport across the month. The lowest fares are highlighted in green, making it easy to find a flight your budget will love.
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The best time to fly from Tokyo to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Tokyo to Zurich Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Zurich in February when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Tokyo to ZRH in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flights from Tokyo to Zurich Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Zurich
Start your Zurich trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Tokyo to Zurich Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Bahnhofstrasse and Swiss National Museum are just a couple of the top attractions to put on your Zurich must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Grossmunster.
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