Travelling from Tokyo to Zurich Airport (ZRH): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll leave from in Tokyo. Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Tokyo to Zurich Airport (ZRH) jetting off from here.
Zurich is eight hours behind Tokyo. Zurich Airport is located in Zurich, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Your flight from Tokyo to ZRH won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like March and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Tokyo to ZRH. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Located around 19 kilometres from central Tokyo, HND can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 30 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Tokyo Haneda International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Tokyo to Zurich Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
78% of flights that take off from Tokyo Haneda International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
You can book a direct Tokyo to Zurich Airport (ZRH) plane ticket out of Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). See if flying from NRT works better for your plans.
SWISS operates direct flights from Tokyo to ZRH leaving from NRT. Book your favourite seat and get to your destination without any detours.
SWISS is the top choice for bookings on the NRT to ZRH route.
If you're looking for a consistently punctual carrier, go with SWISS. It has an exceptional on-time performance of 88.37% for flights between Tokyo Narita International Airport and Zurich Airport.
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Tokyo to Zurich Airport, here's where you can stop when setting off from Tokyo Narita International Airport:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
You can arrive at NRT from the centre of Tokyo in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Tokyo Narita International Airport the day before your Tokyo to ZRH flight:
73% of flights leaving Tokyo Narita International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
About Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Have a late flight from Tokyo to Zurich Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near ZRH and hit the pillow fast:
Get the best deal by booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Tokyo to Zurich Airport flight.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Central Zurich is around 11 kilometres from Zurich Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
$691 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Zurich Airport. Return flights start at $1,179. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Tokyo to ZRH if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Affordable Tokyo to Zurich Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Save money on your flight from Tokyo to Zurich Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Tokyo to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
January is the quietest month for flights from Tokyo to Zurich Airport (ZRH), while July is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to visit Zurich based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your Tokyo to ZRH plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Tokyo to Zurich Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 7ºC.
More about Zurich
Start your Zurich trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Tokyo to Zurich Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera are major attractions which should be on any good Zurich itinerary.
Explore more of Switzerland
Lausanne is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Zurich. Around 177 kilometres away to the southwest, its top attractions include Olympic Park, The Olympic Museum and Cathedrale de Lausanne.
Lugano is another essential stop in Switzerland and is around 161 kilometres south of Zurich. No trip is complete without a visit to Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura.