Travelling from Tokyo to Zurich Airport (ZRH): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Tokyo. Explore your options leaving from Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT) when booking your flight from Tokyo to Zurich Airport (ZRH).
Zurich Airport is located in Zurich. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is eight hours behind Tokyo.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Tokyo to ZRH.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Tokyo to ZRH that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Haneda Airport (HND), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between HND and ZRH include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
HND is around 16 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Tokyo to Zurich Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Haneda Airport:
73.52% of flights that depart Haneda Airport reach their destination on schedule.
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Consider starting your journey from Narita International Airport (NRT). You can book a direct Tokyo to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flight ticket with departures from here.
Take a direct flight from Tokyo to ZRH with SWISS. This is one of the main airlines that operates this route out of NRT.
SWISS is the most popular choice for passengers flying from NRT to ZRH.
SWISS has the best on-time rating of any carrier operating flights between Narita International Airport and Zurich Airport.
Break up your flight from Tokyo to Zurich Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Top stopovers between Narita International Airport and ZRH are:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Depending on road traffic, you can drive to NRT from central Tokyo in around 1 hour. The airport is roughly 64 kilometres away.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Narita International Airport the day before your Tokyo to ZRH flight:
70.53% of flights departing Narita International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
The street address for NRT is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
About Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Book a hotel near ZRH if you have a late flight from Tokyo to Zurich Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Grab a Zurich Airport rental car and explore Zurich and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your Tokyo to Zurich Airport flight.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
The centre of Zurich is roughly 10 kilometres from Zurich Airport. Travel times by car rental or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Currently, C$504 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Zurich Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,037. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Tokyo to ZRH, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
Cheap Tokyo to Zurich Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Tokyo to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Zurich. July is when most people book flights from Tokyo to Zurich Airport (ZRH), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Before locking in your Tokyo to ZRH flight ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Tokyo to Zurich Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Zurich
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Zurich right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Tokyo to Zurich Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera are highlights which should feature on every Zurich itinerary.
Explore more of Switzerland
Lausanne is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Zurich. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Olympic Park, Riviera, Ouchy, Lausanne and Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique).
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Switzerland, consider Lugano, about 161 kilometres south of Zurich. Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and Old Town Lugano are highlights.