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Zurich to Shanghai flights

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Flight Duration 12 h and 32 m Flights between Zurich and Shanghai take, on average, 12 h and 32 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £1,250 Cheapest price for a one-way flight between Zurich with Shanghai found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Departing Airport Zurich The airport Zurich is the departure airport operating flights between Zurich and Shanghai
Arriving Airport Pu Dong Flights departing Zurich with Shanghai as destination arrives at Pu Dong

Cheap last minute flights to Shanghai

Latest deals and top flight routes from Zurich airports.

Departure Wed, 25 May Return Sun, 29 May
ZRH Zurich
SHA Shanghai
return from £1,298
Departure Thu, 09 Jun Return Wed, 15 Jun
ZRH Zurich
SHA Shanghai
return from £1,250
Flight route information
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Currency and price comparison
Exchange rate
1.00 GBP = 8.33 CNY
British Pound Sterling Chinese Yuan
1 CNY = 0.13 GBP
Last checked on 15 May 2022
Train
Local, one-way ticket
85%

Trains in Shanghai are 85% cheaper than in Zurich.
Zurich
£3.26
Shanghai
£0.48
Meal
Mid-priced restaurant
77%

A meal in Shanghai is 77% cheaper than a meal in Zurich.
Zurich
£20.36
Shanghai
£4.68
Taxi
Standard daytime start rate
61%

A taxi fare in Shanghai is 61% cheaper than in Zurich.
Zurich
£4.89
Shanghai
£1.92
Coffee
Regular cappuccino
11%

Coffee in Shanghai is 11% cheaper than in Zurich.
Zurich
£4.11
Shanghai
£3.64
Zurich airports
  • ( Zurich (ZRH)
    How far from city centre: 6 miles
  • ( Basel Euroairport (BSL)
    How far from city centre: 50 miles
  • ( Mulhouse Euroairport (MLH)
    How far from city centre: 50 miles
Shanghai airports
  • ( Hongqiao (SHA)
    How far from city centre: 4 miles
  • ( Pu Dong (PVG)
    How far from city centre: 19 miles
K Distance: 5600 miles

Search for flights from Zurich to Shanghai

Find cheap flights from Zurich to Shanghai with the Opodo search engine. Whether it’s on business, for a relaxing holiday or to visit loved ones, you will find all the best deals on flights from Zurich with Opodo, featuring cheap flights by all the top low cost and standard airlines. By simply entering your preferences in our speedy search engine, a large selection of options will be returned from which you just need to select the best deal that works for you. We’ll do the rest! Alternatively, if you are flexible on dates or an early bird, discover the cheapest day to fly from Zurich to Shanghai to ensure you get the best price. Find exclusive discounts by downloading the Opodo App and subscribing to our newsletter to stay in touch with the best offers on flights, hotels and more. Finally, don’t forget to book a hotel or car hire to complete your journey, all of which you will find on Opodo, your one-stop travel shop. Then just sit back and relax and enjoy your holidays!

Frequent asked questions about flights from Zurich to Shanghai

😷 Is it safe to travel from Zurich to Shanghai during the Covid-19 situation?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions China may apply when travelling from Zurich. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
🔍 How can I find cheap flights from Zurich to Shanghai at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Zurich to Shanghai is 1250£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
💰 Is Shanghai expensive to visit compared to Zurich?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Shanghai costs an average of 1.92 GBP, 61% cheaper than Zurich, with a fare of 4.89 GBP, while train tickets costs 85% less in Shanghai: 0.48 GBP against 3.26 GBP in Zurich. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 4.68 GBP in Shanghai, 77% less than the 20.36 GBP in Zurich. The price of the coffee is around 11% cheaper in Shanghai, with an average of 3.64 GBP, while in Zurich the coffee costs 4.11 GBP.
📉 When is the best time to book a flight from Zurich to Shanghai?
The most popular months to book a trip from Zurich to Shanghai are November, December and February, based on the searches of our customers.
📅 When is the best time to travel from Zurich to Shanghai?
The best time of the year to go to Shanghai when flying from Zurich depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, April is the top 1º month to fly to Shanghai from Zurich in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and November. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, October, May and March are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Zurich -  Shanghai.
🕑 How long does the flight take to go from Zurich to Shanghai?
The total flight time between Zurich and Shanghai is of around 12:32 hours on average, considering an average distance of 9,503 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
🌡️ How is the weather in Shanghai compared to Zurich?
While in Zurich the temperatures can reach an average of 31.95 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12.0 mm ,Shanghai's temperatures can go up to 37.03 ºC during the hot season, with 12.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -2.66 ºC in Shanghai, compared to the -8.07 ºC average degrees reported in Zurich. During the winter period, Zurich can register 6.0 mm precipitation, while Shanghai have an average of 3.0 mm rain level.
🛄 Which airports have flights between Zurich and Shanghai?
The main airport route flying between Zurich and Shanghai is: Zurich (ZRH) to Pu Dong (PVG). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • Swiss International Air Lines.
Airlines with indirect flights from Zurich to Shanghai are:
Airlines with indirect flights from Zurich to Shanghai are:
  • China Southern Airlines, stoping in Amsterdam for 135 minutes minimun.
  • Klm Royal Dutch Airlines, with 85 minutes scale in Amsterdam.
  • Klm Royal Dutch Airlines, with 85 minutes scale in Amsterdam.
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