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Cheapest time to fly from Zurich to Tokyo

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration16 h and 55 mFlights between Zurich and Tokyo take, on average, 16 h and 55 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£349Cheapest price for a flight between Zurich and Tokyo found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportZurich AirportWhen flying from Zurich to Tokyo

Destination airportsTokyo Haneda Airport, Narita International AirportWhen travelling from Zurich to Tokyo

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Zurich to Tokyo

Airlines flying this routeSwiss International Air LinesAirline(s) with flights between Zurich to Tokyo

One-way average Price£1537The average price for a flight Zurich - Tokyo at Opodo is £1537, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data September is the most popular time to book a flight to Tokyo when departing from Zurich

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 211.09 JPY

1 JPY = 0 GBP

Last checked on Sat 31/10

Distance: 5,954 mi

Zurich airports

Zurich Airport (ZRH)How far from city centre: 6 mi

Tokyo airports

Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)How far from city centre: 10 mi

Narita International Airport (NRT)How far from city centre: 32 mi

Book your Zurich to Tokyo flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Zurich to Tokyo (Japan) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £349, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Zurich to Tokyo takes roughly 16 h and 20 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Zurich–Tokyo route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Arrival airport: Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)

The weather in Tokyo

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Tokyo, temperatures average around 30ºC in the warmest months and roughly 2ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 31ºC
Lows: down to 1ºC
Hottest month: August
Coldest month: January
Driest month: February
Wettest month: October

Tips for cheaper flights from Zurich to Tokyo

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Zurich to Tokyo:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Tokyo. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Zurich to Tokyo

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Zurich to Tokyo?

When you fly from Zurich to Tokyo the average price is £1537. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Zurich to Tokyo at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Zurich to Tokyo is 349 £. 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.

When is the best time to book a flight from Zurich to Tokyo?

The most popular months to book a flight from Zurich to Tokyo are September, October and November, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Zurich to Tokyo?

The best time of the year to go to Tokyo when flying from Zurich depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Tokyo from Zurich in terms of searches from our customer, followed by March and July. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, August and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Zurich - Tokyo.

How long does the flight take to go from Zurich to Tokyo?

The total flight time between Zurich and Tokyo is of around 16 h and 55 m on average, considering an average distance of 5,953.83 mi, 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 Tokyo compared to Zurich?

While in Zurich temperatures can reach an average of 17º ºC in summer, Tokyo can experience temperatures up to 26º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 7º ºC in Tokyo, compared to the 0º ºC average in Zurich.

Which airports have flights between Zurich and Tokyo?

The main airport route flying between Zurich and Tokyo is: Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Tokyo Haneda Airport(HND). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Zurich to Tokyo?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Zurich to Tokyo are:

Swiss International Air Lines.

Etihad Airways

Qatar Airways
Air India

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