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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Zurich to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 12:55 and lands at 0:30
• Latest: departs at 13:50 and lands at 1:25.

The flight takes about 11h 35m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Zurich to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Zurich to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport takes 11h 35m, covering 14.524 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Zurich to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport range from 684 € to 971 €, with an average of 835 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 684 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 35% above the 835 € route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 641 € return via New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL), compared with 863 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 33 €–89 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SWISS and Thai Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Zurich to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Zurich to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 395 €, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Zurich to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Zurich to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 50m.

One-stop flights from Zurich to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport most commonly connect through:

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 6% on flights from Zurich to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at 801 € return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at 851 €, a difference of 50 €.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Zurich and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• SWISS
• China Eastern

Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 42m, compared to 15h 33m via Milan Malpensa (MXP) and 15h 59m via Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL).

Shanghai Pu Dong Airport is 7 hours ahead of Zurich (China Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are Shanghai National Exhibition Convention Center (NECC), French Concession, and Shanghai New International Expo Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Zurich to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights:

• SWISS: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.