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Among airlines operating Zurich to Tokyo flights:

• SWISS: offers free seat selection
• ANA: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

Only SWISS operates flights between Zurich and Tokyo.

Flights from Zurich to Tokyo usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and may arrive at several airports in Tokyo area, including Tokyo Haneda (HND) and Tokyo Narita (NRT).

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

• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• ANA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Zurich to Tokyo:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 719 € return via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH), compared with 1.602 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 86 €–86 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Zurich to Tokyo most commonly connect through:

• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 8% of one-stop connections

Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Zurich to Tokyo route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 1.055 € return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at 1.247 €, a difference of 193 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Tokyo route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 55 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Tokyo are Ginza, Asakusa Station, and Central Tokyo. These are among the most viewed places in Tokyo on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Zurich to Tokyo:

• Earliest: departs at 13:05 and lands at 2:16
• Latest: departs at 13:15 and lands at 2:26.

The flight takes about 13h 11m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 12% above the route average of 1.147 €. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Zurich to Tokyo takes 13h 11m, covering 15.398 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.

One-way fares from Zurich to Tokyo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 869 €, which is 23% above the typical average for this route.

SWISS is the only airline operating Zurich to Tokyo flights. 91% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 43m, compared to 16h 46m via Vienna Intl (VIE) and 16h 53m via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU).

Tokyo is 7 hours ahead of Zurich (Japan Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Tokyo is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) – daily rates from around 15 €:

• Yesaway
• Times
• IX Rental
• Avis
• Wheego

Near Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) – daily rates from around 12 €:

• Relax Rent A Car
• Yesaway
• Times
• IX Rental
• JDM Rent a car

Return flights from Zurich to Tokyo range from 926 € to 1.467 €, with an average of 1.147 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 926 € counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Zurich to Tokyo flights:

• • SWISS
• • ANA