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Cheapest round-trip
$644
Typical prices: $770-$1,105
Finnair
Tue 11/20Tue 11/27
HKG - ZRH • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$834
Typical prices: $873-$1,185
SWISS
Sun 12/16Sat 1/20
HKG - ZRH • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with SWISS and Cathay Pacific. Average duration is 13h 38m
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Most punctual • 94% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 22 weeks in advance save around 25% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 19% price drop
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $709 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 16h (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Hong Kong to Zurich (HKG-ZRH)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Hong Kong to Zurich

Fri, Nov 20 - Fri, Nov 27
Finnair Logo
4:00 pm - 9:50 amHKG  Hong Kong Intl-ZRH Zurich
24h 50m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Helsinki-Vantaa
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7:05 pm - 7:05 pmZRH  Zurich-HKG Hong Kong Intl
17h 00m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa
$644Finnair
Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 21
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9:55 am - 9:50 amHKG  Hong Kong Intl-ZRH Zurich
30h 55m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Helsinki-Vantaa
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10:35 am - 7:05 pmZRH  Zurich-HKG Hong Kong Intl
25h 30m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa
$646Finnair
Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 23
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9:55 am - 6:20 pmHKG  Hong Kong Intl-ZRH Zurich
39h 25m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Helsinki-Vantaa
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7:05 pm - 7:05 pmZRH  Zurich-HKG Hong Kong Intl
17h 00m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa
$656Finnair
Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 26
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2:30 pm - 9:50 amHKG  Hong Kong Intl-ZRH Zurich
26h 20m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Helsinki-Vantaa
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7:05 pm - 7:05 pmZRH  Zurich-HKG Hong Kong Intl
17h 00m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa
$659Finnair
Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 21
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7:45 pm - 6:30 amHKG  Hong Kong Intl-ZRH Zurich
17h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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3:00 pm - 8:40 amZRH  Zurich-HKG Hong Kong Intl
34h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$665Etihad Airways
Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Dec 2
Etihad Airways Logo
7:45 pm - 12:05 pmHKG  Hong Kong Intl-ZRH Zurich
23h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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10:30 am - 8:40 amZRH  Zurich-HKG Hong Kong Intl
15h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$666Etihad Airways
Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10
Etihad Airways Logo
7:45 pm - 12:05 pmHKG  Hong Kong Intl-ZRH Zurich
23h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
10:30 am - 8:40 amZRH  Zurich-HKG Hong Kong Intl
15h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$672Etihad Airways
Thu, Nov 26 - Sun, Dec 6
Etihad Airways Logo
7:45 pm - 6:10 pmHKG  Hong Kong Intl-ZRH Zurich
29h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
3:00 pm - 8:40 amZRH  Zurich-HKG Hong Kong Intl
34h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$676Etihad Airways
Wed, Dec 16 - Wed, Jan 20
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11:30 pm - 6:10 amHKG  Hong Kong Intl-ZRH Zurich
13h 40mnonstop
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10:30 pm - 5:35 pmZRH  Zurich-HKG Hong Kong Intl
12h 05mnonstop
$834SWISS
Mon, Dec 14 - Wed, Jan 20
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11:30 pm - 6:10 amHKG  Hong Kong Intl-ZRH Zurich
13h 40mnonstop
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10:30 pm - 5:35 pmZRH  Zurich-HKG Hong Kong Intl
12h 05mnonstop
$834SWISS
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Price, demand and travel trends for Hong Kong to Zurich flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Hong Kong to Zurich?

Round-trip flights from Hong Kong to Zurich typically range from $770 to $1,105. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $644, on Finnair.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Hong Kong to Zurich?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Hong Kong to Zurich. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 12% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Hong Kong to Zurich?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Hong Kong to Zurich at $754 round-trip.
•December ($1,155) and February ($1,080) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 53% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Hong Kong to Zurich the cheapest?

Flights from Hong Kong to Zurich are cheapest 22 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 25% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Hong Kong to Zurich

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on Cathay Pacific

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on SWISS and ZRH

Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Conde Nast Traveler She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on HKG

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Key details for Hong Kong to Zurich flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$365
Beat the crowds with an average 37% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 73% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Hong Kong to Zurich

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Hong Kong to Zurich based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Hong Kong to Zurich flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Hong Kong to Zurich?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 12:10 am and lands at 1:48 pm
    • Latest: departs at 11:30 pm and lands at 1:08 pm.

    The flight takes about 13h 38m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Hong Kong to Zurich?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Hong Kong to Zurich:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Hong Kong to Zurich?

    A nonstop flight from Hong Kong to Zurich takes 13h 38m, covering 5,762 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Hong Kong to Zurich?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Hong Kong to Zurich flight?

    Round-trip flights from Hong Kong to Zurich range from $770 to $1,105, with an average of $932 over the past 12 months. Anything below $770 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Hong Kong to Zurich flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the $932 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Hong Kong to Zurich?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $709 round-trip via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), compared to $991 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Hong Kong to Zurich?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $70–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Hong Kong to Zurich?

    The Airbus A350-1000 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Cathay Pacific and British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

  • How are flight departures from Hong Kong to Zurich spread across the day?

    Night is the busiest departure period on Hong Kong to Zurich flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Hong Kong to Zurich changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $644 to $5,932. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Hong Kong to Zurich flights?

    SWISS is the only airline on the Hong Kong to Zurich route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from Hong Kong to Zurich looking right now?

    One-way fares from Hong Kong to Zurich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $470, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Zurich Airport (ZRH)?

    Zurich Airport (ZRH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $17 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Alamo
    • Europcar
    • Hertz
    • Budget
    • GREEN MOTION

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Hong Kong to Zurich?

    Flights from Hong Kong to Zurich usually depart from Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and arrive at Zurich (ZRH).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Hong Kong to Zurich?

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Hong Kong to Zurich?

    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 Hong Kong to Zurich route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 17m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Hong Kong to Zurich pass through?

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

    • Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) - 28% of one-stop connections
    • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 22% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 14% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) - 11% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Hong Kong to Zurich?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Hong Kong to Zurich. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $852 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,053, a difference of $201.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Hong Kong to Zurich?

    2 airlines operate flights between Hong Kong and Zurich. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • SWISS
    • Cathay Pacific

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Hong Kong to Zurich?

    Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h, compared with 16h 02m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 17h 49m via Istanbul (IST).

  • What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Zurich?

    Zurich is 6 hours behind Hong Kong (Central European Time vs Hong Kong Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Zurich?

    Some of the most popular sights in Zurich are Hallenstadion, Lindenhof and Stadion Letzigrund. These are among the most viewed places in Zurich on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Hong Kong to Zurich flights?

    Among airlines operating Hong Kong to Zurich flights:

    • Cathay Pacific: offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Hong Kong to Zurich flights?

    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
    • Cathay Pacific: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Your guide to booking Hong Kong to Zurich flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $852, about $201 less than Saturday fares (19% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 22 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 25% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Hong Kong to Zurich trip for January. Fares historically average $754 round-trip in that month - typically $401 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with SWISS. Over the past three months, 94% of SWISS flights from Hong Kong to Zurich arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 84%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 2h 17m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (AUH) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $709 round-trip on this route - about $282 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Zurich Airport.

    • Holiday Inn Express Zürich Airport By IHG
    • Hyatt Place Zurich Airport The Circle
    • Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport Circle

Prefer to fly direct from Hong Kong to Zurich?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Zurich Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Hong Kong Intl to Zurich

Monday

Cathay Pacific,SWISS

Cathay Pacific,SWISS

Tuesday

Cathay Pacific,SWISS

Cathay Pacific,SWISS

Wednesday

Cathay Pacific,SWISS

Cathay Pacific,SWISS

Thursday

Cathay Pacific,SWISS

Cathay Pacific,SWISS

Friday

Cathay Pacific,SWISS

Cathay Pacific,SWISS

Saturday

Cathay Pacific,SWISS

Cathay Pacific,SWISS

Sunday

Cathay Pacific,SWISS

Cathay Pacific,SWISS

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Direct returns

Zurich to Hong Kong Intl

Monday

Cathay Pacific,SWISS

Cathay Pacific,SWISS

Tuesday

Cathay Pacific,SWISS

Cathay Pacific,SWISS

Wednesday

Cathay Pacific,SWISS

Cathay Pacific,SWISS

Thursday

Cathay Pacific,SWISS

Cathay Pacific,SWISS

Friday

Cathay Pacific,SWISS

Cathay Pacific,SWISS

Saturday

Cathay Pacific,SWISS

Cathay Pacific,SWISS

Sunday

Cathay Pacific,SWISS

Cathay Pacific,SWISS

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