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

• SWISS
• China Eastern

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

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

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

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $553 round-trip via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), compared to $806 for nonstop.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by China Eastern and SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A340-300 variants.

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

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) - 12% of one-stop connections

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Zurich route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $751 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $883, a difference of $132. 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 Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Zurich route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 13 hours 34 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Zurich are Zurich Central Station, Zurich City Centre and Bahnhofstrasse. These are among the most viewed places in Zurich on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 1:35 am and lands at 2:39 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:45 am and lands at 11:49 pm.

The flight takes about 13h 04m.

A nonstop flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Zurich takes 13h 04m, covering 5,608 miles.

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 Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Zurich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $486, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Night 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 Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 59m, compared with 14h 55m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 16h 43m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Zurich is 6 hours behind Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (Central European Time vs China Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Round-trip flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Zurich range from $720 to $972, with an average of $803 over the past 12 months. Anything below $720 counts as a good deal.