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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 travelers 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, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $836 round-trip via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH), compared to $1,862 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$100 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 $1,226 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,450, a difference of $224. 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 59 minutes.

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

Akihabara Electric Town is one of the most viewed places in Tokyo on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 1:05 pm and lands at 2:16 am
• Latest: departs at 1:15 pm and lands at 2:26 am.

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 $1,333. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Zurich to Tokyo takes 13h 11m, covering 5,945 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 Zurich to Tokyo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $536, which is 35% below 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 at 16h 43m, compared with 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 $17:

• Yesaway
• Times
• IX Rental
• Avis
• Wheego

Near Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) — daily rates from around $14:

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

Round-trip flights from Zurich to Tokyo range from $1,076 to $1,706, with an average of $1,333 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,076 counts as a good deal.

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

• SWISS
• ANA

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.