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Flights from Tokyo to Zurich

Nonstop flights from Tokyo (NRT) to Zurich (ZRH) take about 12h 30m (9,595 km). SWISS flies it. Lowest fare seen: $1707 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Zurich

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Airport transfer

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Airlines flying Tokyo to Zurich

Carriers on NRT–ZRH according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ SWISSnonstop fare seen

Tokyo to Zurich fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $1707 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $378. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$176531 Oct 2026 · SWISS$618 · 2 stops31 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$194810 Nov 2026 · SWISS$378 · 1 stop10 Nov 2026
Dec 2026—$548 · 1 stop18 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$17077 Jan 2027 · SWISS$635 · 1 stop1 Jan 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $378 in November 2026, against $548 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Tokyo to Zurich, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Tokyo to Zurich flights

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Zurich?
A nonstop flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Zurich (ZRH) takes about 12h 30m, covering 9,595 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Tokyo from Zurich by air?
The great-circle distance between Narita International Airport and Zürich Airport is 9,595 km (5,962 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Tokyo to Zurich?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the NRT–ZRH route include SWISS. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Tokyo to Zurich cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on NRT–ZRH was $1707 USD with SWISS (nonstop), departing 7 Jan 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to Zurich?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $378 one-way, against $635 for January 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Tokyo to Zurich?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $516 with 3 stops against $1707 nonstop, a saving of $1191. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Japan to Zurich?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Zurich visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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