Travelling from Shanghai to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Shanghai. Check out your options leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) when searching for a flight from Shanghai to Zurich Airport (ZRH).
Expect to be in the air for 14 hours 17 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Shanghai to Zurich Airport.
Zurich is 7 hours behind Shanghai. Zurich Airport is located in Zurich, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
With 7 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is the most popular route. SWISS operates the earliest flight at 10:05. If you prefer to get more out of your day before flying, the last departure from PVG to ZRH is with SWISS at 11:40.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Shanghai to ZRH.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean longer queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Fly without interruptions from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Nonstop flights from Shanghai to Zurich Airport (ZRH) operate from here.
If you want to leave from PVG, you can take a direct flight from Shanghai to Zurich Airport with SWISS.
We make it simple to plan a flight from Shanghai to ZRH that includes a stopover. To see all your options departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Top stopovers between PVG and ZRH include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The distance from central Shanghai to PVG is about 56 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the best route, whether that's in your own car or with public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Shanghai to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Searching for other options for a direct flight from Shanghai to Zurich Airport (ZRH)? Check out the fares leaving from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Driving from central Shanghai to SHA typically takes 21 minutes, depending on traffic. It's roughly 14 kilometres from the city centre to the airport.
It's your holiday, so why not extend it with another night away? Consider staying at one of these accommodation options near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport the day before your flight from Shanghai to ZRH:
About Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Shanghai to Zurich Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Zurich. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 19 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour and 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Zurich Airport from $447 or travel return from just $780. Prices are accurate at the time of listing and may change based on availability when you book.
To secure flight tickets from Shanghai to ZRH, reserve your journey 9 months ahead of the departure date.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Shanghai to Zurich Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best price across every month.
Create a Price Alert for flight tickets from Shanghai to ZRH. There's no need to search every day to see whether fares have dropped. We'll notify you when there's a change in price.
Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Shanghai to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from Shanghai to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
February is the quietest time to fly to Zurich. Alternatively, join the crowds and go in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Shanghai to Zurich Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Book your flight from Shanghai to ZRH for July if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Zurich to range from 10ºC to 27ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Shanghai to Zurich Airport in January when temperatures average between -6ºC and 7ºC.
More about Zurich
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Zurich right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Shanghai to Zurich Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster are leading attractions which should feature on any good Zurich itinerary.
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