Flying from Haneda Airport (HND) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, making Zurich eight hours behind Tokyo.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your HND to ZRH flight.
Travelling during a peak month like April? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Haneda Airport to Zurich Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between HND and ZRH include:
Copenhagen Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Haneda Airport (HND) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
At the moment, R 6,773 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Haneda Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 13,076. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HND to ZRH if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from Haneda Airport to Zurich Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from HND to ZRH is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Haneda Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Haneda Airport (HND)
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Of all flights leaving Haneda Airport, 73.52% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Haneda Airport from central Tokyo, it takes around 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from Haneda Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near HND:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're getting in on a late Haneda Airport to Zurich Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near ZRH:
Travel at your own pace with a Zurich Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and see more of Zurich and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Zurich Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Zurich. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Haneda Airport to Zurich Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Zurich in January.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Haneda Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HND to ZRH in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Bern is another well-known destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No journey is complete without visiting Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.