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

• Earliest: departs at 13:05 and lands at 02:20
• Latest: departs at 13:15 and lands at 02:30.

The flight takes about 13h 15m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Zurich to Tokyo Narita Airport:

• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Zurich to Tokyo Narita Airport takes 13h 15m, covering 5,958 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.

Return flights from Zurich to Tokyo Narita Airport range from £835 to £1,338, with an average of £1,053 over the past 12 months. Anything below £835 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the £1,053 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £621 return via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH), compared with £1,416 for direct.

SWISS is the only airline operating Zurich to Tokyo Narita Airport flights. 91% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £74–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SWISS and ANA. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Zurich to Tokyo Narita Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

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

• SWISS
• ANA

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

One-way fares from Zurich to Tokyo Narita Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £536, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £36 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Zurich to Tokyo Narita Airport usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Tokyo Narita (NRT).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 Narita Airport route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 07m.

One-stop flights from Zurich to Tokyo Narita Airport most commonly connect through:

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Zurich to Tokyo Narita Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £913 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £1,168, a difference of £255.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only SWISS operates flights between Zurich and Tokyo Narita Airport.

Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 46m, compared to 16h 53m via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) and 17h 10m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW).

Tokyo Narita Airport is 8 hours ahead of Zurich (Japan Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Among airlines operating Zurich to Tokyo Narita Airport 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.

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

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