Question 1

What is the flight distance between Zürich and Shanghai?

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The flight distance between Zürich and Shanghai is 9041 km.

Question 2

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Zürich and Shanghai?

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Several carriers operate flights between Zürich and Shanghai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Swiss International Air Lines.

Question 3

What are the most popular routes to and from Zürich?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Zürich and London, Athens, Manchester, Dublin, Montreal, Birmingham, Thessaloniki, Amsterdam, Reykjavik, Toronto, Paris, Barcelona, Madrid, Copenhagen, Berlin, Ibiza, Edinburgh, Bristol, Tallinn, Cork.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and Singapore, London, Taipei, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Sydney, Manila, Shenzhen, Melbourne, Manchester, Toronto, Guangzhou, Kaohsiung, Beijing, Vancouver, New Delhi, Brisbane, Auckland, Chiang Mai.

Question 5

What airports are near Zürich?

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The main airport in Zürich is Zürich Airport. It is also served by Milan–Malpensa, Zürich Airport, Milan Bergamo International Airport, Geneva, Stuttgart, Linate, EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, Memmingen, Strasbourg, Innsbruck.

Question 6

What airports are near Shanghai?

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The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Nantong Xingdong, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 7

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Zürich and Shanghai?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Zürich and Shanghai thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Zürich and Shanghai can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 8

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Zürich and Shanghai?

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Currently, you can fly between Zürich and Shanghai with China Eastern Airlines, Vueling, Wizz Air, Swiss International Air Lines, Eurowings.

Question 10

When's the best time to travel between Zürich and Shanghai?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Zürich and Shanghai, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 11

What flights operate between Zürich and Shanghai?

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Traveling between Zürich and Shanghai, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Zürich?

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There are a number of airports in and around Zürich. The main one is Zürich Airport and other nearby airports include Milan–Malpensa, Zürich Airport, Milan Bergamo International Airport, Geneva, Stuttgart, Linate, EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, Memmingen, Strasbourg, Innsbruck

Question 13

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

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There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Nantong Xingdong, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Zürich and Shanghai depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Zürich, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Zürich and Shanghai arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Zürich and Shanghai depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Zürich, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Zürich and Shanghai arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£446
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£2,524
Cheapest round-trip	£810
Average round-trip	£929
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes	0 0
Vueling	VLG	VY	No	Opens 168 days before flight Closes 4 hours before flight
Wizz Air	WZZ	W6	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 3 hours before flight
Swiss International Air Lines	SWR	LX	No	Opens 23 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Eurowings	EWG	EW	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 3 hours before flight

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	9°C	3°C
February	10°C	4°C
March	15°C	7°C
April	20°C	12°C
May	25°C	17°C
June	27°C	21°C
July	31°C	25°C
August	31°C	26°C
September	27°C	22°C
October	23°C	17°C
November	18°C	12°C
December	11°C	5°C

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