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How much do flights to Tokyo cost?

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£1,328

Nonstop flights in July

£1,284 – £1,999

Most popular airline

Swiss International Air Lines

Getting from Tokyo airports to the city center

Fastest options: Narita Express (NRT), Tokyo Monorail and Keikyu Line (HND). Best value: Airport Limousine Bus and local trains.

Tokyo is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Narita International Airport (NRT) lies 60 km east of central Tokyo, while Haneda Airport (HND) is just 14 km south of the city center. Transport options include express trains, monorail, local trains, limousine buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Tokyo?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

53-60 min

¥3,070 – ¥3,250; reserved seat fare (~$20–22 USD)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to central Tokyo

36-41 min

¥2,520; reserved seat fare (~$17 USD)

every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to Ueno area

85-120 min

¥3,200; to major hotels (~$21 USD)

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

direct to hotels

60-120 min

¥20,000 – ¥30,000; fixed fare available (~$133–200 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

How to get from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to Tokyo?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

13-18 min

¥500; standard fare (~$3 USD)

every 4–10 min (traffic dependent)

quick JR Yamanote connection

11-20 min

¥300 – ¥410; standard fare (~$2–3 USD)

every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)

budget option to central Tokyo

30-60 min

¥1,000 – ¥1,300; to major stations (~$7–9 USD)

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

direct to hotels

20-45 min

¥5,000 – ¥10,000; metered; varies by traffic (~$33–67 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door with luggage

Notes:

  • Prices in JPY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • IC cards (Suica, Pasmo) are accepted on trains, monorail, and buses for convenient payment.
  • Taxis are metered; fixed fares from Narita to central Tokyo are available. Road traffic can significantly affect journey times.
  • Late night surcharges apply to taxis between 22:00 and 05:00.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Tokyo

Depart from
Zürich Airport
Arrive to
Narita International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
9605 km
Worth visiting
Great Buddha, Japan - Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo, Japan - Toshogu Shrine - Tsukiji Fish Market, Japan

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Zürich to Tokyo in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
All Nippon Airways
2---2---222
Swiss International Air Lines
1---1---111
Weekly flights: 15 totalDaily flights: 2.14 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
All Nippon Airways
2---2---222
Swiss International Air Lines
1---1---111
Weekly flights: 15 totalDaily flights: 2.14 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
All Nippon Airways
2---2---222
Swiss International Air Lines
1---1---111
Weekly flights: 15 totalDaily flights: 2.14 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 03.08Tue 04.08Wed 05.08Thu 06.08Fri 07.08Sat 08.08Sun 09.08
All Nippon Airways
2---2---222
Swiss International Air Lines
1---1---111
Weekly flights: 15 totalDaily flights: 2.14 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Zürich to Tokyo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Swiss International Air LinesSWRLXNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
All Nippon AirwaysANANHYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
CondorCFGDENo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Tokyo

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C2°C
February10°C3°C
March13°C6°C
April18°C11°C
May22°C16°C
June25°C19°C
July29°C24°C
August31°C25°C
September27°C22°C
October21°C16°C
November17°C11°C
December11°C5°C
Hottest Month
31°C
August
Coldest month
2°C
January
Sunny days
282
days per year
Snow days
1
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
19 Jul
17%
31°C26°C
26 Jul
82%
32°C24°C
Monday
20 Jul
34°C27°C
27 Jul
57%
30°C25°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
36%
35°C28°C
28 Jul
32°C25°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
57%
35°C28°C
29 Jul
33°C27°C
Thursday
23 Jul
74%
35°C26°C
30 Jul
33°C28°C
Friday
24 Jul
73%
32°C26°C
31 Jul
17%
32°C27°C
Saturday
25 Jul
74%
30°C25°C
1 Aug
72%
32°C27°C
Book your trip to arrive at Narita International, or Haneda. The distance between Zürich and Tokyo is 9605 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Swiss International Air Lines, China Eastern Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Condor. Zürich and Tokyo have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Tokyo, consider visiting Great Buddha, Japan, Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo, Japan, Toshogu Shrine, and Tsukiji Fish Market, Japan.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Zürich to Tokyo?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zürich and Tokyo takes around 13 hours.
What is the flight distance between Zürich and Tokyo?
The flight distance between Zürich and Tokyo is 9605 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Zürich and Tokyo?
Several carriers operate flights between Zürich and Tokyo. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Swiss International Air Lines, All Nippon Airways.
What are the most popular routes to and from Zürich?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Zürich and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Barcelona, Bristol, Birmingham, Madrid, Aberdeen, Tel Aviv, Istanbul, Belgrade, Lisbon, Pristina, Warsaw, Dublin, Glasgow, Berlin, Bangkok, Madeira Islands, Antalya.
What are the most popular routes to and from Tokyo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Tokyo and London, Bangkok, Manila, Sapporo, Okinawa Island, Seoul, Singapore, Taipei, Osaka, Manchester, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Fukuoka, San Francisco, Vancouver, Denpasar, Ho Chi Minh City, Cebu, Hanoi, Shanghai.
What airports are near Zürich?
The main airport in Zürich is Zürich Airport. It is also served by Milan–Malpensa, Milan Bergamo International Airport, Zürich Airport, Geneva, Stuttgart, EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, Linate, Memmingen, Strasbourg, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden.
What airports are near Tokyo?
The main airport in Tokyo is Narita International. It is also served by Shizuoka, Matsumoto, Ibaraki, Fukushima.
Which airlines fly between Zürich and Tokyo?
Currently, you can fly between Zürich and Tokyo with Swiss International Air Lines, China Eastern Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Turkish Airlines, Condor.
When’s the best time to travel between Zürich and Tokyo?
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