Cheap flights from Hangzhou to Zurich

Zurich winters are cold with short daylight, while summers are long and mild. January is the cheapest month in the fare data, and December and August are also priced months, around Christmas and summer holidays. Compare weekday and weekend dates, and check the price calendar before you decide.

The airlines named for this route are Emirates, Qatar Airways, Beijing Capital Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Air China, Egyptair and China Southern Airlines. None of them flies nonstop, so every option involves a connection; the routing, stop and layover are shown on each itinerary. Baggage, meals and seat choice vary by fare brand and carrier, so compare the fare details rather than the headline price alone.

From Zurich airport, rail and tram links run into the city and the transfer is usually straightforward, though passport control and baggage reclaim can add time. The airport sits outside the centre, so plan the last leg rather than assuming a short walk. Your ticket names Zurich airport, so check the terminal and arrival time against your onward transport.

Currency

CHF (Fr)

Power sockets

Type C, J · 230 V

Language

Romansh, Italian, German, French

Emergency number

112, 117, 118

Driving side

right

Calling code

+41

Internet domain

.ch, .swiss

EU / Schengen

Schengen area

Population of Zurich

441 k (2025)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/Zurich)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check which airport each leg uses, including any connection city, before you book.
• Check whether baggage is included on the fare you choose, especially on lower fare brands.
• Check visa and entry rules for Switzerland and any connection country before you travel.
• Check connection times, because a short layover can become a missed flight.
• Check whether your ticket is one booking or separate tickets, since protection differs.
• Check seasonal opening hours and daylight at your arrival time if you land late.