Zurich to Phuket (ZRH–HKT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ZRH–HKT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Edelweiss leads the route. The flight covers 5,796 miles in approximately 10h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WK Edelweiss Also: LH, LX | 2 | 359 | 10h50 | – | – | LH, LX |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · HKT: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 11:00 PM in Phuket.
Swiss passport holders get 60 days visa-free in Thailand. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months and you need a return ticket to show at immigration. You can extend once at any Thai immigration office for 30 more days. The extension fee is THB 1,900 (about CHF 50).
For longer stays, apply for a 60-day tourist visa at the Royal Thai Embassy in Bern before departure. The fee is CHF 35 and processing takes 3 to 5 business days. The tourist visa can also be extended for 30 days in-country. Land border entries follow the same 60-day visa-free rule.
Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.
ZRH–HKT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to HKT
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Phuket International Airport (HKT) are connected by nonstop service from Edelweiss. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ZRH to HKT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to HKT ranges from 10 hours 50 minutes to 12 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,796 miles (9,327 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via CPH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.