Zurich to Narita (ZRH–NRT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ZRH–NRT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Swiss leads the route. The flight covers 5,962 miles in approximately 13h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX Swiss | 7 | 77W | 13h05 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Narita from Zurich
| Metric | ZRH→NRT | MXP→NRT |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZRH | – | 127 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | – |
| Flight time | 13h 5m | 13h |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · NRT: JST
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Narita.
Swiss passport holders enter Japan visa-free for stays up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. All visitors must complete the Visit Japan Web registration online before arrival for immigration and customs processing.
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.
Keisei Skyliner (41 min to Ueno, ¥2,570) and Narita Express (N'EX, 60 min to Tokyo Station, ¥3,070) are the primary train options. Limousine buses serve major hotels throughout Tokyo, Yokohama, and even Osaka for ¥3,200–¥6,000. Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are connected by free shuttle bus; Terminal 3 (LCC) is a 15-minute walk or shuttle from Terminal 2.
Rental car desks are in the arrivals halls. Highway Bus (cheaper than limousine) is available to many cities. IC card (Suica/Pasmo) works on Keisei and JR lines from NRT at standard fares.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–September) are hot, very humid, and subject to the rainy season (tsuyu) in June–July, followed by typhoon season peaking in August–October. Typhoons can close Narita for 12–24 hours. The airport is particularly exposed on the Chiba plain. Temperatures reach 28–34°C.
Winters (December–February) are cool and dry at 3–10°C with clear skies. This is the most reliable flying season. Snow is infrequent but causes significant disruption when it occurs. The Kanto plain is ill-equipped for heavy snowfall. Spring (late March–April) is mild.
ZRH–NRT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to NRT
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are connected by nonstop service from Swiss. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ZRH to NRT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to NRT ranges from 13 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,962 miles (9,595 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via MXP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ferno (VA) (MXP).