Flying from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Around 14 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Zurich Airport.
Zurich is seven hours behind Shanghai and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from PVG to ZRH start from 10:05 — the first with SWISS. The last service of the day is at 11:40 with SWISS. Overall, you can take your pick of seven weekly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Zurich Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your PVG to ZRH flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
SWISS offers direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Zurich Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Zurich — and maybe even more of Switzerland if time allows.
SWISS has the highest passenger demand on this route.
SWISS is the most punctual carrier that operates PVG to ZRH flights. A dependable 80.0% of its departures on this route land on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Zurich Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between PVG and ZRH:
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
ر.ق. 1,093 is the best price for a one-way Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 1,896. These fares can change depending on availability.
To score cheap tickets from PVG to ZRH, book your trip seven months ahead of your departure date.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Zurich Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Of the departures from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 78.11% touch down on time at their destination.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is about 56 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Need a convenient hotel close to PVG? If you're catching an early flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Grab a Zurich Airport rental car and discover Zurich and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Zurich Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Zurich Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Zurich in January.
Before locking in your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Zurich Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC to 27ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from PVG to ZRH sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be explored after you've experienced Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Start your sightseeing at Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
