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Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
CX-382
11:55
2026-10-26
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
15H :50 M
1 Stop
HKG · 1h 05m Hong Kong (HKG), Hong Kong
10:45
2026-10-27
Beijing (PEK)ChinaCapital
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
CX-382
11:55
2026-10-26
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
19H :00 M
1 Stop
HKG · 4h 15m Hong Kong (HKG), Hong Kong
13:55
2026-10-27
Beijing (PEK)ChinaCapital
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
CX-382
11:55
2026-10-26
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
20H :35 M
1 Stop
HKG · 5h 50m Hong Kong (HKG), Hong Kong
15:30
2026-10-27
Beijing (PEK)ChinaCapital
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
CX-382
11:55
2026-10-26
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
22H :10 M
1 Stop
HKG · 7h 25m Hong Kong (HKG), Hong Kong
17:05
2026-10-27
Beijing (PEK)ChinaCapital
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
CX-382
11:55
2026-10-26
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
22H :25 M
1 Stop
HKG · 7h 45m Hong Kong (HKG), Hong Kong
17:20
2026-10-27
Beijing (PEK)ChinaCapital
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
CX-382
11:55
2026-10-26
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
23H :05 M
1 Stop
HKG · 8h 20m Hong Kong (HKG), Hong Kong
18:00
2026-10-27
Beijing (PEK)ChinaCapital
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
CX-382
11:55
2026-10-26
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
23H :20 M
1 Stop
HKG · 8h 35m Hong Kong (HKG), Hong Kong
18:15
2026-10-27
Beijing (PEK)ChinaCapital
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
CX-382
11:55
2026-10-26
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
25H :35 M
1 Stop
HKG · 10h 50m Hong Kong (HKG), Hong Kong
20:30
2026-10-27
Beijing (PEK)ChinaCapital
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
CX-382
11:55
2026-10-26
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
26H :15 M
1 Stop
HKG · 11h 35m Hong Kong (HKG), Hong Kong
21:10
2026-10-27
Beijing (PEK)ChinaCapital
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
CX-382
11:55
2026-10-26
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
27H :20 M
1 Stop
HKG · 12h 40m Hong Kong (HKG), Hong Kong
22:15
2026-10-27
Beijing (PEK)ChinaCapital
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
CX-382
11:55
2026-10-26
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
30H :00 M
1 Stop
HKG · 15h 20m Hong Kong (HKG), Hong Kong
00:55
2026-10-28
Beijing (PEK)ChinaCapital
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
TK-1908
10:55
2026-10-26
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
35H :50 M
1 Stop
IST · 23h 50m Istanbul (IST), Turkey
05:45
2026-10-28
PKX (PKX)PKX
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
TK-1914
14:40
2026-10-26
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
32H :05 M
1 Stop
IST · 20h 05m Istanbul (IST), Turkey
05:45
2026-10-28
PKX (PKX)PKX
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
TK-1910
18:30
2026-10-26
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
28H :15 M
1 Stop
IST · 16h 15m Istanbul (IST), Turkey
05:45
2026-10-28
PKX (PKX)PKX
Thai Airways International
Thai Airways International
TG-971
13:15
2026-10-26
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
19H :35 M
1 Stop
BKK · 4h 20m Bangkok (BKK), Thailand
15:50
2026-10-27
Beijing (PEK)ChinaCapital
Thai Airways International
Thai Airways International
TG-971
13:15
2026-10-26
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
33H :05 M
1 Stop
BKK · 17h 50m Bangkok (BKK), Thailand
05:20
2026-10-28
Beijing (PEK)ChinaCapital
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
TK-1914
14:40
2026-10-26
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
18H :35 M
1 Stop
IST · 6h 25m Istanbul (IST), Turkey
16:15
2026-10-27
Beijing (PEK)ChinaCapital
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-88
14:35
2026-10-26
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
17H :10 M
1 Stop
DXB · 3h 35m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
14:45
2026-10-27
Beijing (PEK)ChinaCapital
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-88
14:35
2026-10-26
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
24H :55 M
1 Stop
DXB · 11h 15m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
22:30
2026-10-27
Beijing (PEK)ChinaCapital
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-86
21:50
2026-10-26
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
17H :40 M
1 Stop
DXB · 3h 55m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
22:30
2026-10-27
Beijing (PEK)ChinaCapital
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-86
21:50
2026-10-26
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
33H :55 M
1 Stop
DXB · 20h 15m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
14:45
2026-10-28
Beijing (PEK)ChinaCapital
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
QR-96
15:10
2026-10-26
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
22H :20 M
2 Stops
DOH · 3h 05m Doha (DOH), Qatar
HKG · 2h 15m Hong Kong (HKG), Hong Kong
20:30
2026-10-27
Beijing (PEK)ChinaCapital

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Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
QR-96
15:10
2026-10-26
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
23H :00 M
2 Stops
DOH · 3h 05m Doha (DOH), Qatar
HKG · 3h 00m Hong Kong (HKG), Hong Kong
21:10
2026-10-27
Beijing (PEK)ChinaCapital
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
QR-96
15:10
2026-10-26
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
24H :05 M
2 Stops
DOH · 3h 05m Doha (DOH), Qatar
HKG · 4h 05m Hong Kong (HKG), Hong Kong
22:15
2026-10-27
Beijing (PEK)ChinaCapital
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
TK-1912
06:40
2026-10-26
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
26H :35 M
1 Stop
IST · 14h 25m Istanbul (IST), Turkey
16:15
2026-10-27
Beijing (PEK)ChinaCapital
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
TK-1908
10:55
2026-10-26
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
22H :20 M
1 Stop
IST · 10h 10m Istanbul (IST), Turkey
16:15
2026-10-27
Beijing (PEK)ChinaCapital

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Airfare Highlights

From flights departing on Mon, 26 Oct 2026.

Lowest fare CHF 501 Cathay Pacific 11:55
Earliest departure CHF 871 China Eastern 06:30
Shortest duration CHF 1,732 Austrian Airlines 10:40
Night 00:00-05:59 No option Open full search for more
Morning 06:00-11:59 CHF 501 Cathay Pacific at 11:55
Afternoon 12:00-17:59 CHF 595 Turkish Airlines at 14:40
Evening 18:00-23:59 CHF 595 Turkish Airlines at 18:30

Departure & Arrival Airport Details

Zurich (ZRH)

Zurich Airport

Switzerland

GMT 1

Latitude: 47.464699

Longitude: 8.54917

Beijing (PEK)

Capital

China

GMT 8

Latitude: 40.080101013183594

Longitude: 116.58499908447266

Distance: Zurich (ZRH), Switzerland to Beijing (PEK), China - 7,970.74 km
Flights shown for 26 Oct 2026. View all flights opens the complete search result.
Route forecast

Weather in Zurich and Beijing

Live forecast for both cities, 12 Oct to 15 Oct.

Departure city

Zurich

Thu, 15 Oct
21°CCloudyLow 10°
98% humidity
  • Mon16° / 4°
  • Tue18° / 6°
  • Wed20° / 8°
Arrival city

Beijing

Thu, 15 Oct
23°CClear skyLow 10°
18% humidity 23 km/h wind
  • Mon25° / 17°
  • Tue21° / 8°
  • Wed21° / 10°

Forecast data from MET Norway, CC BY 4.0.

Smart travel dates

Holidays and peak dates for Beijing

Fares and hotel rates usually run higher around these dates. Booking earlier or moving your trip by a day or two often costs less.

  • 01Jan元旦Friday

Fixed-date national holidays. Festivals that follow the lunar calendar shift each year and are not listed here, so check the exact date for your travel year.

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How to travel Zurich to Beijing

Ways to make this trip that you can book on FlyX, compared by price and journey time.

OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Connecting flight₹58,137Longer, includes a stop141 options

Air distance is about 7,971 km. 19 airlines operate this route.

Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.

Airlines flying from Zurich to Beijing

Compare fares, stops, baggage and refundability across the airlines flying this route.

China Eastern Flights

from CHF 87035 flights
Fares from
CHF 870
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
35 in the list above

Swiss Flights

from CHF 1,29520 flights
Fares from
CHF 1,295
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
20 in the list above

Cathay Pacific Flights

from CHF 50119 flights
Fares from
CHF 501
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
19 in the list above

Lufthansa Flights

from CHF 1,30913 flights
Fares from
CHF 1,309
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
13 in the list above

Qatar Airways Flights

from CHF 77710 flights
Fares from
CHF 777
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
10 in the list above

Route Overview & Flight Facts

Fastest flight duration11h 40m · Austrian Airlines
First departure of the day06:30 · China Eastern
Last departure of the day22:30 · Cathay Pacific
Flight options found141
Airport codesZurich–ZRH, Beijing–PEK

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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights

Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration

The search for Mon, 26 Oct found 141 flight options. The first flight leaves around 06:30 and the last around 22:30. The fastest flight takes about 11h 40m.

Morning vs Evening Departure Fares

Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from CHF 501, Afternoon from CHF 595, Evening from CHF 595. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.

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Destination & City Travel Guide

About Zurich

Zurich is compact enough to explore between train trips. The old town follows both sides of the Limmat, with narrow streets leading towards Lindenhof and church towers. Lake Zurich adds a waterfront walk or boat trip, and the city’s main station opens routes across Switzerland. Travellers from India may be using Zurich as an entry point for a longer holiday, but the centre offers a useful first day. Airport trains take around fifteen minutes to Zürich Hauptbahnhof.

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Tips for travellers from India

The area around Zürich Hauptbahnhof suits a short stay with onward Swiss rail travel, while an old-town hotel puts the Limmat lanes closer. Airport trains reach the main station, but some services continue beyond it, so read the platform display rather than assuming every train terminates in Zurich. A lakefront hotel may still need a tram or walk after the main-station arrival.

Lindenhof, the riverbanks and the old town can be connected on foot without a succession of tram rides. The streets rise away from the Limmat, making a river-level route easier with luggage than a detour through the hilltop lanes. A Lake Zurich boat trip is a separate scheduled service; choose the departure pier and return point rather than treating every lake boat as a circular sightseeing tour. The main station is also a useful boundary between a compact city visit and a longer Swiss excursion. Lucerne or mountain destinations need their own train plan and should not be treated as nearby Zurich neighbourhoods. For a brief stop, keep the old town and lakefront together, then return to Hauptbahnhof for the airport. A hotel across the lake or outside the central rail corridor changes that simple transfer pattern, so compare the complete route before selecting accommodation.

Best time to visit Zurich

May to September, roughly 12–25°C, for lake walks and boat trips.

Places to visit in Zurich

LindenhofLake ZurichGrossmünsterKunsthaus ZürichBahnhofstrasseSwiss National Museum

How to reach Zurich

By Air: Zurich Airport (ZRH) is about 10 km north of the centre; frequent trains reach Zürich Hauptbahnhof in about 15 minutes. Trams, buses and taxis provide other connections.

By Rail: Zürich Hauptbahnhof has direct airport trains and long-distance services across Switzerland.

By Road: Airport buses and taxis serve regional destinations; intercity road links radiate from Zurich.

What to do in Zurich

Walk old town lanes to Lindenhof.
Take a boat trip on Lake Zurich.
See the collection at Kunsthaus Zürich.
Visit the Swiss National Museum beside the main station.

Zurich airport information

Zurich Airport (ZRH).

About Beijing

Beijing brings imperial palaces, hutong lanes and large modern districts into a city that rewards geographical planning. The Forbidden City and nearby central sights form one group, while the Summer Palace and Great Wall require separate outings. Travellers from India arriving at Beijing Capital Airport should distinguish it from Daxing Airport before arranging a pickup. The Capital Airport rail connection is useful for reaching the urban network, but the final transfer depends on the hotel district.

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What's new in Beijing

  • December 2025: the central section of Metro Line 17 opened between Workers' Stadium and Shilihe, adding connections through eastern central Beijing.
  • January 2026: Wangjingxi station opened on Line 17, creating another interchange with Lines 13 and 15 for journeys across northern Beijing.

Tips for travellers from India

Dongzhimen is a practical base when the airport rail connection is the main concern. A Qianmen stay instead places the focus on the older central streets. These choices serve different itineraries: a convenient arrival interchange and a heritage neighbourhood are not the same location.

Build a central day around the Forbidden City and its surroundings rather than appending the Summer Palace at the far end of the afternoon. The palace gardens deserve a separate northwest outing. A Great Wall excursion is a third commitment beyond the urban sightseeing circuit, with its own road journey and walking route.

Keep Capital and Daxing airport names visible in any transfer booking, especially when arriving on one airline and leaving on another. For evenings, remain in the neighbourhood already being explored: hutong lanes reward a slower walk, whereas the main avenues around the large monuments create much longer distances than a compact map implies. Qianmen and Dongzhimen therefore offer two distinct starting points for the same city.

Best time to visit Beijing

April to May or September to October, about 10–25°C, for open-air sites.

Places to visit in Beijing

Palace MuseumTemple of HeavenSummer PalaceTiananmen SquareJingshan ParkHouhai

How to reach Beijing

By Air: Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is about 30 km northeast of central Beijing; Airport Express rail reaches Dongzhimen in roughly 30 minutes. Taxis and airport buses also operate.

By Rail: Beijing railway stations serve high-speed and conventional routes; the metro links major districts.

By Road: Airport buses and taxis connect PEK with city districts; long-distance coaches use separate terminals.

What to do in Beijing

Book a Palace Museum visit.
Walk the Temple of Heaven park.
Spend a half-day at the Summer Palace.
View central Beijing from Jingshan Park.

Beijing airport information

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Asiana Airlines moved its Beijing Capital arrivals and departures from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2 on 1 September 2026. Terminal assignments differ by airline and route, so a connecting booking needs its own terminal check.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it worth booking Zurich to Beijing flights in advance?

There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Zurich to Beijing dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Monday at CHF 501. This can change from week to week.

How far is Zurich from Beijing by air?

The direct air distance between Zurich (ZRH) and Beijing (PEK) is about 7,971 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.

Are there non-stop flights from ZRH to PEK?

Not on the dates shown here. Every Zurich to Beijing option on this page has at least one stop. Non-stop service can differ by season and by day, so check nearby dates before you decide.

Which airlines fly Zurich to Beijing?

China Eastern, Swiss, Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa and 1 other are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.

How long is the flight from Zurich to Beijing?

Every option on this page has at least one stop, and the shortest total journey time is about 11h 40m including the layover. Non-stop service on this route can vary by season and by day.

What is the baggage allowance on Zurich to Beijing flights?

Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 1 Pieces, 23KG (23 KG X 1 pcs) and 20 KG. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.

What is the cheapest Zurich to Beijing flight fare?

The lowest Zurich to Beijing fare on this page is CHF 501. Fares on the same dates run up to CHF 4,917, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.

What time do Zurich to Beijing flights depart?

On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 06:30 and the last around 22:30, local time at Zurich. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.

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Check the airport codes ZRH–PEK, local departure and arrival dates, and every connecting airport. Connections can have different document and baggage requirements from your final destination.

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Approx route distance: 7,970.74 km.

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Lowest Zurich to Beijing airfare, in 30 days and in 90 days

Cheapest FareFareDateAirlineDeparture
Lowest Airfare CHF 501 26/10/2026 Cathay Pacific 11:55
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days CHF 491 06/11/2026 Cathay Pacific 11:55
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days CHF 476 05/01/2027 Cathay Pacific 11:55

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Zurich to Beijing Flight Distance, Duration and Time

The aerial distance between Zurich and Beijing is about 7,971 KM. In these results, journey times range from 11h 40m to 43h 50m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.

Zurich to Beijing Flight Schedule and Timing

The search for these dates returned 141 flight options. The first departure from Zurich is at 06:30 and the last is at 22:30. Flights leave from Zurich Airport and land at Capital.

Flight Route Details & Analysis

Flight DetailsInformation
RouteZurich to Beijing
Aerial Distance7,971 KM
Flight Duration11h 40m - 43h 50m
Airport CodesZurich - ZRH, Beijing - PEK
Total Flights Available141 flights0 direct141 with layovers
First Flight DepartureDeparts at 06:30
Last Flight DepartureDeparts at 22:30
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)30 flights0 direct30 with layovers
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)47 flights0 direct47 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)39 flights0 direct39 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)12 flights0 direct12 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)13 flights0 direct13 with layovers

Airport Information & Terminals

ZRH: Zurich Airport. Zurich airport is rail-friendly and efficient. Trains reach the main station quickly, while taxis are useful for lake-side hotels, ski luggage or early-morning departures.

PEK: Beijing airport system. Beijing routes can involve Capital Airport or Daxing. The airport choice changes transfer time, so match it with your hotel district, visa plan and onward rail or domestic connection.

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