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Flights from Melbourne to Zurich

There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Zurich. The fastest way is one stop via Bangkok or Singapore, about 27h 37m door to door (7 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 22h 55m
MELZRHSIN

Melbourne to Zurich at a glance

Fastest journey22h 55mVia Bangkok, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Singapore

Best ways to fly from Melbourne to Zurich

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
MEL Bangkok (BKK) ZRH
Leg 1: Finnair, Jetstar Airways, Thai Airways · Leg 2: SWISS, Thai Airways
Sun00:30 MEL05:30 BKK7h 15m connection12:45 BKK19:07 ZRHThai Airways + SWISS
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 27h 37m
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2
MEL Singapore (SIN) ZRH
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Scoot · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines, SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~22h 56m
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3
MEL Hong Kong (HKG) ZRH
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, Qantas · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~23h 22m
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4
MEL Dubai (DXB) ZRH
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~23h 00m
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5
MEL New Delhi (DEL) ZRH
Leg 1: Air India, Qantas · Leg 2: Air India, SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~22h 55m
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6
MEL Shanghai (PVG) ZRH
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~23h 48m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
16,345 km10,150 miles
Journey time
22h 55mon current schedules
Time difference
-10hZurich vs Melbourne
Currency in Zurich
CHF
Airports
MEL, AVV → ZRH

Flights from Melbourne to Zurich: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Zurich?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bangkok, Singapore and Hong Kong. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Zurich?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 22h 55m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 16,345 km.
Where do you change planes between Melbourne and Zurich?
The best connecting points are Bangkok (BKK), Singapore (SIN), Hong Kong (HKG) and Dubai (DXB). Finnair flies both legs via Bangkok, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Melbourne and Zurich?
Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV). Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH).
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Zurich?
Zurich is 10 hours behind Melbourne.

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