Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Melbourne Airport to Zurich?

Flights connecting via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 22h 23m.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Melbourne Airport to Zurich?

Flights via Shanghai (PVG) offer the lowest average return price of $1,335.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to Zurich?

Etihad Airways and Finnair are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Zurich

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Melbourne Airport to Zurich?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 2h 34m.

Which airlines fly to Zurich?

Etihad Airways, Emirates and Singapore Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Zurich from Melbourne Airport according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Zurich. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to Zurich on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Melbourne Airport and Zurich?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) was the most common stop: 30% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Zurich Airport?

Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Zurich Airport are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne Airport to Zurich Airport?

As of September 2026, there are 11 operators available to choose from for flights from Melbourne Airport to Zurich Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to Zurich Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne Airport to Zurich Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Zurich Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Zurich Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Zurich Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

$584 Cheap Flights from Melbourne Airport to Zurich in 2026/27

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12:00 - 06:55MEL Melbourne-ZRH Zurich

28h 55m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

13:50 - 14:05ZRH Zurich-MEL Melbourne

38h 15m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,036China Eastern

Mon, 9 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

12:00 - 07:55MEL Melbourne-ZRH Zurich

28h 55m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

14:05 - 13:40ZRH Zurich-MEL Melbourne

38h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,107China Eastern

Wed, 21 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct

18:20 - 13:45MEL Melbourne-ZRH Zurich

29h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Istanbul

06:40 - 17:00ZRH Zurich-MEL Melbourne

24h 20m2 stops Istanbul Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,366Turkish Airlines

Mon, 9 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

18:20 - 13:45MEL Melbourne-ZRH Zurich

29h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Istanbul

18:30 - 17:00ZRH Zurich-MEL Melbourne

36h 30m2 stops Istanbul Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,382Turkish Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov

17:10 - 13:40MEL Melbourne-ZRH Zurich

30h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

15:10 - 23:20ZRH Zurich-MEL Melbourne

22h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,385Qatar Airways

Thu, 29 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov

15:30 - 09:50MEL Melbourne-ZRH Zurich

28h 20m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Helsinki-Vantaa

19:05 - 07:20ZRH Zurich-MEL Melbourne

26h 15m2 stops Helsinki-Vantaa Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

$1,390Finnair

Wed, 3 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb

15:30 - 18:20MEL Melbourne-ZRH Zurich

36h 50m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Helsinki-Vantaa

19:05 - 07:20ZRH Zurich-MEL Melbourne

26h 15m2 stops Helsinki-Vantaa Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

$1,424Finnair

Mon, 1 Mar - Sun, 7 Mar

18:20 - 13:20MEL Melbourne-ZRH Zurich

28h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:55 - 16:50ZRH Zurich-MEL Melbourne

33h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,543Etihad Airways

Wed, 14 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct

18:20 - 13:20MEL Melbourne-ZRH Zurich

28h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

10:30 - 17:00ZRH Zurich-MEL Melbourne

20h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,545Etihad Airways

Fri, 23 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

23:00 - 14:20MEL Melbourne-ZRH Zurich

24h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

15:10 - 23:20ZRH Zurich-MEL Melbourne

22h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,550Qatar Airways

Sat, 10 Oct - Sat, 28 Nov

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16:10 - 14:20MEL Melbourne-ZRH Zurich

30h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

16:10 - 23:05ZRH Zurich-MEL Melbourne

21h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,865Qatar Airways

Wed, 23 Sep - Thu, 15 Oct

16:10 - 14:20MEL Melbourne-ZRH Zurich

30h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

16:10 - 23:05ZRH Zurich-MEL Melbourne

21h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,868Qatar Airways

Wed, 23 Sep - Thu, 15 Oct

17:15 - 14:20MEL Melbourne-ZRH Zurich

29h 05m2 stops Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl

16:10 - 23:05ZRH Zurich-MEL Melbourne

21h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$2,300Virgin Australia

Wed, 23 Sep - Thu, 15 Oct

17:15 - 14:20MEL Melbourne-ZRH Zurich

29h 05m2 stops Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl

16:10 - 23:05ZRH Zurich-MEL Melbourne

21h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$2,331Virgin Australia

Wed, 23 Sep - Thu, 15 Oct

15:55 - 17:55MEL Melbourne-ZRH Zurich

34h 00m2 stops Singapore Changi Istanbul

18:50 - 12:15ZRH Zurich-MEL Melbourne

32h 25m2 stops Istanbul Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl

$2,472Multiple Airlines

Wed, 23 Sep - Thu, 15 Oct

05:15 - 13:30MEL Melbourne-ZRH Zurich

40h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

22:00 - 09:50ZRH Zurich-MEL Melbourne

50h 50m2 stops Dubai Intl Singapore Changi

$2,475Emirates

Tue, 22 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

05:15 - 20:20MEL Melbourne-ZRH Zurich

23h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

22:00 - 09:50ZRH Zurich-MEL Melbourne

50h 50m2 stops Dubai Intl Singapore Changi

$2,475Emirates

Mon, 21 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

17:30 - 19:15MEL Melbourne-ZRH Zurich

33h 45m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

11:40 - 09:45ZRH Zurich-MEL Melbourne

38h 05m3 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Sharjah Phuket City

$2,656Multiple Airlines

Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct

17:20 - 07:10MEL Melbourne-ZRH Zurich

21h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

15:55 - 16:50ZRH Zurich-MEL Melbourne

39h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$2,703Etihad Airways

Tue, 22 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct

17:20 - 19:00MEL Melbourne-ZRH Zurich

33h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

15:55 - 16:50ZRH Zurich-MEL Melbourne

39h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$2,872Etihad Airways

Mon, 21 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct

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China Eastern flights from Melbourne Airport to Zurich

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China Eastern

9 Nov

MEL12:00Melbourne

28h 55m

1 stop

ZRH06:55Zurich

24 Nov

ZRH13:50Zurich

38h 15m

1 stop

MEL14:05Melbourne

$1,036

China Eastern

21 Oct

MEL12:00Melbourne

28h 55m

1 stop

ZRH07:55Zurich

22 Oct

ZRH14:05Zurich

38h 35m

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MEL13:40Melbourne

$1,107

China Eastern

14 Oct

MEL12:00Melbourne

28h 55m

1 stop

ZRH07:55Zurich

25 Oct

ZRH13:50Zurich

38h 15m

1 stop

MEL14:05Melbourne

$1,138

Turkish Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to Zurich

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Turkish Airlines

9 Nov

MEL18:20Melbourne

29h 25m

2 stops

ZRH13:45Zurich

24 Nov

ZRH06:40Zurich

24h 20m

2 stops

MEL17:00Melbourne

$1,366

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29 Oct

MEL18:20Melbourne

29h 25m

2 stops

ZRH13:45Zurich

11 Nov

ZRH18:30Zurich

36h 30m

2 stops

MEL17:00Melbourne

$1,382

Turkish Airlines

10 Oct

MEL22:35Melbourne

47h 00m

2 stops

ZRH12:35Zurich

28 Nov

ZRH18:30Zurich

40h 15m

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MEL20:45Melbourne

$1,461

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23:00-14:20

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Sat 28/11

15:10-23:20

1 stop22h 10m

$1,550

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Melbourne Airport and Zurich?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,862 to $2,435.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,036.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Zurich?

The month of November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Zurich from Melbourne Airport, with most prices found around $1,421. The month of March is another great option to travel to Zurich, with average flight prices from Melbourne Airport averaging around $1,487.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Zurich?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Zurich from Melbourne Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Zurich for around $1,905 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Zurich from Melbourne Airport for as low as $1,618 on momondo.

How have Melbourne Airport to Zurich flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2026, prices for Melbourne Airport to Zurich flights are approximately 3% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Zurich

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Melbourne Airport to Zurich according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Best price found	$584
Fastest flight time	28h 55m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Zurich from Melbourne Airport in the past 72 hours is $584. The best return flight deal from Melbourne Airport to Zurich found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,036.

The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to Zurich takes 28h 55m

There are no direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Zurich. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne Airport to Zurich.

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How far is Melbourne to Zurich by plane?
The distance between Melbourne and Zurich is about 16316.4 km. Typically, this will take 28h 55m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Zurich Airport?
Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Zurich Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne Airport to Zurich Airport?
As of September 2026, there are 11 operators available to choose from for flights from Melbourne Airport to Zurich Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to Zurich Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne Airport to Zurich Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Zurich Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Zurich Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Zurich Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Melbourne Airport to Zurich?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Melbourne Airport and Zurich, the leading airline is Etihad Airways, making up 27% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Emirates with 18%, Singapore Airlines with 13%, and Qatar Airways with 9%.

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China Eastern	PriceFrom $1,047	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 241 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $1,114	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 475 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,254	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,536 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,306	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,463 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Finnair	PriceFrom $1,383	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,431 reviews	Search Finnair flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,403	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,602 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,437	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,662 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,502	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,732 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,624	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,487 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
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