What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Zurich to Sydney?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 52% of one-stop itineraries from Zurich to Sydney on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Zurich to Sydney?

Hong Kong (HKG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,826.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Zurich to Sydney?

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 51m.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Zurich to Sydney?

Flights via Bangkok (BKK) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 22h 35m.

How long is the flight from Zurich to Sydney?

Airlines like China Eastern and Turkish Airlines fly from Zurich to Sydney in about 48h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 16555 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Zurich to Sydney round-trip?

Currently priced at $711, Etihad Airways will fly you from Zurich to Sydney and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,667 and $1,992, respectively. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 67% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zurich to Sydney one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $700. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Cathay Pacific, as they are both options that can get you from Zurich to Sydney for a low price.

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What are the most popular airlines that fly from Zurich to Sydney?

The most popular airlines flying from Zurich to Sydney are Etihad Airways, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZRH to SYD?

When flying from Zurich to Sydney, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Can I find deals for flights from Zurich to Sydney that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Zurich to Sydney flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Zurich to Sydney?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Zurich to Sydney.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Zurich to Sydney?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich to Sydney by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Zurich to Sydney?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Zurich to Sydney flights typically cost between $2,401 and $3,080 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,953 on Multiple Airlines (18 Oct-31 Oct).

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Sun 18/1015:55

ZRH

SYD

3 stops35h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 31/1021:30

SYD

ZRH

2 stops26h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 1/7$1,953

Wed 23/911:10

ZRH

SYD

1 stop35h 00m

Etihad Airways

Fri 6/1121:30

SYD

ZRH

1 stop43h 15m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 1/7$1,954

Wed 19/821:55

ZRH

SYD

1 stop24h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 28/810:00

SYD

ZRH

1 stop29h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 1/7$1,956

Thu 12/1114:40

ZRH

SYD

2 stops42h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 22/1122:15

SYD

ZRH

2 stops34h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 1/7$1,964

Fri 23/1020:35

ZRH

SYD

2 stops53h 10m

Oman Air

Mon 9/1112:45

SYD

ZRH

2 stops64h 20m

Oman Air

Deal found 1/7$1,967

Wed 16/907:40

ZRH

SYD

2 stops27h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 25/120:05

SYD

ZRH

3 stops33h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 1/7$1,969

Sun 18/1020:35

ZRH

SYD

2 stops29h 25m

Oman Air

Fri 6/1112:10

SYD

ZRH

2 stops40h 55m

Oman Air

Deal found 3/7$1,974

Thu 10/914:05

ZRH

SYD

3 stops33h 55m

China Eastern

Mon 2/1112:00

SYD

ZRH

1 stop28h 55m

China Eastern

Deal found 5/7$1,976

Wed 16/910:50

ZRH

SYD

3 stops35h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 18/113:25

SYD

ZRH

2 stops34h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 1/7$1,977

Mon 17/811:30

ZRH

SYD

3 stops40h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 31/811:00

SYD

ZRH

1 stop28h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 5/7$1,979

Thu 22/1007:40

ZRH

SYD

2 stops27h 30m

Turkish Airlines

Sun 1/1121:30

SYD

ZRH

2 stops46h 00m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 2/7$1,980

Wed 14/1015:55

ZRH

SYD

3 stops35h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 11/1113:25

SYD

ZRH

2 stops34h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 4/7$1,982

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Round-trip from	$1,953
One-way from	$772
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$2,776

Turkish Airlines
18/10-31/10
5 total stops
62h 05m total
Zurich to Sydney

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Etihad Airways
17/8
1 total stop
35h 05m total
Zurich to Sydney

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($74 potential savings vs. average return price).

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ZRH - SYD

ZRHSYD

Zurich

Sun 13/9

14:05-08:00

3 stops57h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/11

21:30-06:55

1 stop43h 25m

$1,976

ZurichSydney

ZRH - SYD

ZRHSYD

Zurich

Tue 10/11

11:05-21:50

2 stops48h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/1

21:30-13:45

2 stops26h 15m

$2,055

ZurichSydney

ZRH - SYD

ZRHSYD

Zurich

Tue 10/11

11:05-06:15

3 stops33h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/1

07:15-10:00

3 stops36h 45m

$2,247

ZurichSydney

ZRH - SYD

ZRHSYD

Zurich

Wed 25/11

06:40-21:50

2 stops29h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 27/12

21:30-09:30

2 stops46h 00m

$2,288

ZurichSydney

ZRH - SYD

ZRHSYD

Zurich

Sun 29/11

20:35-09:45

2 stops51h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/1

11:40-19:05

2 stops65h 25m

$2,369

ZurichSydney

ZRH - SYD

ZRHSYD

Zurich

Fri 23/10

13:35-07:55

1 stop33h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/11

11:50-07:40

2 stops53h 50m

$2,418

ZurichSydney

ZRH - SYD

ZRHSYD

Zurich

Wed 11/11

15:10-06:35

1 stop29h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/11

16:35-06:45

1 stop24h 10m

$2,490

ZurichSydney

ZRH - SYD

ZRHSYD

Zurich

Tue 4/8

19:00-06:10

2 stops27h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/8

07:40-09:40

2 stops34h 00m

$2,607

ZurichSydney

ZRH - SYD

ZRHSYD

Zurich

Mon 30/11

15:10-06:50

1 stop29h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/12

13:00-13:40

2 stops34h 40m

$2,679

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ZurichSydney

ZRH - SYD

ZRHSYD

Zurich

Mon 17/8

15:30-22:05

1 stop22h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/8

06:00-20:05

1 stop22h 05m

$2,683

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Zurich to Sydney?

The best time to book flights from Zurich to Sydney is 50 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to Sydney?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Sydney (average of $1,866). Flying from Zurich to Sydney in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,776). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andEtihad Airways from Zurich to Sydney have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,563 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,563 reviews

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8.2

Very Good

1,563 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,403 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,563 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Etihad Airways

7.3

Good

1,476 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,563 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Zurich to Sydney?
Airlines like China Eastern and Turkish Airlines fly from Zurich to Sydney in about 48h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 16555 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Zurich to Sydney round-trip?
Currently priced at $711, Etihad Airways will fly you from Zurich to Sydney and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,667 and $1,992, respectively. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 67% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zurich to Sydney one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $700. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Cathay Pacific, as they are both options that can get you from Zurich to Sydney for a low price.
Can I find deals for flights from Zurich to Sydney that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Zurich to Sydney flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Zurich to Sydney?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Zurich to Sydney.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Zurich to Sydney?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich to Sydney by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to Sydney?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Sydney (average of $1,866). Flying from Zurich to Sydney in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,776). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Etihad Airways	Cheapest$711	Average$1,986	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
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