Travelling from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Birmingham Airport to Zurich Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Zurich is one hour ahead of Birmingham and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Each week, there are seven Birmingham Airport to Zurich Airport flights. If you'd like to take off early, take the 08:35 SWISS flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 18:55 with SWISS.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your BHX to ZRH flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
SWISS offers direct flights from Birmingham Airport to Zurich Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Zurich — and maybe even more of Switzerland if your schedule allows.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is SWISS.
With 73.68% of services arriving as scheduled, SWISS is the most punctual carrier offering BHX to ZRH flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Birmingham Airport to Zurich Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between BHX and ZRH include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Brussels International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
£35 is the best price for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Zurich Airport flight. A return flight starts from £93. These prices may change based on demand.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from BHX to ZRH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Zurich Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Landing cheap flights from BHX to ZRH is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Birmingham Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Of all flights leaving Birmingham Airport, 72% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham Airport is approximately 14 kms (9 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near BHX. Whether you're catching an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Zurich Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you have a late Birmingham Airport to Zurich Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near ZRH:
Grab a Zurich Airport rental car and discover Zurich and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 11 kms (7 miles) away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The quietest month for a flight from Birmingham Airport to Zurich Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Zurich based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Birmingham Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you want to go to Zurich during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 27ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BHX to ZRH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Zurich. Around 72 kms (45 miles) away to the west, check out popular attractions including Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
Around 97 kms (60 miles) south-west of Zurich, Bern is another favourite stop in Switzerland. No visit is complete without checking out Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.


