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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Manchester to Zurich:

• Earliest: departs at 06:05 and lands at 08:05
• Latest: departs at 18:45 and lands at 20:45.

The flight takes about 2h.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Manchester to Zurich:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Manchester to Zurich takes 2h, covering 626 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Manchester to Zurich range from £127 to £228, with an average of £172 over the past 12 months. Anything below £127 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the £172 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £155 return via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN), compared with £173 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £16–£76 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by easyJet and SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A220-300 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Manchester to Zurich flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Manchester to Zurich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £61, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

Zurich Airport (ZRH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £13 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Budget
• GREEN MOTION

Flights from Manchester to Zurich usually depart from Manchester (MAN) and arrive at Zurich (ZRH).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Manchester to Zurich route, 33% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 47m.

One-stop flights from Manchester to Zurich most commonly connect through:

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 57% of one-stop connections
• Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Manchester to Zurich. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £157 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £198, a difference of £40.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Manchester and Zurich. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• SWISS
• easyJet

Flying via London Heathrow (LHR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 21m, compared to 4h 56m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 5h 14m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Zurich is 1 hour ahead of Manchester (Central European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Zurich are Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum, Hallenstadion, and Opernhaus Zürich. These are among the most viewed places in Zurich on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Manchester to Zurich flights:

• SWISS: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• easyJet: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

One of the most popular flight routes between Manchester and Zurich is a direct flight operated by Swiss Air Lines. There are typically at least three of these a day. KLM offers flights with a single layover in Amsterdam along the way, while flights operated by Air France usually have one layover in Paris en route. If you're flying with Brussels Airlines, these routes usually have a single layover in Brussel before heading to Zurich.

If you're a UK national carrying a full British passport, you don't need a visa to visit Zurich, but your passport must be less than 10 years old and valid for at least three months after the date you plan to leave Zurich. You're able to travel to countries in the Schengen area for a maximum of 90 days per 180 days.

There are typically three ways to get to the city centre from the airport, including taxis, trams and trains. You can catch a taxi from in front of the arrival terminals 1 and 2, and the trip will take around 15min. You'll find the tram station situated directly outside the arrival terminal, and your trip will usually take 10min or so. Lastly, you can take the train from the underground level of the building across the street from the arrivals terminal. The train is the cheaper option and takes around 10min.

There are several hotel options if you want to stay on site at the airport. Radisson Blu Hotel is a stylish four-star option, while Hyatt Regency offers comfortable guest rooms at the main square at The Circle. Another option is the budget-friendly Capsule Hotel Alpine Garden, with over 100 capsules in eight rooms.