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

• Earliest: departs at 07:15 and lands at 09:06
• Latest: departs at 17:15 and lands at 19:06.

The flight takes about 1h 51m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Zurich to Birmingham.

A direct flight from Zurich to Birmingham takes 1h 51m, covering 572 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 Zurich to Birmingham range from £209 to £333, with an average of £269 over the past 12 months. Anything below £209 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 25% above the £269 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £233 return via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI), compared with £262 for direct.

SWISS is the only airline operating Zurich to Birmingham flights. 64% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £21–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 190 E2 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A220-300 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £104 to £857. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Zurich to Birmingham are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £95, which is 46% below the typical average for this route.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £7 for economy cars. Top options include:

• DRIVALIA
• GREEN MOTION
• Wheego
• Alamo
• Budget

Flights from Zurich to Birmingham usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Birmingham (BHX).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning 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 Zurich to Birmingham route, 36% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 11m.

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

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 85% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Zurich to Birmingham. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £248 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £332, a difference of £84.

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

Only SWISS operates flights between Zurich and Birmingham.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 16m, compared to 4h 32m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 5h 04m via Dublin (DUB).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Birmingham are Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham Hippodrome, and International Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Birmingham on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Zurich to Birmingham flights:

• SWISS: offers extra legroom; 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

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