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

• Earliest: departs at 07:10 and lands at 09:15
• Latest: departs at 21:30 and lands at 23:35.

The flight takes about 2h 05m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Zurich to Manchester takes 2h 05m, 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 Zurich to Manchester range from £131 to £249, with an average of £183 over the past 12 months. Anything below £131 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 15% above the £183 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £170 return via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), compared with £183 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £18–£75 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 Embraer 190 E2 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Zurich to Manchester flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Zurich to Manchester are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £71, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

Manchester Airport (MAN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £6 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• DRIVALIA
• Ace
• Alamo

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Manchester route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 49m.

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

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 57% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Duesseldorf Intl (DUS) – 14% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Zurich to Manchester. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £160 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £194, a difference of £34.

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

• SWISS
• easyJet

Flying via Duesseldorf Intl (DUS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 59m, compared to 4h 10m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 5h 59m via London Heathrow (LHR).

Manchester 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 Manchester are Etihad Stadium, Heaton Park, and Manchester Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Manchester on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Zurich to Manchester 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 checked bag in Economy class class

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