Journey information
Overview: Manchester to Zurich flight
Flights from Manchester to Zurich depart on average 72 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £30 if you book in advance.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:05, the last at 22:45. The fastest flight covers the 1021 km distance in 1h 50m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1021 km |
Average flight duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Flights per day 72 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 1h 50m |
First flight 5:05 |
Last flight 22:45 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 49 days |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Manchester to Zurich
Cheapest price
£147
Average price
£635
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 43 m
Flights per day
80
Distance
1021 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Manchester to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Zurich will cost around £635 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £147.
Of the 80 flights that leave Manchester for Zurich every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 1021 km distance in an average of 2 h 43 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
The slowest flights will take 3 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
U221936:051h55Manchester Airport9:00Zurich Airport£1471One-way0 changes
KL1038 · KL191720:5010h45Manchester Airport8:35Zurich Airport£2141One-way1 change
KL1038 · KL194320:5011h55Manchester Airport9:45EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg£2171One-way1 change
LH4087+
LH57647:004h15Manchester Airport12:15Zurich Airport£2441One-way1 change
KL1036 · KL194317:3015h15Manchester Airport9:45EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg£2461One-way1 change
U221936:051h55Manchester Airport9:00Zurich Airport£1471One-way0 changes
LX3919:002h00Manchester Airport12:00Zurich Airport£2991One-way0 changes
LX38118:402h00Manchester Airport21:40Zurich Airport£2461One-way0 changes
KL1030 · KL19218:553h45Manchester Airport13:40Zurich Airport£11591One-way1 change
SN2184+
SN51036:053h55Manchester Airport11:00Zurich Airport£2911One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Manchester to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £461.
Distance: 1021 km
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Live departures
Manchester to Zurich flight times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Zurich flights for today, Sunday 24 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
U22193 | 17:25 Manchester Airport | 1h55 | 20:20 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1036+ KL1945 | 17:30 Manchester Airport | 19h25 | 13:55 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL1036+ KL1943 | 17:30 Manchester Airport | 15h15 | 9:45 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL1036+ KL1927 | 17:30 Manchester Airport | 3h55 | 22:25 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AF1169+ AF1392 | 17:50 Manchester Airport | 18h55 | 13:45 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
AF1169+ AF1192 | 17:50 Manchester Airport | 15h05 | 9:55 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
LX381 | 18:40 Manchester Airport | 2h00 | 21:40 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1427 · BA762+ BA4058 | 19:50 Manchester Airport | 22h00 | 18:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 2 changes | |
BA1373 · BA732 | 20:00 Manchester Airport | 15h10 | 12:10 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
BA1373 · BA760 | 20:00 Manchester Airport | 14h20 | 11:20 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL1038 · KL1945 | 20:45 Manchester Airport | 16h10 | 13:55 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL1038+ KL1917 | 20:45 Manchester Airport | 10h50 | 8:35 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1038 · KL1947 | 20:45 Manchester Airport | 20h10 | 17:55 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL1038 · KL1943 | 20:45 Manchester Airport | 12h00 | 9:45 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
VY8749 · VY6260 | 20:55 Manchester Airport | 14h50 | 12:45 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
VY8749 · VY6246 | 20:55 Manchester Airport | 10h50 | 8:45 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
QR24 · QR93 | 21:45 Manchester Airport | 34h20 | 9:05 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
QR24 · QR95 | 21:45 Manchester Airport | 15h35 | 14:20 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
| Monday 25 May | |||||
AF1269 · AF1614 | 5:50 Manchester Airport | 7h05 | 13:55 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AF1269 · AF1814 | 5:50 Manchester Airport | 11h45 | 18:35 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AF1269 · AF1392 | 5:50 Manchester Airport | 6h55 | 13:45 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL1028 · KL1925 | 5:55 Manchester Airport | 11h45 | 18:40 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1028 · KL1919 | 5:55 Manchester Airport | 4h10 | 11:05 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1028 · KL1923 | 5:55 Manchester Airport | 9h50 | 16:45 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1028 · KL1945 | 5:55 Manchester Airport | 7h00 | 13:55 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL1028 · KL1949 | 5:55 Manchester Airport | 14h55 | 21:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL1028 · KL1947 | 5:55 Manchester Airport | 11h00 | 17:55 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL1028 · KL1921 | 5:55 Manchester Airport | 6h45 | 13:40 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
LH949 · LH1188 | 6:00 Manchester Airport | 5h20 | 12:20 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
U22193 | 6:05 Manchester Airport | 1h55 | 9:00 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
SN2184+ SN5103 | 6:05 Manchester Airport | 3h55 | 11:00 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
BA1379 · BA740 | 6:55 Manchester Airport | 14h30 | 22:25 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
BA1379 · BA738 | 6:55 Manchester Airport | 12h55 | 20:50 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
BA1379+ BA8767 | 6:55 Manchester Airport | 10h45 | 18:40 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
BA1379 · BA732 | 6:55 Manchester Airport | 4h15 | 12:10 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
BA1379+ BA8765 | 6:55 Manchester Airport | 6h25 | 14:20 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
LH4087+ LH5764 | 7:00 Manchester Airport | 4h15 | 12:15 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
BA1381+ BA8767 | 8:00 Manchester Airport | 9h40 | 18:40 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
BA1381 · BA740 | 8:00 Manchester Airport | 13h25 | 22:25 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
BA1381 · BA738 | 8:00 Manchester Airport | 11h50 | 20:50 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
BA1359+ BA8767 | 8:50 Manchester Airport | 8h50 | 18:40 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
BA1359 · BA762 | 8:50 Manchester Airport | 9h00 | 18:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
BA1359 · BA740 | 8:50 Manchester Airport | 12h35 | 22:25 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
BA1359 · BA738 | 8:50 Manchester Airport | 11h00 | 20:50 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1030 · KL1945 | 8:55 Manchester Airport | 4h00 | 13:55 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL1030 · KL1923 | 8:55 Manchester Airport | 6h50 | 16:45 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1030 · KL1949 | 8:55 Manchester Airport | 11h55 | 21:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL1030 · KL1947 | 8:55 Manchester Airport | 8h00 | 17:55 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL1030 · KL1921 | 8:55 Manchester Airport | 3h45 | 13:40 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1030 · KL1927 | 8:55 Manchester Airport | 12h30 | 22:25 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1030 · KL1925 | 8:55 Manchester Airport | 8h45 | 18:40 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
LX391 | 9:00 Manchester Airport | 2h00 | 12:00 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH2501+ LH5766 | 10:35 Manchester Airport | 4h35 | 16:10 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
VY8747 · VY6248 | 10:45 Manchester Airport | 8h40 | 20:25 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
BA1361+ BA8767 | 10:55 Manchester Airport | 6h45 | 18:40 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
BA1361 · BA740 | 10:55 Manchester Airport | 10h30 | 22:25 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
BA1361 · BA738 | 10:55 Manchester Airport | 8h55 | 20:50 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
BA1361 · BA762 | 10:55 Manchester Airport | 6h55 | 18:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
BA1361 · BA764 | 10:55 Manchester Airport | 10h55 | 22:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
AF1669 · AF1814 | 10:55 Manchester Airport | 6h40 | 18:35 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AF1669 · AF1414 | 10:55 Manchester Airport | 10h30 | 22:25 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1032 · KL1925 | 11:00 Manchester Airport | 6h40 | 18:40 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1032 · KL1927 | 11:00 Manchester Airport | 10h25 | 22:25 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1032 · KL1949 | 11:00 Manchester Airport | 9h50 | 21:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL1032 · KL1947 | 11:00 Manchester Airport | 5h55 | 17:55 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL1032 · KL1923 | 11:00 Manchester Airport | 4h45 | 16:45 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1032 · KL1943 | 11:00 Manchester Airport | 21h45 | 9:45 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
SN2174+ SN5107 | 11:10 Manchester Airport | 4h05 | 16:15 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
LH943 · LH1196 | 11:10 Manchester Airport | 5h15 | 17:25 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1034 · KL1925 | 13:45 Manchester Airport | 3h55 | 18:40 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1034 · KL1927 | 13:45 Manchester Airport | 7h40 | 22:25 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1034 · KL1943 | 13:45 Manchester Airport | 19h00 | 9:45 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL1034 · KL1949 | 13:45 Manchester Airport | 7h05 | 21:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
AF1069 · AF1414 | 14:55 Manchester Airport | 6h30 | 22:25 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AF1069 · AF1192 | 14:55 Manchester Airport | 18h00 | 9:55 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
BA1369 · BA764 | 16:55 Manchester Airport | 4h55 | 22:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
BA1369 · BA740 | 16:55 Manchester Airport | 4h30 | 22:25 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
BA1369 · BA730 | 16:55 Manchester Airport | 15h35 | 9:30 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
BA1369+ BA8763 | 16:55 Manchester Airport | 15h35 | 9:30 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
BA1369 · BA758 | 16:55 Manchester Airport | 17h05 | 11:00 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
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Manchester to Zurich Flights: An Overview
Organising a Swiss vacation is easy, thanks to regular direct and indirect flights from Manchester to Zurich. Passengers can travel straight to Zurich via two daily departures. Alternatively, indirect services leave every hour. The direct flight time is just 1 hour 55 minutes, while the quickest indirect services take 3 hours 30 minutes.
Which airlines fly from Manchester to Zurich?
Both SwissAir and TAB offer direct flights from Manchester to Zurich. Indirect options include Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, KLM, and Joon.
How long is the flight from Manchester to Zurich?
The flight time from Manchester to Zurich is 1 hour 55 minutes, when no stops are required. If a stopover is needed, the fastest journey time will be around 3 hours 30 minutes, offered by Eurowings.
How many flights are there from Manchester to Zurich?
There are two direct connections between Manchester and Zurich every day, with a choice of TAB or Swiss Air flights. TAB offers a morning departure, while Swiss Air flights take off at 6:45 p.m. There are many indirect flight options that leave hourly throughout the week to suit the schedule of passengers.
What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Manchester to Zurich?
Departure airport: Flights to Zurich will depart from Manchester Airport, which is easily accessible from the city centre. Travellers can either catch a Metrolink tram, or take the train from Manchester Piccadilly. Trains leave every 10 minutes during the week, and arrive in just 20 minutes. At the airport, expect a wide range of shops selling travel essentials, fragrances, duty free, books, and much more. There are various dining options and bars, as well as the option to connect to free airport wifi. Look for a network named "_FreeWifi". If speeds aren't fast enough, customers can also create an account with the airport and pay for premium connections, which may be handy for streaming video content.
Arrival airport: All flights from Manchester to Zurich will arrive at Zurich Airport. Upon arrival, visitors can easily reach the city centre. Trains run into the Hauptbahnhof in 10-15 minutes, shuttle buses take 30-40 minutes, and there are tram connections as well. Car rental services can be found in the arrivals terminal, where two hours of free wifi is also available.
FAQs: Manchester to Zurich flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Zurich by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zurich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Zurich
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in all terminals, including WHSmith and Boots.
- Short stay parking near terminals, approximately 7.2€ (£6) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Assistance, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including Aspire and Escape Lounges.
- Located in each terminal.
- Bus: 43, 103, 199
- Train: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail
- Tram: Metrolink
- Free Wi-Fi available for 2 hours; additional time can be purchased.
- Shops located in Airside Center, including duty-free and luxury brands like Gucci and Hermès.
- Parking available in P1, P2, and P3, approximately 5.2€ (CHF 5) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including Swiss and Aspire Lounges, with amenities like food and showers.
- Located in Service Center, open daily.
- Train: S2, S16, S24
- Tram: 10, 12
- Bus: 768, 759
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