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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Major museum and gallery with fine art, local history, decorative arts and changing exhibitions in the city centre.
Flights from Zurich to Birmingham depart on average 43 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £96 but you can travel from only £85 by coach.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:50, the last at 22:05. The fastest flight covers the 938 km distance in 1h 45m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 938 km |
Average flight duration 2h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £96 |
Flights per day 43 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 45m |
First flight 5:50 |
Last flight 22:05 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£126
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£182
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
4 h 20 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
9 h 35 m
Flights on 17 Sept
3
Distance
938 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Zurich to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Birmingham will cost around £182 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £126.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 3 flights from Zurich to Birmingham, including 3 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 938 km distance in an average of 9 h 35 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .
The slowest flights will take 20 h 5 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.






Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £127 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £127, while a flight costs an average of £427.
Distance: 938 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£427 Average Price | £127 Average Price Cheapest | £232 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 23h 59m Average total duration 23h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.8 - 5.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Birmingham:
A coach is £300 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Birmingham costing on average £427.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Coach takes on average 23h 29m.
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Birmingham flights for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:25 Zurich | 20h05 | 8:30 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:30 Zurich | 4h20 | 17:50 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:50 Zurich | 4h20 | 19:10 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Birmingham International Airport -> Birmingham New Street
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Birmingham 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 Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Zurich to Birmingham flights use the Zurich Airport to Birmingham International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Birmingham airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Zurich Airport is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zurich Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available for 2 hours; additional time can be purchased. ATMs are located in Arrival and Departureas, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zurich Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zurich Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Birmingham International Airport is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi for up to 4 hours. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham International Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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