Zurich to Birmingham Flights
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Airfare Highlights
From flights departing on Fri, 30 Oct 2026.
Weather in Zurich and Birmingham
Live forecast for both cities, 12 Oct to 15 Oct.
Zurich
Thu, 15 Oct- Mon16° / 4°
- Tue18° / 6°
- Wed20° / 8°
Birmingham
Thu, 15 Oct- Mon18° / 11°
- Tue17° / 14°
- Wed17° / 11°
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Holidays and peak dates for Birmingham
Fares and hotel rates usually run higher around these dates. Booking earlier or moving your trip by a day or two often costs less.
Busiest periods: Summer holidays (01 Jul – 31 Aug), Christmas and New Year (20 Dec – 02 Jan).
- 30NovSaint Andrew's DayMonday
- 25DecChristmas DayFriday
- 28DecBoxing DayMonday
- 01JanNew Year's DayFriday
- 02Jan2 JanuarySaturday
Fixed-date national holidays. Festivals that follow the lunar calendar shift each year and are not listed here, so check the exact date for your travel year.
How to travel Zurich to Birmingham
Ways to make this trip that you can book on FlyX, compared by price and journey time.
Air distance is about 921 km. 11 airlines operate this route.
Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.
Airlines flying from Zurich to Birmingham
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Lufthansa Flights
- Fares from
- CHF 488
- Non-stop
- None in these results
- Departures
- 30 in the list above
British Airways Flights
- Fares from
- CHF 208
- Non-stop
- None in these results
- Departures
- 28 in the list above
Swiss Flights
- Fares from
- CHF 524
- Non-stop
- 1 in these results
- Departures
- 24 in the list above
Klm Royal Dutch Flights
- Fares from
- CHF 185
- Non-stop
- None in these results
- Departures
- 23 in the list above
Aer Lingus Teoranta Aerlinte Eirean Flights
- Fares from
- CHF 273
- Non-stop
- None in these results
- Departures
- 9 in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
| Fastest flight duration | 1h 50m · Swiss |
|---|---|
| First departure of the day | 06:15 · British Airways |
| Last departure of the day | 21:50 · Emirates Airlines |
| Flight options found | 128 |
| Direct / non-stop options | 1 |
| Airport codes | Zurich–ZRH, Birmingham–BHX |
Fares and timings are indicative. The exact price is confirmed with the airline when you search.
Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
The search for Fri, 30 Oct found 128 flight options, 1 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 06:15 and the last around 21:50. The fastest flight takes about 1h 50m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from CHF 185, Afternoon from CHF 185, Evening from CHF 185. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Destination & City Travel Guide
About Zurich
Zurich is compact enough to explore between train trips. The old town follows both sides of the Limmat, with narrow streets leading towards Lindenhof and church towers. Lake Zurich adds a waterfront walk or boat trip, and the city’s main station opens routes across Switzerland. Travellers from India may be using Zurich as an entry point for a longer holiday, but the centre offers a useful first day. Airport trains take around fifteen minutes to Zürich Hauptbahnhof.
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Tips for travellers from India
The area around Zürich Hauptbahnhof suits a short stay with onward Swiss rail travel, while an old-town hotel puts the Limmat lanes closer. Airport trains reach the main station, but some services continue beyond it, so read the platform display rather than assuming every train terminates in Zurich. A lakefront hotel may still need a tram or walk after the main-station arrival.
Lindenhof, the riverbanks and the old town can be connected on foot without a succession of tram rides. The streets rise away from the Limmat, making a river-level route easier with luggage than a detour through the hilltop lanes. A Lake Zurich boat trip is a separate scheduled service; choose the departure pier and return point rather than treating every lake boat as a circular sightseeing tour. The main station is also a useful boundary between a compact city visit and a longer Swiss excursion. Lucerne or mountain destinations need their own train plan and should not be treated as nearby Zurich neighbourhoods. For a brief stop, keep the old town and lakefront together, then return to Hauptbahnhof for the airport. A hotel across the lake or outside the central rail corridor changes that simple transfer pattern, so compare the complete route before selecting accommodation.
Best time to visit Zurich
May to September, roughly 12–25°C, for lake walks and boat trips.
Places to visit in Zurich
How to reach Zurich
By Air: Zurich Airport (ZRH) is about 10 km north of the centre; frequent trains reach Zürich Hauptbahnhof in about 15 minutes. Trams, buses and taxis provide other connections.
By Rail: Zürich Hauptbahnhof has direct airport trains and long-distance services across Switzerland.
By Road: Airport buses and taxis serve regional destinations; intercity road links radiate from Zurich.
What to do in Zurich
Walk old town lanes to Lindenhof.
Take a boat trip on Lake Zurich.
See the collection at Kunsthaus Zürich.
Visit the Swiss National Museum beside the main station.
Zurich airport information
Zurich Airport (ZRH).
About Birmingham
Birmingham’s centre combines civic squares with canal paths and former industrial districts. The Library of Birmingham overlooks Centenary Square, and the Jewellery Quarter preserves workshops connected to the city’s metalworking past. A walk along Gas Street Basin gives a different view of the centre. Travellers from India often come for family or university links, so the city can be a base for wider Midlands visits. Birmingham Airport connects to an adjacent rail station by a short Air-Rail Link.
Read more about Birmingham
What's new in Birmingham
- May 2025: Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery reopened its refurbished history galleries, restoring more space for exploring the city’s past.
- October 2025: Pre-Raphaelite works and the Staffordshire Hoard returned to public display at the museum, expanding the collections available on a central visit.
Tips for travellers from India
Stay near New Street for rail connections and central shopping, or near Centenary Square for the library, galleries and canal approaches. The Jewellery Quarter is a distinct neighbourhood with its own workshop heritage, rather than another name for the retail centre. Gas Street Basin works as the outdoor link in a central day after an indoor museum visit.
At the airport, take the Air-Rail Link to Birmingham International station before boarding a train towards Birmingham New Street. Birmingham International and New Street are different stations, and an airport-area hotel does not put the city centre outside the door. The National Exhibition Centre is beside the airport district, so exhibition visitors may prefer that base. Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery’s reopened collections can anchor a day around the civic squares, followed by the library and canals. A Jewellery Quarter visit is easier as a separate walk with time for the workshop streets. For a family visit elsewhere in the Midlands, check the onward station before committing to a central hotel.
Best time to visit Birmingham
May to September, about 10–22°C, for canalside walks.
Places to visit in Birmingham
How to reach Birmingham
By Air: Birmingham Airport (BHX) is about 16 km from the centre; Air-Rail Link plus a direct train reaches Birmingham New Street in roughly 15–20 minutes. Buses and taxis also serve the airport.
By Rail: Birmingham New Street is the main hub; Birmingham International is linked to the airport terminal.
By Road: Local buses and the motorway network connect the airport and city; coaches use Birmingham Coach Station.
What to do in Birmingham
Visit the Library of Birmingham and Centenary Square.
Walk through the Jewellery Quarter.
Follow the canal path at Gas Street Basin.
Explore Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.
Birmingham airport information
Birmingham Airport (BHX).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking Zurich to Birmingham flights in advance?
There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Zurich to Birmingham dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Friday at CHF 185. This can change from week to week.
How far is Zurich from Birmingham by air?
The direct air distance between Zurich (ZRH) and Birmingham (BHX) is about 921 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from ZRH to BHX?
Yes. 1 non-stop flight is listed on this page for Zurich to Birmingham. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly Zurich to Birmingham?
Lufthansa, British Airways, Swiss, Klm Royal Dutch and 1 other are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
How long is the flight from Zurich to Birmingham?
The quickest non-stop Zurich to Birmingham flight on this page takes about 1h 50m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
What is the baggage allowance on Zurich to Birmingham flights?
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 1 Pieces, 20 KG and 15 KG. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
What is the cheapest Zurich to Birmingham flight fare?
The lowest Zurich to Birmingham fare on this page is CHF 185. Fares on the same dates run up to CHF 1,953, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.
What time do Zurich to Birmingham flights depart?
On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 06:15 and the last around 21:50, local time at Zurich. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
Why does the price change after clicking Book Now?
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Approx route distance: 920.71 km.
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Lowest Zurich to Birmingham airfare, in 30 days and in 90 days
| Cheapest Fare | Fare | Date | Airline | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest Airfare | CHF 185 | 30/10/2026 | Klm Royal Dutch | 06:50 |
| Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days | CHF 182 | 07/11/2026 | Klm Royal Dutch | 06:50 |
| Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days | CHF 176 | 06/01/2027 | Klm Royal Dutch | 06:50 |
Book Zurich to Birmingham Flight Tickets on FlyX
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Zurich to Birmingham Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Zurich and Birmingham is about 921 KM. In these results, journey times range from 1h 50m to 26h 45m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.
Zurich to Birmingham Flight Schedule and Timing
The search for these dates returned 128 flight options, 1 of them non-stop. The first departure from Zurich is at 06:15 and the last is at 21:50. Flights leave from Zurich Airport and land at Birmingham International Airport.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
| Flight Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Route | Zurich to Birmingham |
| Aerial Distance | 921 KM |
| Flight Duration | 1h 50m - 26h 45m |
| Airport Codes | Zurich - ZRH, Birmingham - BHX |
| Total Flights Available | 128 flights1 direct127 with layovers |
| First Flight Departure | Departs at 06:15 |
| Last Flight Departure | Departs at 21:50 |
| Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM) | 46 flights0 direct46 with layovers |
| Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM) | 32 flights0 direct32 with layovers |
| Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM) | 22 flights0 direct22 with layovers |
| Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM) | 19 flights1 direct18 with layovers |
| Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM) | 9 flights0 direct9 with layovers |
Airport Information & Terminals
BHX: Birmingham airport. Birmingham airport transfer should be matched to the exact hotel, suburb or meeting area. Rail can work well for light luggage, but late arrivals, winter weather and family baggage often make a direct cab or booked transfer easier.
