Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Zurich Airport is 2 hours.
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Zurich one hour ahead of Manchester.
Flights from MAN to ZRH start at 08:50 — the earliest with SWISS. The last service of the day is at 18:50 with SWISS. In total, you can choose from 20 weekly Manchester Airport to Zurich Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your MAN to ZRH flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Flying into Zurich (and then exploring more of Switzerland!) is a cinch with SWISS. This popular airline has direct flights from Manchester Airport to Zurich Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is SWISS.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for MAN to ZRH flights is SWISS.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Manchester Airport to Zurich Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MAN and ZRH include:
Dusseldorf International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Manchester Airport to Zurich Airport flight is Rs8,543. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs17,830. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book seven months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MAN to ZRH.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Zurich Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MAN to ZRH by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Manchester Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
59.39% of flights that depart Manchester Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Manchester to Manchester Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Manchester Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near MAN:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're landing on a late Manchester Airport to Zurich Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near ZRH:
Explore without limits with a Zurich Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and see more of Zurich and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Zurich. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Manchester Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Zurich. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Manchester Airport to Zurich Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 27ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAN to ZRH in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
If you want to check out another great destination in Switzerland, head for Bern, about 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral are highlights.