Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Birmingham International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Birmingham is one hour behind Zurich and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Take your pick of 12 weekly Zurich Airport to Birmingham International Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with SWISS is the earliest flight available. SWISS operates the latest service of the day at 17:25.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your ZRH to BHX flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
SWISS is your ticket to exploring Birmingham (and maybe even some other great parts of United Kingdom!). Check out the direct flights from Zurich Airport to Birmingham International Airport offered by this popular airline.
SWISS tops the list for bookings on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for ZRH to BHX flights is SWISS.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Zurich Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight is $113. A round-trip fare right now is $260. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book seven months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ZRH to BHX.
The cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Birmingham International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from ZRH to BHX.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Of all flights departing from Zurich Airport, 69.02% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Zurich Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Zurich. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to ZRH? If you're catching an early flight from Zurich Airport to Birmingham International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
If you're coming in on a late Zurich Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near BHX:
Pick up a Birmingham International Airport rental car and explore Birmingham and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Birmingham International Airport about one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
From Birmingham International Airport, Birmingham is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
June is the busiest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Birmingham International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Birmingham in January.
When booking your flight from Zurich Airport to Birmingham International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Birmingham, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ZRH to BHX sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Birmingham. Around 161 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in United Kingdom, consider Bristol, roughly 121 kilometres south-west of Birmingham. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are among its highlights.