Zurich to Birmingham, West Midlands (ZRH–BHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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572 mi airlines charter/private 9/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 12m ago
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LX420
LX Swiss
320
7:20 AM
CEST
8:05 AM
BST
1h 45m
40%
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LX424
LX Swiss
295
5:15 PM
CEST
6:00 PM
BST
1h 45m
40%
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LX421
LX Swiss
E95
8:50 AM
BST
11:40 AM
CEST
1h 50m
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LX425
LX Swiss
E95
6:50 PM
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9:40 PM
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
FRA Frankfurt am Main 3h 25m AZDEET → LHLONH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 3h 30m AFG3KQ → AFG3KQ Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
DUS Düsseldorf 3h 35m AIAZEW → EW Düsseldorf (DUS) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
AMS Amsterdam 3h 45m 6EACAI → 6EBTG3 Amsterdam (AMS) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
GVA Geneva 4h 15m ACAIAZ → U2 Geneva (GVA) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
EDI Edinburgh 4h 25m LXU2WK → U2 Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
DUB Dublin 4h 25m AIB6EI → BAEIFR Dublin (DUB) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
BER Berlin 4h 33m ACAIAZ → FRU2 Berlin (BER) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
MUC Munich 4h 50m AIAZLH → LHNH Munich (MUC) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
PRG Prague 4h 52m ACAIAZ → U2 Prague (PRG) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Zurich to Birmingham, West Midlands
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 572 mi 1h 45m nonstop -1h behind

ZRH–BHX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Swiss leads the route. The flight covers 572 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ZRH–BHX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LX Swiss 9 295, 320 1h45 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
295 Embraer E195-E2 – LX
320 Airbus A320 – LX
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: LX (9 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ZRH to BHX direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to BHX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
80
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
FRA ~3h 25m CDG ~3h 30m DUS ~3h 35m AMS ~3h 45m GVA ~4h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,743
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Birmingham, West Midlands is 1 hour behind Zurich.
ZRH: CEST · BHX: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 5:00 PM in Birmingham, West Midlands.
Distance & Flight Time
572 mi / 921 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Swiss passport holders enter the UK visa-free for stays up to 6 months as visitors. Since the UK left the EU, Swiss citizens must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before departure. The ETA costs GBP 10 and is linked to the passport digitally. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. E-gates at major UK airports are available to Swiss passport holders.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to ZRH

Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.

Facts

ZRH–BHX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zurich to Birmingham, West Midlands route.
Route details
Distance572 mi / 921 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 9 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ZRH
Full nameZürich Airport
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m
Destination: BHX
Full nameBirmingham Airport
IATA / ICAOBHX / EGBB
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr8.6M
Elevation327 ft / 100 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZRH to BHX flights.
Nonstop flights from Zürich Airport to Birmingham Airport take about 1h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 572 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ZRH to BHX: Swiss.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Frankfurt Main, Charles de Gaulle and Düsseldorf.
Birmingham, West Midlands is 1 hour behind Zurich.
Yes, return flights from BHX to ZRH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ZRH to BHX

Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) are connected by nonstop service from Swiss. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ZRH to BHX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZRH to BHX is about 1 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 572 miles (921 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main, Charles de Gaulle and Düsseldorf. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.