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

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Zurich to Birmingham, West Midlands
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 572 mi 1h 41m nonstop -1h behind 42 1-stop hubs

ZRH–BHX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Swiss leads the route. The flight covers 572 miles in approximately 1h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 9 290, E90 1h41-1h55 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
290 Embraer E190-E2 – LX
E90 Embraer 190 – 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
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to BHX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
SVQ ~6h 50m FAO ~8h 50m RAK ~8h 55m AYT ~10h 39m LIS ~10h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,077
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: CET · BHX: GMT

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 41m to 1h 55m.
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 41m to 1h 55m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out
1-stop connections42 hubs
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 approximately 1h 41m to 1h 55m. The route covers 572 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Swiss.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from ZRH to BHX.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SVQ, FAO, RAK, AYT, LIS, VCE, KRK, FNC, FRA, CDG, FUE, LCA, MAD, TFS, GVA, PMI, AMS, DUS, BUD, MLA, PRG, SOF, BCN, ALC, OPO, SAW, AGP, FCO, DUB, TPA, EDI, BER, MUC, CUN, CPH, OTP, IST, KEF, DOH, DXB, ACE and DEL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 ranges from 1 hours 41 minutes to 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 572 miles (921 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SVQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.