Zurich to Manchester, Greater Manchester (ZRH–MAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ZRH–MAN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Swiss and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 626 miles in approximately 1h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 124 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX Swiss Also: AI | 21 | 221, 290, E90 | 1h44-2h | – | Star Alliance | AI |
| U2 easyJet | 4 | 320 | 2h05 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Manchester, Greater Manchester from Zurich
| Metric | ZRH→MAN | BSL→MAN | FMM→MAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZRH | – | 49 mi | 87 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 29 | 5 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 44m | 1h 50m | 2h 10m |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · MAN: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 5:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester.
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.
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.
Rail from Manchester Airport station (between Terminals 1/2 and 3, connected by free shuttle bus) to Manchester Piccadilly takes 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak). Metrolink tram is slower (55 min) but cheaper and connects to suburbs not served by rail. Long-distance trains depart directly from the airport station to Liverpool (55 min), Leeds (80 min), and other northern cities.Taxis from arrivals cost £25–40 to the city centre; Uber operates from a designated zone. The Skylink bus connects all three terminals. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Among the wettest of any major UK airport. Rain is possible in any month. Manchester averages over 200 rainy days per year. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with occasional fog delaying operations and infrequent but disruptive snow. Summers are mild at 18–24°C with unpredictable showers.
Wind from the west and southwest is the most common operational disruption. Rare but severe winter ice events can cause significant delays. Pack waterproofs year-round. A warm layer is useful even in August.
ZRH–MAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to MAN
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Manchester Airport (MAN) are connected by nonstop service from Swiss and easyJet. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ZRH to MAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to MAN ranges from 1 hours 44 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 626 miles (1,007 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 58 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
124 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BSL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL), Memmingen (FMM) and Stuttgart (STR).