| Outbound | Return | Airlines | Shop | Baggage | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Zurich | Outbound 08/12/25 1 Stopover (AMS) KL1048, KL1927 03h 45min | Return 24/12/25 1 Stopover (AMS) KL1918, KL1047 08h 50min |  KLM |  | £166 | ||
| Best option Birmingham Zurich | Outbound 08/12/25 direct LX0421 01h 50min | Return 24/12/25 direct LX0420 01h 55min |  Swiss International Air Lines |  | £189 | ||
| Birmingham Zurich | Outbound 05/12/25 2 Stopovers (BCN, PMI) U26653, VY3900, U25306 30h 40min | Return 11/12/25 1 Stopover (BER) EW8761, FR2961 27h 15min |   easyJet, Vueling Airlines |  | £178 | ||
| Birmingham Zurich | Outbound 25/08/25 1 Stopover (AMS) KL1048, KL1921 19h 10min | Return 30/08/25 1 Stopover (AMS) KL1926, KL1043 15h 25min | KLM |  | £368 | ||
| Birmingham Zurich | Outbound 05/12/25 1 Stopover (AMS) KL1046, KL1925 03h 50min | Return 11/12/25 1 Stopover (AMS) KL1924, KL1051 04h 50min | KLM |  | £167 | ||
| Birmingham Zurich | Outbound 08/12/25 1 Stopover (PMI) FR1954, U25306 20h 05min | Return 24/12/25 1 Stopover (AMS) KL1926, KL1041 14h 20min |  Ryanair, easyJet |  | £168 | ||
| Birmingham Zurich | Outbound 08/12/25 1 Stopover (AMS) KL1050, KL1917 10h 25min | Return 24/12/25 1 Stopover (AMS) KL1920, KL1051 10h 25min | KLM |  | £169 | ||
| Birmingham Zurich | Outbound 05/12/25 1 Stopover (AMS) KL1050, KL1917 10h 25min | Return 11/12/25 1 Stopover (AMS) KL1924, KL1051 04h 50min | KLM |  | £177 | ||
| Birmingham Zurich | Outbound 08/12/25 1 Stopover (AMS) KL1048, KL1927 03h 45min | Return 24/12/25 1 Stopover (AMS) KL1920, KL1047 05h 55min | KLM |  | £182 | ||
| Birmingham Zurich | Outbound 05/12/25 1 Stopover (OPO) FR8514, U27745 10h 40min | Return 11/12/25 1 Stopover (BER) EW8761, FR2961 27h 15min | Ryanair, easyJet |  | ? | £184 |
Stops
- Direct flight
Airline
- KLM
- Swiss International Air Lines
- Lufthansa
- Eurowings
- SAS Scandinavian Airlines
Tips and tricks to help you find cheap flights from Birmingham to Zurich
Favourite airline: Swiss
76 % of flights booked on the route from Birmingham to Zurich are booked with Swiss, KLM and Air France.
Swiss
32 %
KLM
24 %
Air France
20 %
Cheapest weekday: e.g. Sunday
Flight prices fluctuate during the week. Flights are cheapest on Monday, Thursday and Sunday by 1 %.
Direct flights are more expensive
On this route, direct flights are £22.00 more expensive than flights with a stopover.
non stop flight
1 stop
01h 45min
06h 35min
216 £
194 £
Favourite connection: via Amsterdam
When booking flights from Birmingham to Zurich 29 % of travellers prefer to fly via Amsterdam.
Route
bookings
1 stopover Amsterdam Schiphol
03h 45min, from 196 £
29 %
1 stopover Paris - Charles de Gaulle
06h 35min, from 194 £
24 %
Direct flights
01h 45min, from 216 £
22 %
Useful information about the flight from Birmingham to Zurich
Art and history in Zurich
Known as a city where banks from around the world sit side-by-side, there is plenty to see in Zurich that is not money-related. There's a traditional old town which is a treat to stroll around, a magnificent art gallery and choice of museums to view. Take time to also visit ancient churches, the large zoo and a shopping street lined with the best brands in Europe. Lake Zurich is also within walking distance of the centre of town and is lovely to see at any time of the year.
When is the best time to travel to Zurich?
The summer months can be hot, and in winter the temperature hovers around freezing and it is often foggy. Spring and autumn are usually mild. To experience a festival, visit Zurich in August when there is a street parade for the Techno Festival, or try the Sechseläuten Festival held in April when the locals burn winter by setting fire to an effigy named "Böögg".
Some useful facts before travelling to Zurich
There are many languages spoken in this cosmopolitan city. The majority of locals speak Swiss, French, German and English. When it comes to eating out in Zurich, expect to pay 20% to 30% more than in London. A budget meal costs around 25 CHF, for example.
Accommodation is priced at roughly 120 CHF for a hotel room, and it costs approximately 34 CHF per person for a stay in a hostel. There is a range of accommodation available, from budget rooms to 5-star hotels.
Getting around Zurich by public transport
Zurich International Airport is 13km from the centre of the city. Travelling from the airport is easy - on level 2 there is a train station and the trip into town takes 10 minutes. A single fare is around 6.60 CHF. Hop on a tram and the journey will take 40 minutes and cost the same as the train. Taxis are available, and the average fare is around 70 CHF. Once in the centre of Zurich, it is possible to walk to most areas and take in the sites. A top tip is to purchase a ZürichCard which covers public transport and special offers for a selection of attractions, activities and museums.
Important flight information
Flight information: Birmingham - Zurich
| Outbound and return from | 165,97 £ |
|---|---|
| Flight duration | min. 01:50 |
| Return flight duration | min. 01:55 |
| Distance | 922 km |
| Flights per week | 16 |
| Departure airport | Airport Birmingham (BHX) |
| Arrival airport | Airport Zurich (Zürich)-Kloten (ZRH) |
| Destination country | Flights to Switzerland |
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