Travelling from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, making Zurich six hours ahead of Birmingham.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your BHM to ZRH flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Zurich Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between BHM and ZRH:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Zurich Airport flight is $703. A return fare is currently $1,065. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BHM to ZRH if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Zurich Airport across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BHM to ZRH.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
The address for BHM is 5900 Airport Highway.
80.37% of flights leaving Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport land at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of BHM.
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near BHM:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion to explore Zurich and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Zurich Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Zurich in January.
When reserving your flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Zurich Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 27ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BHM to ZRH around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be discovered after you've seen Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Start your sightseeing at Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.