Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Manchester Airport.
The timezone in Manchester is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Zurich.
Every week, there are 23 Zurich Airport to Manchester Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as soon as possible, select the 07:00 SWISS flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 21:30 with easyJet.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your ZRH to MAN flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
SWISS has direct flights from Zurich Airport to Manchester Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Manchester — and maybe even more of the United Kingdom if your schedule allows.
SWISS is the top choice for travellers on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering ZRH to MAN flights is SWISS. Its services arrive as planned 74.62% of the time.
Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Of all flights departing from Zurich Airport, 76% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Zurich Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Zurich. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 10 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near ZRH. Whether you're taking an early flight from Zurich Airport to Manchester Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Zurich Airport to Manchester Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MAN instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Manchester Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Surprice and discover more of Manchester and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Manchester Airport about four weeks in advance.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Manchester Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Manchester in March.
The warmest month in Manchester is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC and 23ºC. Book your flights from Zurich Airport to Manchester Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ZRH to MAN in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've seen Manchester. Around 257 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
If you want to check out another major stop in the United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, roughly 113 kilometres south of Manchester. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and The Library of Birmingham are among the biggest draws.