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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Manchester to Zurich:

• Earliest: departs at 6:05 am and lands at 8:05 am
• Latest: departs at 6:45 pm and lands at 8:45 pm.

The flight takes about 2h.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Manchester to Zurich:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Manchester to Zurich takes 2h, covering 626 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Manchester to Zurich range from $165 to $297, with an average of $225 over the past 12 months. Anything below $165 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the $225 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $195 round-trip via Berlin Brandenburg (BER), compared to $226 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $21–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by easyJet and SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A220-300 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Manchester to Zurich flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Manchester to Zurich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $78, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

Zurich Airport (ZRH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $17 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Budget
• GREEN MOTION

Flights from Manchester to Zurich usually depart from Manchester (MAN) and arrive at Zurich (ZRH).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Manchester to Zurich route, 33% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 47m.

One-stop flights from Manchester to Zurich most commonly connect through:

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 57% of one-stop connections
• Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Berlin Brandenburg (BER) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Manchester to Zurich. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $208 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $260, a difference of $52.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Manchester and Zurich. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• SWISS
• easyJet

Flying via London Heathrow (LHR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 21m, compared with 4h 56m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 5h 14m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Zurich is 1 hour ahead of Manchester (Central European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Zurich are Hallenstadion, Lindenhof and Stadion Letzigrund. These are among the most viewed places in Zurich on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Manchester to Zurich flights:

• SWISS: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• easyJet: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.