Travelling from Birmingham Airport (BHM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Zurich is seven hours ahead of Birmingham and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your BHM to ZRH flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like October, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Birmingham Airport to Zurich Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between BHM and ZRH include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Miami International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Zurich Airport flight is P28,359. A round-trip ticket right now is P42,636. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BHM to ZRH if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Birmingham Airport to Zurich Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
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Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Birmingham Airport to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHM)
BHM is located at 5900 Airport Highway.
Of the flights that depart from Birmingham Airport, 79% land on schedule at their destination.
Birmingham Airport is about 14 kilometers from central Birmingham. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near BHM. Whether you have an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Zurich Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're landing on a late Birmingham Airport to Zurich Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near ZRH:
Hit the road running by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of Zurich and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Birmingham Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Zurich. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Birmingham Airport to Zurich Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BHM to ZRH sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've done Zurich, now it's time to explore other corners of Switzerland. Travel about 72 kilometers west to Basel to check off its leading sights. From Art Basel to Basel Minster and Muensterplatz, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 97 kilometers south-west of Zurich, Bern is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Experience major highlights starting with Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.