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Among airlines operating Zurich to Manchester flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection

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

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

• SWISS
• easyJet

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

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 checked bag in Economy class class
• Air India: a cabin bag in Economy class class

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

Only Economy class is available on flights from Zurich to Manchester.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at 200 € return and stopover options via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) at 195 €.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 20 €–86 € 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.

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

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Duesseldorf Intl (DUS) – 25% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 25% of one-stop connections

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Zurich to Manchester route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at 183 € return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at 218 €, a difference of 35 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Zurich to Manchester route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 53 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Zurich to Manchester flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Manchester are Manchester City Centre, Manchester Oxford Road Station, and O2 Apollo Manchester. These are among the most viewed places in Manchester on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:10 and lands at 9:13
• Latest: departs at 21:30 and lands at 23:33.

The flight takes about 2h 03m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 16% above the route average of 201 €. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Zurich to Manchester takes 2h 03m, covering 1.620 km.

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.

One-way fares from Zurich to Manchester are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 88 €, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Duesseldorf Intl (DUS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 59m, compared to 4h 10m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 5h 59m via London Heathrow (LHR).

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

Manchester Airport (MAN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 6 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• DRIVALIA
• Ace
• Alamo

Return flights from Zurich to Manchester range from 144 € to 281 €, with an average of 201 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 144 € counts as a good deal.