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Flights from Zurich to Manchester

There are no direct flights from Zurich to Manchester. The fastest way is one stop via Washington or Philadelphia, about 12h 56m door to door (3 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 12h 10m
ZRHMHTIAD

Zurich to Manchester at a glance

Fastest journey12h 10mVia Washington, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Washington or Philadelphia

Best ways to fly from Zurich to Manchester

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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ZRH Washington (IAD) MHT
Leg 1: SWISS, United Airlines · Leg 2: GoJet Airlines
Mon12:00 ZRH15:15 IAD2h 15m connection17:30 IAD18:56 MHTUnited Airlines + GoJet Airlines
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 12h 56m
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ZRH Philadelphia (PHL) MHT
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Self-transfer likely ~12h 10m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
6,008 km3,731 miles
Journey time
12h 10mon current schedules
Time difference
-6hManchester vs Zurich
Currency in Manchester
USD
Airports
ZRH → MHT

Flights from Zurich to Manchester: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zurich to Manchester?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Washington and Philadelphia. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Zurich to Manchester?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 10m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,008 km.
Where do you change planes between Zurich and Manchester?
The best connecting points are Washington (IAD) and Philadelphia (PHL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Zurich and Manchester?
Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH). Manchester: Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT).
What is the time difference between Zurich and Manchester?
Manchester is 6 hours behind Zurich.

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