Flights Birmingham → Zurich
BHX → ZRH
Route overview
The flight route connects Birmingham to Zurich, utilizing aircraft such as the Fokker 100 and Avro RJ100. The destination airport in Zurich opened in 1948 and currently handles over thirty-one million passengers annually.
The Birmingham (BHX) → Zurich (ZRH) route is operated by Swiss International Air Lines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 21.4/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Zurich the average ATFM delay is 0.7 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Birmingham the average ATFM delay is 58.0 minutes.
Heading to Zurich: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Birmingham (BHX) to Zurich (ZRH) heads south-east for about 921 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 34m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Birmingham the average ATFM delay is 58.0 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Zurich it is 0.7 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss International Air Lines (LX) | 59% | 27 min | 0.8% |
Airlines operating BHX-ZRH
Frequently asked questions about BHX-ZRH
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Swiss International Air Lines.
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The Birmingham-Zurich route is about 921 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £220, barring extraordinary circumstances.
