Flights Manchester → Zurich
MAN → ZRH
Route overview
The flight route connects Manchester, whose airport opened in 1934, with Zurich, where the destination airport, which has been operational since 1948, serves over 31 million passengers annually. This busy route is operated by a mix of aircraft types including Fokker 100, Airbus A320, and Avro RJ100, catering to the high demand between these two cities.
The Manchester (MAN) → Zurich (ZRH) route is operated by Swiss International Air Lines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 20.4/100 (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 Manchester the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Zurich: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Manchester (MAN) to Zurich (ZRH) heads south-east for about 1,007 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 41m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Manchester the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); 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 MAN-ZRH
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Frequently asked questions about MAN-ZRH
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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 Manchester-Zurich route is about 1,007 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.
