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✈️ Cheap flights to Switzerland
Compare fares to Switzerland from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Zürich (ZRH). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Switzerland
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZRH | Zürich | Zurich | Main |
| GVA | Geneva Intl | Geneva | Main |
| ACH | Sankt Gallen Altenrhein | St. Gallen | Regional |
| BRN | Bern | Bern | Regional |
| LUG | Lugano | Agno | Regional |
Zurich and Geneva are the main international airports, with Basel's EuroAirport also convenient; excellent rail links connect Switzerland with France, Germany, Italy and Austria.
📅 Best time to fly to Switzerland
Best: June-September for hiking, lakes and mountain railways; December-March for skiing and snowy villages.
Cheaper shoulder season: May and October – fewer crowds and lower prices, though some high-altitude lifts and passes may close.
Avoid: November and April – the in-between months when many mountain resorts pause between seasons.
Weather by month in Zurich
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- 5°Feb⛅
- 10°Mar⛅
- 14°Apr⛅
- 19°May🌧
- 22°Jun🌧
- 24°Jul🌧
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- 19°Sep⛅
- 14°Oct⛅
- 8°Nov⛅
- 4°Dec⛅
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Switzerland
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Zurich | 787 km | 1 h 35 min | |
| New York → Zurich | 6,309 km | 8 h 15 min | |
| Los Angeles → Zurich | 9,534 km | 12 h 10 min | |
| Chicago → Zurich | 7,130 km | 9 h 15 min | |
| Miami → Zurich | 7,845 km | 10 h 05 min | |
| San Francisco → Zurich | 9,376 km | 12 h 00 min | |
| Toronto → Zurich | 6,490 km | 8 h 30 min | |
| Paris → Zurich | 476 km | 1 h 15 min | |
| Dubai → Zurich | 4,767 km | 6 h 25 min | |
| Delhi → Zurich | 6,148 km | 8 h 05 min | |
| Mumbai → Zurich | 6,539 km | 8 h 35 min | |
| Singapore → Zurich | 10,304 km | 13 h 05 min | |
| Sydney → Zurich | 16,568 km | 20 h 40 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Switzerland
- Zurich – Switzerland's largest city combines a historic old town, lakeside promenades and a lively arts scene.
- Lucerne – A picture-perfect old town with covered bridges, framed by Mount Pilatus and Rigi.
- Interlaken & Jungfrau Region – Gateway to Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen's waterfalls and the Jungfraujoch.
- Zermatt – A car-free village beneath the Matterhorn with year-round skiing and superb hiking.
- Bern – Arcaded medieval streets, a famous clock tower and the river Aare loop make the capital charming.
- Geneva – Home to the Jet d'Eau fountain, an elegant old town and many international organisations.
💡 Flight hacks
Money hackAlways pay in the local currency
When a card machine offers to charge you in your home currency, say no – the conversion rate is almost always worse.
Planning hackCheck entry rules twice
Visa and entry rules change often – check the official government site when you book and again a week before you fly.
Flights to Switzerland: questions
What is the main airport in Switzerland?
The main international airport is Zürich (ZRH) in Zurich. Other airports with scheduled flights include Geneva (GVA), St. Gallen (ACH), Bern (BRN).
How long is the flight from London to Switzerland?
A nonstop flight from London to Zurich covers about 787 km and takes around 1 h 35 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Switzerland?
June-September for hiking, lakes and mountain railways; December-March for skiing and snowy villages.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Switzerland?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: May and October – fewer crowds and lower prices, though some high-altitude lifts and passes may close.
Do I need a visa to fly to Switzerland?
It depends on your passport. See our Switzerland visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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