Question 1

Which flights to Switzerland should I look at if I want to see the Matterhorn?

Accepted Answer

Matterhorn is in Zermatt, which is closest to Bern Airport (BRN), however, you can also fly to any of the major airports in Zurich, Geneva or Basel. From Zurich it takes 3.5h by train and 3.35h by car, from Geneva 4h by train and 3h by car and from Basel 4h by train and 4.5h by car. All timings are an approximation.

Question 2

Where should I fly to if I want to go to the Jungfrau Region?

Accepted Answer

The closest airport to the Jungfrau Region is Bern Airport, from which it takes approx. 1h to reach Jungfrau by car and train. Alternatively, you can also fly to EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg in Basel and take the BaselDirect Intercity trains to the Interlaken Ost station. This takes approx. 2h.

Question 3

What holidays should I look out for when booking flights to Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

July is festival season in Switzerland. If you're interested in attending one of the local events, you should look out for tickets to Paléo music festival in Nyon and the Montreux Jazz festival, both of which take place in July. Airfares and hotel prices may increase during this period.

Question 4

Which airport is best to fly to for a skiing holiday?

Accepted Answer

You can find ski resorts all over Switzerland, but two of the most popular destinations are in Zermatt and St Moritz. Zermatt and St Moritz are both accessible from Zurich airport, as well as Orio al Serio and Linate airports in Milan. Flights to Bern and Geneva are also conveniently located for an onward journey to Zermatt.

Question 5

Should I hire a car at Zurich Airport?

Accepted Answer

Since Zurich Airport is about 6 miles (10 km) from the city centre, you should consider car hire. The car hire area is easily accessible on Level One of the airport centre. Some of the car hire agencies at this airport include Goldcar, Alamo and Europcar, with a range of car models you can consider, including sedans, SUVs and compact cars. You can also consider booking your car hire through KAYAK as you plan your trip, to save time and money.

Question 6

As I'm travelling to Switzerland from the UK, what documents do I need?

Accepted Answer

If you are a British citizen, you don't need a visa to enter Switzerland. However, you will need to provide a valid passport. You will be able to use the “All Passports” lane at passport control.

Question 7

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United Kingdom to Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from the United Kingdom to Switzerland. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/Switzerland-CH0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United Kingdom to Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United Kingdom to Switzerland is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/Switzerland-CH0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United Kingdom to Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from the United Kingdom to Switzerland with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/Switzerland-CH0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 10

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United Kingdom to Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from the United Kingdom to Switzerland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/Switzerland-CH0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Switzerland is Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL), with an average flight price of £68.

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to fly to Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Switzerland is Friday when return tickets can be as cheap as £247. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, when return prices are £417 on average.

Question 13

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to Switzerland is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost £219 on average. Morning departures are around 1% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Switzerland is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £246.

Question 14

What is the cheapest flight to Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest ticket to Switzerland from the United Kingdom found in the last 72 hours was to Basel EuroAirport Swiss, at £56 return. The most popular route is Birmingham (BHX) to Zurich (ZRH) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £107.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United Kingdom to Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from the United Kingdom to Switzerland is March, when tickets cost £61 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and August, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £241 and £235 respectively.

Question 16

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United Kingdom to Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

To get a below-average price on the flight from the United Kingdom to Switzerland, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Question 17

How long is the flight to Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

An average direct flight from the United Kingdom to Switzerland takes 3h 50m, covering a distance of 565 miles. The shortest route is London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva (GVA) with an average flight time of 1h 30m.

Question 18

What are the most popular destinations in Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Geneva (52% of total searches to Switzerland). The next most popular destinations are Zurich (47%) and Bern (1%). Searches for flights to Lugano (0%) are also popular.

Question 19

How much is a flight to Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

A flight to Switzerland costs £255 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £25 for the route London Stansted Airport (STN) to Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL). The most popular routes on KAYAK are Bristol to Basel which costs £181 on average, and Birmingham to Geneva, which costs £341 on average.

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