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Summary info about Switzerland flight prices, duration and airlines
Best One-Way Price | £24 |
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Best Return Price | £47 |
Fastest flight time | 1h 35m |
Operated By | 3 airlines |
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For momondo users, the most popular city in Switzerland is Zurich, which is visited about 170% more often than any other city in Switzerland. Other very common cities that our users travel to are Geneva and Basel.
Switzerland is full of notable places to explore, many with significant historical value to the region and the world. Some of the most popular landmarks in Switzerland are Saas-Grund Ski Resort, Verbier Ski Resort, Champery Ski Resort, and Rhine Falls, among many more.
The best prices found on momondo for flights to Switzerland are:
£13 per person with Wizz Air
£25 per person with Vueling
£25 per person with easyJet
There are a total of 34 airlines that operate flight routes to Switzerland, with SWISS being the most popular option. An estimated 34% of those flying into Switzerland choose to fly with SWISS. If you’re unable to find tickets with SWISS, then easyJet and British Airways are also popular airlines to fly with.
The average flight duration from United Kingdom to Switzerland depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from London Heathrow to Zurich is 1h 40m on average, while flying from Manchester to Zurich is 1h 55m on average. Zurich is the most popular airport in Switzerland.
The most popular airport in Switzerland to fly to is Zurich, based on our data. In the past 12 months, 59% of all momondo users who travelled to Switzerland chose to fly into Zurich airport, which is located in the city of Zurich.
The cost to fly to Switzerland varies based on a variety of factors, but you can expect to find prices as low as £13 or as high as £11,491. Based on recent airfare data, we’ve found that a ticket to Switzerland for £467 or less is a good deal, whereas £511 is the average cost.
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Cheapest flight routes to Switzerland
These routes have the cheapest flights to Switzerland found by momondo users in United Kingdom
| Departing | Destination | Best Time | Best Price |
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| Bristol | Basel | 1h 35m | £44 |
| Bristol | Geneva | 1h 35m | £45 |
| Birmingham | Geneva | 1h 40m | £47 |
| Manchester | Geneva | 1h 50m | £47 |
| London | Basel | 1h 35m | £48 |
| London | Geneva | 1h 40m | £48 |
| Manchester | Basel | 1h 45m | £49 |
| Liverpool | Geneva | 1h 50m | £49 |
| London | Zurich | 1h 45m | £55 |
| Edinburgh | Geneva | 2h 10m | £57 |
| Edinburgh | Basel | 2h 05m | £57 |
| Liverpool | Basel | 4h 15m | £104 |
| Belfast | Geneva | 5h 05m | £109 |
| Manchester | Zurich | 1h 55m | £110 |
| Glasgow | Basel | 4h 45m | £110 |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | Zurich | 7h 05m | £111 |
Best things to do and see in Switzerland
International Hot-Air Balloon Festival is one of the most captivating events held in Switzerland and has been happening every January since 1972. Taking place in Château-d'Oex, it's a gathering of over 100 hot air balloons piloted by over 20 different countries. The festival spans over nine days, and on the seventh night, you will see a unique 'night-glow show' where the balloons float around lit by their burners against the snowy mountain backdrop. The event changes locations in the area but always happens in front of a white snow-capped mountain. The second most popular swiss event is the Geneva motor show. It happens early every march and is the ultimate runway for new cars. At this event, major car developers reveal their latest automotive innovations vehicles to the world. This event has been taking place since 1905 and sets the benchmark of new trends in the motor vehicle world.
Switzerland has long been synonymous with superior cheeses. There is no better way to experience this than smothering fresh warm breadsticks in silky melted swiss cheeses. The tradition of the communal fondue has been a prefered way to eat cheese in Switzerland since the 18th century. When you book flights to Switzerland, make sure you add a dinner reservation at Le Dézaley to your itinerary. This 4-star restaurant has long been a local favourite home of the best fondue in Switzerland. If you've booked flights to Switzerland and are heading to Zurich, you must try the traditional dinner dish Zürcher Geschnetzeltes, which translates to veal in mushroom and cream sauce. The dish first appeared in cookbooks in 1947 and is now a classic at most Zurich restaurants. This creamy dish is prepared with white wine and garlic and is slowly simmered to perfect over low heat. Visit Zunfthaus zur Waag resturant to expereince this rich and hearty dish.
From the breathtaking scenery of the Alpes to charming villages like Grindelwald, there are many things to do and see in this tiny European country. Lovers of the outdoors will be enchanted by the landscapes of the Welschtobel biking trail. While hiking fans can stretch their legs on a Mount Rigi Panorama Trail. If you do find yourself in Grindelwald, catch a train to Jungfraujoch. Nicknamed the "Top of Europe," this scientific observatory is perched on a tiny peak and boasts the best view of the UNESCO World Heritage site glacier, the epic Great Aletsch. A trip to Lucerne will take you back in time to a medieval city surrounded by sparkling blue lakes, waterfront promenades and historic buildings. A trip to Switzerland would not be complete if you didn't experience the tradition of tobogganing. Sliding down the side of a snowy mountain in a toboggan has been a favourite ride in Switzerland since the 1880s and is still popular among adrenaline junkies. One of the most popular toboggan runs is the Feeblitz bobsleigh run as it is the highest roller-coaster in the Alpes.
Citizens of the Uk do not need a visa to visit Switzerland. However, you will need to ensure that your passport is valid for at least six months. Your passport will also need to have two blank pages in it to be considered fully valid. You will need proof that you have sufficient funds for the duration of your trip, as well as your return back home. The best way to do that is to produce an onward or return flight ticket on arrival. You will also need to show documents that prove the purpose of your visit.
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