Flights to Switzerland

Your flight time to Switzerland depends on where you’re flying from and which airport you’re landing in. A journey from New York to Switzerland will take just under ten hours including a connection in London, while Los Angeles to Switzerland takes around 14 hours with a connection.

You can fly to Switzerland from a number of US cities. Flights with British Airways include a connection at either London Heathrow or London Gatwick.

Spring and summer are the most popular times of the year to visit Switzerland, so book flights in autumn or winter to pay less for your flights but still enjoy activities like skiing and autumnal hikes.

The best time to visit Switzerland depends on the reason for your visit. You can head out on hikes in the spring and summer, while adventure-seekers visit in the colder months to enjoy the wide variety of winter sports on offer, like skiing and glacier climbing. In the summer season you can tick off one of the country’s 1500 incredible lakes and enjoy water activities such as paddleboarding and water skiing.

With a little forward planning, a trip to Switzerland can fit any budget. If you’re visiting to spend time in the great outdoors, the good news is that nature is free – the country’s outstanding hiking trails and lakes can be toured for no cost. You can also explore Switzerland’s cities by foot, with a lot of its attractions located in the city centres.

Local museums and galleries also offer free and cheap days to visit their collections. And if you’re feeling peckish, some restaurants offer fixed-price lunch specials. If your accommodation has a fridge, you can stock up on local groceries and picnic essentials. Most towns have fountains where you can fill up your water bottle with pure mountain water for free too.

Switzerland has one of Europe’s most efficient and comprehensive public transport networks. From trains and buses running from the major cities to smaller towns and villages, you can navigate the country with ease. Beautiful scenery awaits if you travel on the Glacier Express. You can also book a hire car and drive between your destinations – and admire the beautiful routes as you do.

You can also hire a car with British Airways if you want to get out of the city and see more of what Switzerland has to offer. You’ll receive great benefits, with all mandatory charges included and 24-hour customer support, plus you’ll collect Avios points on every rental.

Whether it’s the spectacular mountain scenery, the adrenaline-fuelled activities, the city culture or the delicious food, Switzerland has something to tempt all visitors. Blessed with many microclimates, you can ski in the Alps one day and enjoy palm-lined beaches the next. Don’t forget to fill your stomach – and your suitcase – with Swiss chocolate, which has a reputation as some of the best in Europe. The cheese lovers are in luck too, as there are over 400 cheeses made here.

You can book a hand baggage-only ticket or make the most of our generous baggage allowance. If you choose economy standard or one of our British Airways Holidays’ packages, each passenger can check in a bag weighing up to 23kg – in addition to a handbag, laptop case or other small bag. Families travelling in any cabin with younger children can also check in one car seat and one fully collapsible pushchair. Read more about baggage allowances for children.

If you’re flying in our business cabin, you can check in two bags weighing up to 32kg each. Read our baggage guide for full details.

Citizens of the UK and Ireland and EU passport holders do not need a visa to visit Switzerland. If you hold a passport from a country or territory outside of these areas, you may need to apply for a visa before you travel. You can find out more about visa requirements for all the countries we fly to on our visa information page.

With outstanding service starting the minute you book, you can choose to fly with hand baggage only or pick a price including a 23kg checked baggage allowance and free seat selection 24 hours before you fly. Onboard you’ll find HEPA-filtered air, quality catering and a warm, uniquely British welcome.

Sit back, relax and let us take care of you every step of the way.