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British Airways
BA 0756
→ Outbound · 25 Sep
LHR
London Heathrow
GVA
Switzerland
8:00 PM
25 Sep
1h 35m
Direct
10:35 PM
25 Sep
← Return · 5 Oct
GVA
Geneva
LHR
London Heathrow
3:25 PM
5 Oct
1h 50m
Direct
4:15 PM
5 Oct
from
£127
Return · per adult
British Airways
BA 0716
→ Outbound · 31 Jan
LHR
London Heathrow
ZRH
Switzerland
12:40 PM
31 Jan
1h 50m
Direct
3:30 PM
31 Jan
← Return · 10 Feb
ZRH
Zurich
LHR
London Heathrow
4:30 PM
10 Feb
1h 45m
Direct
5:15 PM
10 Feb
from
£131
Return · per adult
British Airways
BA 0742
→ Outbound · 3 Nov
LHR
London Heathrow
GVA
Switzerland
3:05 PM
3 Nov
1h 50m
Direct
5:55 PM
3 Nov
← Return · 13 Nov
GVA
Geneva
LHR
London Heathrow
6:45 AM
13 Nov
1h 50m
Direct
7:35 AM
13 Nov
from
£133
Return · per adult
British Airways
BA 0748
→ Outbound · 16 Nov
LHR
London Heathrow
GVA
Switzerland
5:55 PM
16 Nov
1h 45m
Direct
8:40 PM
16 Nov
← Return · 26 Nov
GVA
Geneva
LHR
London Heathrow
1:10 PM
26 Nov
1h 50m
Direct
2:00 PM
26 Nov
from
£137
Return · per adult
British Airways
BA 0728
→ Outbound · 29 Nov
LHR
London Heathrow
GVA
Switzerland
8:35 AM
29 Nov
1h 45m
Direct
11:20 AM
29 Nov
← Return · 9 Dec
GVA
Geneva
LHR
London Heathrow
3:35 PM
9 Dec
1h 45m
Direct
4:20 PM
9 Dec
from
£138
Return · per adult
British Airways
BA 0744
→ Outbound · 12 Dec
LHR
London Heathrow
GVA
Switzerland
3:50 PM
12 Dec
1h 50m
Direct
6:40 PM
12 Dec
← Return · 22 Dec
GVA
Geneva
LHR
London Heathrow
6:35 AM
22 Dec
1h 50m
Direct
7:25 AM
22 Dec
from
£159
Return · per adult
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Top 4 airlines flying from London to Switzerland
Cheapest and average return economy fares by carrier, from our sampled live searches. Fares change constantly — tap Search to see live prices for your dates.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flights | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways | £114 | £168 | Direct available | |
 Luxair | £312 | £312 | With stops | |
 Air France | £322 | £390 | With stops | |
 Aer Lingus | £355 | £355 | With stops |
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Insights & trends for London to Switzerland flights
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How much is a return flight from London to Switzerland?
Return flights from London to Switzerland typically cost between £127 and £161 in August, though fares move with demand, season and how early you book. The lowest fare our search found recently was £114 — a great price and well below the usual range, so a price near this is worth grabbing. Keeping your dates flexible and comparing nearby days is the easiest way to land at the cheaper end.
What is the cheapest day to fly to Switzerland?
The cheapest day to depart to Switzerland is usually Tuesday, when fares start from around £132 — midweek departures tend to be quieter and cheaper. Wednesday is typically the most expensive day to fly out (around £159), as weekend travel is popular with leisure and business travellers alike. Where your plans allow, moving your outbound to a cheaper weekday can noticeably lower the total fare.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Switzerland?
Flights to Switzerland are generally cheapest departing in the morning, with fares from around £114. Departures in the evening tend to cost more (about £133), as those slots are more convenient and in higher demand. Picking an off-peak departure time is a simple way to trim the price without changing your dates.
What is the cheapest London airport to fly to Switzerland from?
The cheapest return flights to Switzerland depart from London Heathrow (LHR), from around £133. London has several airports serving this route and fares can vary between them — Gatwick (LGW) is often the priciest at around £322. It's worth checking which London airport is both cheapest and most convenient for you before booking.
Can I save money by flying with a stopover to Switzerland?
For Switzerland, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct, with fares from around £114 versus about £230 for a 1-stop itinerary. A direct flight also saves you time and the hassle of a connection, so it's usually the better all-round choice on this route. Stopovers only tend to pay off here if a particular date or airline happens to be cheaper.
Average return fare to Switzerland by month
The cheapest month to fly from London to Switzerland is typically March, with return economy fares from £114. Fares are usually highest in July (around £183). Figures are indicative, from sampled live fares, and change with demand.
Cheapest sampled return economy fare, London to Switzerland, per month (gaps estimated). Search live for exact prices.
When to book flights from London to Switzerland
Are your dates flexible? These are the ideal times to fly to Switzerland based on our flight data — find the cheapest days for a 7-day trip.
Cheap flights to Switzerland from across the UK
You don't have to fly from London. The cheapest UK departure for Switzerland is currently London from £133. Compare return economy fares and typical flight times below — figures are indicative from sampled fares.
Indicative cheapest return economy fares by UK origin. Pick your dates in the search form above.
Reviews of airlines servicing Switzerland
See what customers who have flown with Air France, British Airways and more to Switzerland have to say. Each airline is scored on boarding, crew, food, comfort and entertainment.
Air France
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Air France
9.0WonderfulAir France gave me a really pleasant start to my trip. The airport staff were helpful, the boarding process was organized, and the cabin crew made everyone feel welcome. The whole experience felt smooth and professional.
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About flights to Switzerland
Overview
Switzerland packs an extraordinary amount into a small, beautifully organised country: glacier-topped Alps, mirror-still lakes, cosmopolitan cities and some of the most scenic railways in the world. It is an easy short-haul hop from the UK, with frequent flights and fast onward trains. This hub covers every Swiss city we fly to. Typical flight time from London is about 1 hour 45 minutes, and from Manchester roughly 2 hours.
Best time to fly to Switzerland
There are two clear peak seasons. Winter, from around December to early April, is for skiing and snowboarding in resorts such as Zermatt, Verbier and St Moritz. Summer, from June to September, brings warm days for hiking, swimming and city breaks, with the mountains at their greenest. Spring and autumn are quieter and generally better value – check the When to book chart above to see how fares move through the year. The Christmas period and UK school holidays are the busiest and priciest times to travel.
Main gateway cities & airports
Most UK travellers arrive into Zurich (ZRH), the largest airport and the gateway to central and eastern Switzerland; Geneva (GVA), best for Lake Geneva, Montreux and the western Alps; or EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse (BSL) in the north-west. All three have railway stations at or beneath the terminal, so you can be on an intercity train within minutes of collecting your bags.
Airlines and routes
SWISS and British Airways fly direct from London Heathrow, Gatwick and City to Zurich and Geneva throughout the year. easyJet runs a large network into Geneva, Zurich and Basel from Gatwick, Luton, Bristol, Manchester, Edinburgh and other bases, while Jet2.com and Ryanair add further routes, including extra ski-season flights from regional airports in winter. Direct flights are the norm; from smaller UK airports it is worth comparing connecting options through hubs such as Amsterdam, Paris or Frankfurt.
Popular places to visit in Switzerland
- Zurich: a lively lakeside city with a medieval old town, a strong food scene and easy mountain day trips.
- Lucerne: covered wooden bridges, a mountain-ringed lake and cruises to Mount Pilatus and Rigi.
- Interlaken and the Jungfrau region: the base for Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen and railways climbing high into the Bernese Alps.
- Zermatt: a car-free resort beneath the Matterhorn, superb for skiing in winter and walking in summer.
- Geneva and Lake Geneva: international Geneva, the vineyard terraces of Lavaux and elegant Montreux along the water.
Top tips for finding cheap flights to Switzerland
- Travel in the shoulder months of May, June, September and October, when demand and fares typically ease – the price charts on this page show the pattern.
- Be flexible on airport: compare Zurich, Geneva and Basel, as one can be noticeably cheaper for the same week.
- Fly midweek and avoid Friday and Sunday departures during the ski season, when prices peak.
- Book early for Christmas and February half-term travel, and set a fare alert so you can move quickly when a good price appears.
Travel essentials
UK passport holders do not need a visa for tourism in Switzerland: you can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period, with a passport valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure. Switzerland is in the Schengen area but not the EU, and its currency is the Swiss franc (CHF); cards are accepted almost everywhere. For the best value, book winter and Christmas trips well ahead and use the When to book chart above to time a shoulder-season visit.
Baggage & hand-luggage allowance for flights to Switzerland
Your allowance to Switzerland depends on the airline and the fare you book. The table below shows typical long-haul allowances so you know roughly what to expect — always confirm the exact limits with your airline before you fly.
| Fare type | Hand baggage | Checked baggage |
|---|---|---|
| Basic / Light economy | 1 small under-seat bag | Usually none — add for a fee |
| Standard economy | 1 cabin bag + 1 personal item | Typically 1 × 23 kg |
| Premium economy | 1–2 cabin bags + personal item | Typically 2 × 23 kg |
| Business / First | 2 cabin bags + personal item | Typically 2 × 32 kg |
Indicative only. Allowances vary by airline, route and fare — always check your airline's baggage policy.
Packing & baggage tips
- Full-service carriers (e.g. British Airways, Turkish Airlines, KLM) usually include a checked bag on long-haul economy fares; basic/low-cost fares often don't.
- Cabin (hand) bag size is commonly around 56 × 45 × 25 cm — confirm your airline's limit before you pack.
- Liquids in hand luggage must be in containers of 100 ml or less, inside one clear resealable bag.
- Weigh your bags at home — airport excess-baggage fees are far higher than pre-booked allowances.
- Extra or heavier bags are almost always cheaper added online in advance than at the airport.
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