What are the most popular cities to visit in Switzerland?

Switzerland is full of interesting cities to visit if you’re interested in touring the country. The majority of our users (54%) visit Zurich more than other cities in the country, but other popular cities in Switzerland include Geneva and Basel.

How long is the flight from South Africa to Switzerland?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in South Africa, such as Johannesburg OR Tambo or Cape Town Intl, and flying into Switzerland, then you can expect flight times to average 10h 50m and 11h 10m, respectively.

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Flights to Zurich

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Etihad Airways

Mar 8

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20h 35m

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Qatar Airways

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Ethiopian Air

Mar 9

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15h 50m

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Emirates

Feb 22

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26h 00m

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Mar 8

ZRH

18h 50m

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Qatar Airways

Feb 22

JNB

18h 15m

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Mar 1

ZRH

22h 55m

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JNB

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Ethiopian Air

Mar 8

JNB

18h 10m

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Mar 15

ZRH

15h 50m

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R10 294

Ethiopian Air

Feb 5

JNB

18h 10m

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Feb 9

ZRH

15h 50m

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Qatar Airways

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JNB

24h 55m

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Mar 16

ZRH

18h 10m

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Ethiopian Air

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ZRH

15h 50m

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Emirates

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R10 519

Emirates

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ZRH

18h 15m

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Qatar Airways

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ZRH

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Flights to Geneva

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Turkish Airlines

May 14

JNB

15h 45m

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GVA

May 24

GVA

24h 00m

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JNB

R9 989

Ethiopian Air

Mar 9

JNB

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GVA

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Turkish Airlines

Mar 13

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GVA

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R10 310

Multiple Airlines

Mar 9

JNB

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Qatar Airways

Mar 12

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18h 40m

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GVA

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R10 535

Ethiopian Air

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Ethiopian Air

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Ethiopian Air

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Multiple Airlines

Feb 12

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Turkish Airlines

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JNB

15h 45m

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Kenya Airways

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22h 10m

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GVA

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Kenya Airways

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May 24

GVA

31h 00m

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R10 952

Flights to Basel

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Multiple Airlines

Feb 4

CPT

28h 30m

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BSL

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BSL

37h 35m

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R10 197

Multiple Airlines

Feb 3

CPT

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R10 519

Multiple Airlines

Feb 4

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R10 535

Multiple Airlines

Feb 4

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22h 45m

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R10 695

Turkish Airlines

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Multiple Airlines

Feb 4

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Multiple Airlines

Feb 4

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Multiple Airlines

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Multiple Airlines

Feb 3

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Multiple Airlines

Feb 4

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28h 30m

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Mar 7

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British Airways

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British Airways

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14:30 - 7:40

JNB

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18h 10m

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20:15 - 13:05

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R9 780Ethiopian Air

Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 24

9:50 - 6:30

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R9 844Etihad Airways

Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 15

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R9 860Qatar Airways

Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13

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R9 989Turkish Airlines

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R10 262Emirates

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R10 278Qatar Airways

Sun, Feb 22 - Sun, Mar 1

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R10 310Turkish Airlines

Fri, Mar 13 - Fri, Mar 20

13:40 - 12:25

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R11 145Emirates

Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 15

22:00 - 15:05

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R11 546British Airways

Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16

19:35 - 19:05

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24h 30m

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16:00 - 7:35

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14h 35m

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R11 562British Airways

Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16

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Return

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JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Tue 24/2

20:15-13:05

2 stops15h 50m

R9 780

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

9:50-6:30

1 stop21h 40m

Zurich

Sun 15/3

10:45-8:20

1 stop20h 35m

R9 844

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

14:45-8:05

1 stop17h 20m

Zurich

Wed 13/5

15:50-8:50

1 stop17h 00m

R9 860

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

17:50-9:35

1 stop15h 45m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sun 24/5

10:30-10:30

1 stop24h 00m

R9 989

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/2

18:50-19:50

1 stop26h 00m

Zurich

Sun 8/3

14:35-10:25

1 stop18h 50m

R10 262

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/2

13:45-7:00

1 stop18h 15m

Zurich

Sun 1/3

15:40-15:35

1 stop22h 55m

R10 278

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

19:05-17:25

1 stop23h 20m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Fri 20/3

18:25-10:50

1 stop15h 25m

R10 310

Cape TownZurich

CPT - ZRH

CPTZRH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

13:40-12:25

1 stop23h 45m

Zurich

Sun 15/3

14:35-16:45

1 stop25h 10m

R11 145

JohannesburgBasel

JNB - BSL

JNBBSL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

22:00-15:05

1 stop18h 05m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 16/2

10:55-10:25

1 stop22h 30m

R11 546

JohannesburgBasel

JNB - BSL

JNBBSL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

19:35-19:05

1 stop24h 30m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 16/2

16:00-7:35

1 stop14h 35m

R11 562

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Switzerland flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest flight to Switzerland?

The cheapest flights to Switzerland recently found by momondo users are R1 225 with SWISS, R2 017 with British Airways, and R2 250 with Air France.

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Summary info about Switzerland flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R5 235
Best Round-Trip Price	R9 780
Fastest flight time	18h 50m
Popular in	January

The best one-way flight price to Switzerland from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R5 235 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zurich).

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The best round-trip flight price to Switzerland from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R9 780 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zurich).

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The fastest flight to Switzerland from South Africa takes 18h 50m (Cape Town Intl to Geneva Geneve-Cointrin).

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January has the highest demand for flights to Switzerland, with a 5% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Switzerland

Which airlines fly to Switzerland?

SWISS, Emirates and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Switzerland according to our data. SWISS is the first choice among our users, with 32% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Switzerland. Keep in mind that there are 14 different airlines that fly to Switzerland on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the most popular airport in Switzerland to fly to?

Zurich is the most popular airport in Switzerland to fly to at the moment. Out of all our users who flew to Switzerland in the past year, 55% of them chose to fly into Zurich’s Zurich airport. Keep in mind that there may be other airports within Switzerland that are also a great option to fly to.

How much are flights to Switzerland?

On average, a flight to Switzerland will cost R41 077 per ticket. We’ve had users find flights to Switzerland for as low as R5 776, however. If you’re unable to find a plane ticket for R5 776, but manage to find one for R32 964 or less, then this is still a great deal. Keep in mind that flight costs vary depending on where you fly from, what time of year you travel, and what airline you fly with.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Switzerland?

Flying to Switzerland on a Tuesday or Monday is your best option since this is when flight prices tend to be at their lowest for the week. The most expensive day of the week to fly to Switzerland is on a Saturday.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Switzerland?

Prices for flights to Switzerland were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Switzerland?

As of January 2026, there are 15 operators available to choose from for flights to Switzerland.

How old do you have to be to fly to Switzerland?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Switzerland.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Switzerland?

The required travel and health documents for your Switzerland trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Switzerland. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Switzerland?

momondo collates all your flight options in one place and lets you filter them to find the perfect flight to Switzerland. momondo saves you time and could save you money on your trip.

Can I find flights to Switzerland with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for flights to Switzerland to just show those with flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights to Switzerland?

Once you have performed a search for flights to Switzerland, momondo helps you find the right flight by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Switzerland right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to Switzerland. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.