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 (55%) 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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Mar 9

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Ethiopian Air

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Qatar Airways

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Ethiopian Air

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Ethiopian Air

Mar 3

JNB

18h 10m

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Mar 6

ZRH

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 13

JNB

18h 10m

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Feb 26

ZRH

15h 50m

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Qatar Airways

Mar 3

JNB

19h 15m

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Mar 6

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Emirates

Jun 2

JNB

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Jun 11

ZRH

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Multiple Airlines

Feb 13

JNB

10h 55m

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Feb 26

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Emirates

Mar 14

JNB

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Qatar Airways

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JNB

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Apr 7

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Emirates

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ZRH

18h 15m

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Flights to Geneva

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Turkish Airlines

Mar 3

JNB

15h 45m

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GVA

Mar 6

GVA

15h 25m

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JNB

R10 385

Turkish Airlines

Mar 3

JNB

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Mar 6

GVA

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Qatar Airways

Feb 9

CPT

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GVA

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GVA

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Ethiopian Air

Mar 19

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GVA

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Turkish Airlines

Mar 17

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GVA

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Turkish Airlines

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Qatar Airways

Mar 15

DUR

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Ethiopian Air

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JNB

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Qatar Airways

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GVA

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Kenya Airways

Mar 13

JNB

18h 05m

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GVA

26h 45m

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Turkish Airlines

Mar 14

JNB

32h 20m

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GVA

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Flights to Basel

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British Airways

Feb 12

JNB

25h 50m

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Feb 16

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27h 10m

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British Airways

Feb 12

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British Airways

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British Airways

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British Airways

Feb 25

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Turkish Airlines

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Turkish Airlines

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Turkish Airlines

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British Airways

Mar 15

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Kenya Airways

Feb 11

JNB

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Feb 16

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Turkish Airlines

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British Airways

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14:30 - 7:40

JNB

ZRH

18h 10m

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R9 897Ethiopian Air

Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14

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R10 023Qatar Airways

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R10 243Qatar Airways

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R10 306Emirates

Tue, Jun 2 - Thu, Jun 11

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R10 385Turkish Airlines

Tue, Mar 3 - Fri, Mar 6

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R10 447Turkish Airlines

Tue, Mar 3 - Fri, Mar 6

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R10 573Emirates

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R11 313British Airways

Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16

19:35 - 15:05

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BSL

20h 30m

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16:00 - 10:25

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17h 25m

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R11 376British Airways

Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16

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Return

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JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

14:30-7:40

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Fri 20/3

20:15-13:05

2 stops15h 50m

R9 582

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/4

14:30-8:20

2 stops17h 50m

Zurich

Tue 14/4

21:00-13:05

2 stops16h 05m

R9 897

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

13:45-13:40

1 stop24h 55m

Zurich

Sun 8/3

8:45-3:55

1 stop18h 10m

R10 023

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

12:45-7:00

1 stop19h 15m

Zurich

Fri 6/3

8:45-3:55

1 stop18h 10m

R10 243

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

10:05-13:20

1 stop27h 15m

Zurich

Thu 11/6

22:00-16:15

1 stop18h 15m

R10 306

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

19:10-9:55

1 stop15h 45m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Fri 6/3

18:25-10:50

1 stop15h 25m

R10 385

JohannesburgGeneva

JNB - GVA

JNBGVA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

19:10-9:55

1 stop15h 45m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Fri 6/3

11:00-10:50

1 stop22h 50m

R10 447

JohannesburgZurich

JNB - ZRH

JNBZRH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/3

22:20-19:50

1 stop22h 30m

Zurich

Sat 21/3

21:50-20:35

1 stop21h 45m

R10 573

JohannesburgBasel

JNB - BSL

JNBBSL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

22:00-22:50

1 stop25h 50m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 16/2

6:15-10:25

1 stop27h 10m

R11 313

JohannesburgBasel

JNB - BSL

JNBBSL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

19:35-15:05

1 stop20h 30m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 16/2

16:00-10:25

1 stop17h 25m

R11 376

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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 201 with SWISS, R1 977 with British Airways, and R2 205 with Air France.

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Summary info about Switzerland flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R5 051
Best Round-Trip Price	R9 582
Fastest flight time	15h 55m
Popular in	January

The best one-way flight price to Switzerland from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R5 051 (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 582 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zurich).

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The fastest flight to Switzerland from South Africa takes 15h 55m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Basel EuroAirport Swiss).

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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 33% 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 R40 246 per ticket. We’ve had users find flights to Switzerland for as low as R5 659, however. If you’re unable to find a plane ticket for R5 659, but manage to find one for R32 297 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.