We are doing the Rick Steve Switzerland tour in fall of 2026 and curious about flights and/or short extension ideas after tour. We flew thru Zurich this year and it was a great experience, nice clean and efficient airport. I’m not familiar with flying out of Bern to US, and with the tour length we are also open to extending a couple days to depart from somewhere we have not visited. Any input is appreciated, have found this site helpful in the past.
Posted by
Chicago
3831 posts
I recommend flying in and out of Zurich. You are familiar with the airport and know it’s easy to get to via train. Bern does not have an international airport.
I haven’t taken the tour, but many spend extra time in Murren or Wengen.
You can also stay longer in Bern. Bern to Zurich airport is approximately 1.25 hours.
Enjoy the tour!!
Posted by
6254 posts
I have not reviewed the tour itinerary, but train travel is so easy in Switzerland, anywhere with an intl airport is a safe bet. Geneva region is another option.
Posted by
SE Pennsylvania
3087 posts
I flew in and out of Zurich.
From Bern I traveled by train to Wengen for 3 days, then back to Zurich.
More time in the mountains is what most people recommended, and I was happy with that choice.
Posted by
Green Bay
22862 posts
I do not believe Bern has a passenger airport, only general aviation. If you see a flight to Bern, it is likely a flight to Zurich with a rail connection to Bern. There are direct trains from/to Zurich airport every 30 minutes.
Basel does have an airport, but it only has European flights, so you would have to connect elsewhere in Europe from/to North America. It also needs to be accessed by bus from Basel SBB station.