How to find cheap flights from Dubai to Switzerland
Pick up a return flight from Dubai to Switzerland starting at £186, the cheapest price currently available.
You'll be travelling from Dubai into Basel Mulhouse Freiburg in Basel with that fare.
£85 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket.
Open to going wherever the best deals are? Enter 'Switzerland' in the 'To' field to discover the lowest fares for different cities.
Switzerland has roughly five international airports, so you'll have your pick of arrival options.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' to expand your search and compare prices across all airports close to both your departure and destination cities.
Early booking can pay off. Fares tend to rise as your trip gets closer, not drop.
Stay ahead of fare changes by creating a Price Alert. If you haven't already, download the Skyscanner app to get notifications as they happen.
Best time to fly from Dubai to Switzerland
October is usually the cheapest month to hop on a flight from Dubai to Switzerland.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays are often the most affordable days to travel in general, with fares dipping during the quieter midweek period.
July, August and September are the most popular months to travel to Switzerland. September tops the list, making it an ideal time to visit if you want the most going on.
Alternatively, skip the peak season surge by checking out flights in February, March and May. Out of these low season months, March is the quietest.
Flights from Dubai to Switzerland: what to expect
You can choose from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) when planning your Dubai departure.
From Dubai, you can fly nonstop to around three airports across Switzerland.
Roughly 40 direct flights connect Dubai with cities around Switzerland each week.
These are the top airlines you can fly with:
Zurich, Geneva and Basel are the most popular routes from Dubai to Switzerland.
The fastest flight reaches Zurich in about 6 hours 50 minutes, compared to roughly 7 hours 10 minutes if you're travelling to Basel.
Across all routes, the average journey takes around 7 hours 5 minutes.
Popular places to visit in Switzerland
Zurich
Located in Canton of Zurich, this city is a popular destination for Dubai to Switzerland flights. Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zürich Opera House are must-sees for first-time visitors.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) is Zurich's main airport.
When you're ready to find somewhere to lay your head, explore the selection of hotels in Zurich.
Geneva
The main draws in this Canton of Geneva city include CERN, Geneva Jet d'eau and Jardin Anglais.
The majority of flights arrive through Geneva Airport (GVA), the city's main airport.
Explore hotels in Geneva and lock in a stay that lines up with your plans.
Basel
Well-known sights to tick off while you're in this corner of Basel-Stadt include Art Basel, Basel Cathedral and Muensterplatz.
You can fly into the city through its main airport, Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL).
Hunt down a deal on where you'll stay by exploring the list of hotels in Basel.
Visiting Switzerland for the first time? Here's what you need to know
Entry rules can often change, so check in advance whether you'll need a visa or any other types of documentation before you travel. Your travel agent, airline or the local consulate or embassy will have the most up-to-date information.
The local currency is the Swiss franc (CHF). You can manage payments with credit and debit cards in most situations.
Bern is the capital of Switzerland, which has a population of about 9 million.
You won't need to adjust your watch while travelling around this destination, with one standard time zone of UTC+3 cm place.
Choose the season that suits how you like to explore, whether that's cooler, hotter or somewhere in between. July is one of the warmest months in Switzerland.
Plan your trip for sometime around January if you prefer cooler conditions.
Rain is more common in June, while October is usually drier.
The most well-known events on the local calendar include the Montreux Jazz Festival, the Locarno Film Festival and Swiss National Day. Line up your Dubai to Switzerland flight around occasions like these to experience something beyond the usual.
Complete your trip with hotels and a car rental
A cheap flight from Dubai to Switzerland gets you there. What comes next is planning the stay. Discover great prices and exclusive rates for hotels in Switzerland. For the freedom to get around at your own pace, also browse the range of car rental options in Switzerland.
