Flights to Lausanne
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Lausanne is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Geneva International Airport (GVA), 51 km (32 mi) from the centre, whose 12,795-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Annecy Meythet airport (NCY, 77 km), Bern Airport (BRN, 79 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva International Airport | GVA | 51 km (32 mi) | 12,795 ft | 1,411 ft |
| Annecy Meythet airport (regional) | NCY | 77 km (48 mi) | 5,348 ft | 1,521 ft |
| Bern Airport (regional) | BRN | 79 km (49 mi) | 5,676 ft | 1,671 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,795 ft, GVA can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 1,411 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Lausanne
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lausanne to London | United Kingdom | 742 km (461 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Lausanne to Berlin | Germany | 827 km (514 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Lausanne to Madrid | Spain | 1,073 km (667 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Lausanne to Algiers | Algeria | 1,127 km (700 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Lausanne to Rome | Italy | 695 km (432 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Lausanne to Paris | France | 413 km (256 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Lausanne to Hamburg | Germany | 818 km (508 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Lausanne to Budapest | Hungary | 946 km (588 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Lausanne to Warsaw | Poland | 1,216 km (756 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Lausanne to Vienna | Austria | 757 km (470 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Lausanne to Barcelona | Spain | 673 km (418 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Lausanne to Munich | Germany | 414 km (257 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Lausanne to Milan | Italy | 230 km (143 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| Lausanne to Belgrade | Serbia | 1,090 km (677 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Lausanne to Prague | Czechia | 699 km (434 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Lausanne to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 904 km (562 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Lausanne to Copenhagen | Denmark | 1,099 km (683 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Lausanne to Sofia | Bulgaria | 1,385 km (860 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Lausanne to Köln | Germany | 492 km (306 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Lausanne to Dublin | Ireland | 1,191 km (740 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Lausanne to Brussels | Belgium | 510 km (317 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Lausanne to Naples | Italy | 879 km (546 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Lausanne to Beijing | China | 8,153 km (5,066 mi) | about 11 h 12 min |
| Lausanne to Istanbul | Turkey | 1,886 km (1,172 mi) | about 3 h 10 min |
| Lausanne to Tianjin | China | 8,261 km (5,133 mi) | about 11 h 20 min |
| Lausanne to Xi’an | China | 8,151 km (5,065 mi) | about 11 h 12 min |
| Lausanne to Moscow | Russia | 2,367 km (1,471 mi) | about 3 h 47 min |
| Lausanne to Seoul | South Korea | 8,940 km (5,555 mi) | about 12 h 13 min |
| Lausanne to Harbin | China | 8,203 km (5,097 mi) | about 11 h 16 min |
| Lausanne to Tokyo | Japan | 9,742 km (6,053 mi) | about 13 h 14 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Lausanne?
Geneva International Airport (GVA) is the closest large airport at 51 km (32 mi). The others, NCY, BRN, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is GVA from Lausanne city centre?
51 km (32 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Lausanne on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.