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Airports in Switzerland

Airports near Switzerland with IATA codes, distances and onward travel notes.

☁️ 64°F now🕔 12:41 PM local📅 Best: June, July and August👥 8.8 million

Airports near Switzerland

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Zurich AirportZRH63 miZurich
Milan Malpensa AirportMXP110 miMilan
Frankfurt AirportFRA220 miGermany
Munich AirportMUC224 miMunich
Venice Marco Polo AirportVCE255 miVenice
Paris Orly AirportORY266 miParis
Paris Charles de Gaulle AirportCDG268 miParis

Map of Switzerland

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Coordinates: 46°56′52.8″N 7°26′50.6″E (46.948, 7.4474)

Summary

Switzerland is a country in Europe. Switzerland is a country in Europe with its capital at Bern. It has a population of about 8.8 million. The capital is Bern.

Right now it is 64°F (18°C) in Switzerland with overcast. It feels like 66°F. Today runs from 60°F to 78°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.4/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Switzerland is June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 78°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 27°F.

The closest major airport is Zurich Airport (ZRH), about 63 mi away. Nearby highlights include Swiss National Park, Jungfraujoch, Matterhorn and Eiger.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 78°F is in line with the 78°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Switzerland today at 9.9/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Quick facts about Switzerland

TypeCountry
ContinentEurope
ContinentEurope
Coordinates46°56′52.8″N 7°26′50.6″E (46.948, 7.4474)
CapitalBern
Population8.800.000
Area15.940 sq mi
ISO codeCH
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3CHE
CurrencySwiss franc (CHF)
LanguagesGerman, French, Italian
Calling code+41
Time zoneEurope/Zurich
Local time12:41 PM (UTC+02:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimateTemperate

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Switzerland?

Switzerland is a country in Europe. Its coordinates are 46.948, 7.4474. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Switzerland right now?

It is currently 64°F (18°C) with overcast. Humidity is 87% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit Switzerland?

June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Switzerland, which has a temperate climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Switzerland in?

Switzerland observes Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00). The local time is 12:41 PM.

How many people live in Switzerland?

Switzerland has a population of approximately 8.8 million.

What is the nearest airport to Switzerland?

The closest airports are Zurich Airport (ZRH), 63 mi away, Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), 110 mi away and Frankfurt Airport (FRA), 220 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Switzerland?

Popular options include Swiss National Park, Jungfraujoch, Matterhorn, Eiger, Jungfrau and Matterhorn.

What places are in Switzerland?

Switzerland covers 10 places in this atlas, including Swiss National Park, Matterhorn, Eiger, Geneva, Interlaken and Jungfrau.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 25, 2026 at 12:41 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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