St. Moritz · Samedan SMV / LSZS · Zurich
Private Jet to
St. Moritz
Samedan sits five kilometres from St. Moritz at about 1,707 m, one of the highest business-aviation airports in Europe. It takes jets, but the altitude, terrain and winter weather decide which aircraft and crews can use it, and with how much fuel and how many passengers. Zurich is the dependable alternative.
The airport in brief
Samedan (SMV / LSZS) has one runway, 03/21, 1,800 m long, at an elevation of about 1,707 m (5,600 ft). Approaches are non-precision and shaped by the terrain; there is no instrument landing system. Every movement needs prior permission, and crews must complete the airport's published briefing before they go.
There is no fixed list of permitted aircraft. Thin air at that altitude limits take-off performance, so an aircraft that lands with a full cabin may not be able to leave with full fuel. Whether a given aircraft and crew can do your trip is confirmed with the quotation.
Ways in
Direct to Samedan. Five minutes from St. Moritz. Best for small groups in an aircraft and crew cleared for the airport, in reasonable weather.
Jet to Zurich, then transfer. Zurich takes any aircraft. From there it is about three hours by road over the passes, or a short helicopter transfer when weather allows. Lugano is another option for some trips.
Always carry a backup. Winter cloud and snow can close Samedan. Agree the alternative airport and the onward transfer with the quotation.
Citation X planning profile
From the UK
to Samedan
Estimated one-way charter price and airborne time. Whole aircraft. Subject to date, availability and positioning. Final quotation confirms aircraft, seating, baggage and all applicable charges. Whether a particular aircraft can use Samedan for your load is confirmed with the quotation.
| From | Distance | Est. airborne | Estimated one-way price |
|---|---|---|---|
| London FarnboroughFAB → Samedan (SMV / LSZS) | 507 nm | 1 hr 20 min | £15,500 |
| London Biggin HillBQH → Samedan (SMV / LSZS) | 483 nm | 1 hr 20 min | £15,000 |
| London LutonLTN → Samedan (SMV / LSZS) | 514 nm | 1 hr 20 min | £15,500 |
| BirminghamBHX → Samedan (SMV / LSZS) | 575 nm | 1 hr 30 min | £17,000 |
| ManchesterMAN → Samedan (SMV / LSZS) | 622 nm | 1 hr 35 min | £18,000 |
By aircraft
London to Samedan
or Zurich
Estimated one-way charter price and estimated airborne time by category. Whole aircraft. Subject to date, availability and positioning. Final quotation confirms aircraft, seating, baggage and all applicable charges.
| Aircraft | Seats | London–Samedan | London–Zurich |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light JetEmbraer Phenom 100 | 4 | £9,5001 hr 40 min | £8,5001 hr 25 min |
| TurbopropBeechcraft King Air 350 | 8 | £9,0002 hr 00 min | £7,5001 hr 45 min |
| Light JetEmbraer Phenom 300 / Citation CJ3+ | 7 | £11,0001 hr 30 min | £9,5001 hr 20 min |
| Super Light JetLearjet 75 | 8 | £12,0001 hr 25 min | £10,5001 hr 15 min |
| Midsize JetCitation XLS+ / Learjet 60 | 8 | £13,5001 hr 25 min | £12,0001 hr 15 min |
| Super Midsize JetCessna Citation X (CE-750) | 9 | £15,5001 hr 20 min | £13,5001 hr 10 min |
| Heavy JetBombardier Challenger 605 / Falcon 900 | 12 | £21,5001 hr 25 min | £19,0001 hr 15 min |
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Common questions
Samedan and St. Moritz
FAQ
Can a private jet land at St. Moritz?
Yes. Samedan, five kilometres from St. Moritz, takes business jets, subject to prior permission, a crew briefing for the airport, and aircraft performance at about 1,707 m elevation. Zurich is the usual alternative.
Which aircraft can use Samedan?
There is no fixed list. Altitude, temperature and runway length limit take-off performance, so the operator confirms whether a given aircraft can do your trip with your passengers, bags and fuel.
How much is a private jet from London to St. Moritz?
About £15,500 one way in a Citation X or similar to Samedan, for roughly 1 hr 20 min airborne. Whole aircraft. Subject to date, availability and positioning. Final quotation confirms aircraft, seating, baggage and all applicable charges.
When is Samedan busiest?
December to March, with peaks over Christmas, New Year and the February events on the frozen lake. Book early for those weeks.
Book direct with a pilot
Which airport and aircraft
actually work?
Send the dates, the passengers, the bags and the skis. Your enquiry is handled directly by a commercial pilot. Flights are sourced from certificated operators, whose identity is provided with the quotation.