Q: Can I fly back to South Africa from Switzerland?

Returning to South Africa from Switzerland COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from Switzerland must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to South Africa. Quarantine requirements Visitors from Switzerland are not required to quarantine after entering South Africa.

Question 1

What days are direct flights available from South Africa to Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Friday.

Question 2

How many flights depart from South Africa to Switzerland on average per day?

Accepted Answer

Per day, 1 flight departs from South Africa to Switzerland on average.
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 100% of flight departures

Question 3

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Switzerland from South Africa. Users have commonly found prices around R9 898 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R8 282. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

Question 4

Can I fly back to South Africa from Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

Returning to South Africa from Switzerland

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Switzerland must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to South Africa.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Switzerland are not required to quarantine after entering South Africa.

Question 5

Which airlines flying from South Africa to Switzerland have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Accepted Answer

Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like SWISS, Emirates, and Kenya Airways flying from South Africa to Switzerland have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.

Question 6

How popular is this South Africa to Switzerland flight route?

Accepted Answer

This flight path from South Africa to Switzerland was viewed by 3 829 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 7

Can I fly to Switzerland from South Africa right now?

Accepted Answer

Information is based on travel restrictions from South Africa to Switzerland

Most visitors from South Africa will not be allowed to enter Switzerland.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from South Africa must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 Antigen (quick-test) hours before departing to Switzerland.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from South Africa are not required to quarantine after entering Switzerland.

Documents
Entry Form - Travelers, including those in transit, must fill up an entry form before entering Switzerland. The form can be completed 48 hours before entry at the earliest. Children can be included in the form of an adult traveling with them.

Health Pass For Public Activity - Travelers aged 16 years and older must have proof of vaccination, recovery, or a negative test for COVID-19 in order to enter events, festivals, bars, restaurants, museums, and other venues and activities in Switzerland.

If you have been vaccinated, you can either show a Swiss COVID Certificate, EU Digital COVID Certificate, or a certificate that is compatible with the EU Digital Covid Certificate. Travelers who have been vaccinated abroad with a vaccine approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and who are resident in or traveling to Switzerland are able to obtain a Swiss COVID certificate. This means that travelers who have been vaccinated abroad or have recovered abroad, such as tourists, can also participate in social activities in Switzerland. The documents can be submitted electronically.

You will be issued with the COVID certificate on the application on paper or as a PDF document with a QR code. With the COVID Certificate app, you can host your COVID certificate on your mobile device.

If you are unvaccinated, you must have a test, and if the result is negative you can then be issued with a COVID certificate. Your personal details on the COVID certificate should correspond with those in your passport or on your ID card.

Only travelers with a valid vaccination and recovery certificate are able to go inside restaurants, cultural, sporting, and leisure venues and attend indoor events (2G). To provide additional protection, masks must also be worn in these settings, and food and drink may only be consumed while seated.

In settings where masks cannot be worn, such as brass band practice, or where it is not possible to eat or drink while seated, such as at bars and discos, admission will be limited to vaccinated or recovered persons who also present a negative COVID-19 test result (2G+). People who within the last 4 months have been fully vaccinated received a booster, or recovered from COVID-19 do not have to take a further test.

Visitor Visa - To visit Switzerland for Business or Tourism, you require a visa.

A paper or embassy visa is the only type of visa available for visitors. Typically the visa is a stamp or sticker added to your passport. You must submit your application through the consulate or local visa center.

Question 8

How long is the flight from South Africa to Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Switzerland in 14h 50m. Fly via Emirates, Qatar Airways, or British Airways to get the fastest option. South Africa and Switzerland are separated by a distance of 8465 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 9

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 61 days in advance to save up to 20% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 61 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from South Africa to Switzerland 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R10 244, or R12 377 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 10

Can I find flights from South Africa to Switzerland for under R800 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are multiple flights from South Africa to Switzerland for under R800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just R788, but on average you can expect to pay R4 079.

Question 11

When is the cheapest time to fly from South Africa to Switzerland (ZA - CH)?

Accepted Answer

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Switzerland as you normally would.

Question 12

Are there direct flights from South Africa to Switzerland for under R8 400 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from South Africa to Switzerland under R8 400. A good price for a direct flight from South Africa to Switzerland is less than R11 851.

Question 13

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Switzerland one-way?

Accepted Answer

R4 187 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Egypt Air and Emirates, with prices starting from R4 404 and R4 775, respectively.

Question 14

Are there last-minute flights available from South Africa to Switzerland for under R6 800?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 20+ open flights from South Africa to Switzerland within the next 7 days for less than R6 800.

1%of flight departures	Early morningMidnight to 6 am
11%of flight departures	Morning6 am to noon
0%of flight departures	AfternoonNoon to 6 pm
88%of flight departures	Evening6 pm to midnight

Cheap flights from South Africa to Switzerland

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