Engadin Airport
LSZS, Samedan, Switzerland
- Longest runway
- 03/21 (5,905 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 1 hour by car to Davos and 10 minutes to St. Moritz
Samedan (Engadin) airport guide
Private Jet Charter to St. Moritz
Samedan, about 10 minutes from St. Moritz, is Europe’s highest airport, and only approved aircraft and crews can fly in.
- Main airport
- SMV / LSZS
- Elevation
- 5,600 ft
- Longest runway
- 03/21 (5,905 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to St. Moritz
Samedan sits at about 5,600 feet in the Engadin valley with mountain approaches and limited operating hours. Zurich, about three hours away, is the alternative.
Winter and the February horse races on the frozen lake bring the most visitors.
St. Moritz Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book St. Moritz
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Entry
You clear immigration and customs at the business-aviation terminal on arrival; passports must be valid for your stay.
Mountain Airport
Only approved aircraft and trained crews may land; we check before you book.
When Demand Peaks in St. Moritz
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- December to March
- Ski season.
- February
- White Turf horse racing on the frozen lake.
Flight Times and Prices to St. Moritz
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to SMV for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet | Ultra-long-range jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 4,009 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 7 hr 40 min$70,500–$108,000 | 7 hr 25 min$92,500–$160,500 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,001 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 11 hr 10 min$138,500–$241,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 4,948 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 9 hr 10 min$113,500–$197,500 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 5,311 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 9 hr 50 min$122,000–$212,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 4,523 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 8 hr 40 min$79,500–$121,500 | 8 hr 20 min$104,000–$181,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 5,411 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 10 hr$124,000–$216,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 5,915 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 11 hr$137,000–$238,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 5,788 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 10 hr 45 min$133,500–$232,000 |
Best Aircraft for St. Moritz
Light, midsize and super-midsize jets approved for Samedan fly in from Europe; from the US, land in Zurich or Geneva first.
St. Moritz Private Jet Questions
What is the closest airport to St. Moritz?
Samedan (SMV), about 10 minutes away, for approved aircraft.
Can any jet land at Samedan?
No. The altitude and mountain approach mean only approved aircraft and specially trained crews can land.
