Zytglogge
The medieval clock tower with its astronomical clock, in the heart of the old town. Its animated figures start moving a few minutes before each hour.
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Airport · Bern, Switzerland
Flughafen Bern-Belp BRN
5 km from central Bern. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
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- 5 km
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- IATA · ICAO
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About the airport
Bern-Belp Airport (Flughafen Bern-Belp) is a small regional airport about 9 km south-east of the Swiss capital, in the municipality of Belp. It has few scheduled flights, mostly to European destinations, and also handles business and general aviation.
Terminals
It is a single small terminal that is easy to get around. Arrive in good time, though long queues are rare.
Services
There is a café, a few shops, free wifi, car rental desks and parking. Facilities are limited, so don’t count on many services.
Getting to the city
Autobús
A bus service links the airport with Belp station, from where regional trains run to Bern. Check times and tickets on the airport website, as the service may change.
Taxi
You can get a taxi at the terminal. Central Bern is about 9 km away, roughly 15-20 min depending on traffic.
Airport map
Terminal
A single small, easy-to-navigate building, with check-in, security, a café and a few shops. Almost everything is within a few steps.
Bern
Things to do in Bern
Bern, Switzerland's federal city, has a medieval old town listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with arcades, fountains and a bend of the Aare river. It is a calm city that is easy to explore on foot.
Bundeshaus
The Federal Palace, seat of the Swiss Parliament and government, with a great dome and views over the Aare. Guided tours are possible when it is not in session.
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Bärengraben
The former bear pit beside the Aare river, with the BärenPark on the riverbank. The bear is the symbol of the city.
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Münster de Berna
The Gothic cathedral, Switzerland's largest church, with a very tall tower you can climb for views of the old-town rooftops and the Alps.
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How far is the airport from central Bern?
Flughafen Bern-Belp airport is about 5 km from central Bern.
How do I get from the airport to central Bern?
From Flughafen Bern-Belp airport you can take Autobús (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Flughafen Bern-Belp airport have?
Flughafen Bern-Belp has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Bern?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- An aircraft taxiing past the control tower, with hills behind: Lszb29, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- A passenger aircraft on the apron at Bern Airport: Hawkeye29, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Bern-Belp Airport seen from outside: Roland Zumbühl, Arlesheim, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Zytglogge: Dmitry A. Mottl, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Bundeshaus: August Geyler, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Bärengraben: Sandro Senn, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Münster de Berna: Wladyslaw Sojka, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons