About Lausanne
Lausanne, perched on the shores of Lake Geneva, captivates with its harmonious blend of nature and urbanism. Known as the Olympic capital, it is home to the Olympic Museum and many renowned academic institutions. The city center combines medieval alleyways, modern districts, art de vivre and Swiss gastronomy. The city also offers a rich cultural life and direct access to the Alps. Both elegant and lively, Lausanne is a popular destination for tourism, business and mountain getaways.
Surrounding towns and villages :
Just outside Lausanne, explore Vevey, Montreux, Morges or Pully, all offering lakeside charm, alpine scenery and a peaceful, refined atmosphere.
Lausanne-area airport La Blécherette
Lausanne Airport is a civil airport located to the north of the city. It mainly handles private flights, flight schools and emergency missions. It has an 875-meter asphalt runway, hangars and support services. Its strategic location close to the city center enables fast, efficient logistics. It offers a practical alternative to the major Swiss hubs for business and leisure flights to the Alps, the Swiss Riviera and major European cities.
La Blécherette airport information
Type: Civil airport
Address: Route de l'Aéroport 1, 1030 Lausanne, Switzerland
Altitude: 622 meters
IATA code: QLS
ICAO code: LSGL
Telephone: +41 21 646 15 11
Coordinates: 46°32′43″N, 6°37′00″E
Openings: Unspecified
Facilities: 875 m runway, hangars, passenger terminal, catering area
On-site services: Private flights, training, sanitary flights, room hire
Home town: Lausanne
The advantages of a private flight
Helicopter vs. car travel time comparison
FromLausanne Airport, you can quickly reach Megève, Saint-Tropez or Milan without having to contend with traffic jams. An ideal solution for saving time during traffic peaks.
- Lausanne - Val d'Isére: 50 minutes by helicopter vs. approx. 4 hours 30 minutes by road.
- Lausanne - Courchevel: 50 minutes by helicopter, compared with around 7h30 by road.
- Lausanne - Saint-Tropez: 2 hours 10 minutes by helicopter, compared with almost 6 hours by car.
- Lausanne - Milan: 1 hour and 15 minutes by helicopter, compared with around 4h30 by road.
Transfers to other airports: Lausanne Airport connects you quickly to the airports of Zurich, Marseille, Milan, Geneva or Lyon, facilitating your international flights.
Ski resort access: Enjoy direct transfers from Lausanne to the ski resorts of Verbier, Gstaad, Méribel or Crans-Montana, without detours or unnecessary fatigue.
Access to cities in the Mediterranean, Switzerland and Italy: from Lausanne, you can reach cities like Milan, Nice, Zurich, Cannes or Monaco, with fast, comfortable direct connections.
Spectacular views: Take a helicopter flight from Lausanne to admire Lake Geneva, the vineyards of Lavaux, the snow-capped peaks of the Alps, or the unique panorama of Montreux. You'll also fly over deep valleys and picturesque alpine villages nestled in the mountains.
