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BRN Bern Belp Airport

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Bern Belp Airport (BRN) serves Bern, about 5 km southeast of Bern. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATABRN
ICAOLSZB
ServesBern
From centre5 km
Non-stop12
Airlines1
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Elevation510 m

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The airport in numbers

Bern Belp Airport — facts & history

We pulled Bern Belp Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 11,236 passengers in 2021, against a peak of 258,543 in 2012.

Opened
1929
97 years ago
Passengers / year
11,236
as of 2021
Peak traffic
258,543
in 2012
Elevation
510 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1950–2021

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Bern Belp Airport to Bern

The airport is about 5 km southeast of Bern, about 16 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Zurich and Geneva have a rail station under the terminal, connecting nationwide. Basel is bus-served.

Taxi & apps: Taxis are very expensive. Uber is legal in Zurich, Geneva and Basel. Estimated fare to the centre: CHF22–CHF35.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~16 minCHF22–CHF35
Private transfer~16 minfixed upfront
Car rental~16 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From BRN to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Interlaken38 km53 minCHF128–CHF203
Lucerne63 km66 minCHF209–CHF331
Basel72 km75 minCHF238–CHF377
Lausanne79 km83 minCHF260–CHF413
Zurich94 km99 minCHF309–CHF490
Zermatt101 km106 minCHF331–CHF526
Geneva130 km137 minCHF425–CHF675
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Bern Belp Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~CHF22–CHF35 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Bern ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Bern Belp Airport

Non-stop flights to about 12 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Starling Airlines Spain

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Bern Belp Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Bern Belp Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Bern shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Bern Belp Airport to the centre of Bern?
Zurich and Geneva have a rail station under the terminal, connecting nationwide. Basel is bus-served. The airport is about 5 km southeast of Bern, about 16 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Bern Belp Airport to Bern?
Roughly CHF22–CHF35 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Bern Belp Airport?
Taxis are very expensive. Uber is legal in Zurich, Geneva and Basel.
What's the cheapest way from Bern Belp Airport to Bern?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Zurich and Geneva have a rail station under the terminal, connecting nationwide. Basel is bus-served.
Can I get from Bern Belp Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Zurich and Geneva have a rail station under the terminal, connecting nationwide. Basel is bus-served. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Bern Belp Airport?
About 12 destinations, including Marina Di Campo, Olbia, Ibiza, Berlin. 1 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Bern Belp Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Bern Belp Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Bern Belp Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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