Saanen airfield sits five minutes from the Promenade, and the valley floor at 1,000 metres makes it one of the easiest Alpine arrivals in Switzerland. Twenty-five minutes from Mégève, thirty-five from Val d'Isère, forty-five from Courchevel.
Typical winter sectors to and from Gstaad — one-way, per helicopter.
Thirty-five minutes across the Valais.
Twenty-five minutes northeast over the Chablais.
Forty-five minutes, Three Valleys to Saanenland.
Fifty-five minutes over the Chablais.
One hour from the Savoie.
Straight to the Saanenland.
Single-engine H125 and H130 for mountain sectors — Eco and VIP cabins. Twin-engine aircraft on request.
Season runs December to April. Christmas, New Year and February half-term book out first — aircraft are held from November.
Mid-December. Palace reopening, early chalet arrivals.
OpeningWeeks 52 and 1 saturate. Slots and crews book out ten weeks ahead.
PeakUK, French and Swiss school holidays — the second peak.
PeakLong days, stable air, the easiest month to fly.
ShoulderSeveral Saanenland chalets hold approved winter pads. We survey and confirm 48 hours ahead; otherwise Saanen airfield is five minutes by car.
Yes — daylight hours, VFR. It is a low-altitude valley field, so it stays usable in conditions that close the high altiports.
Mountain flying is VFR and daylight-only. If cloud base drops we rebook, reroute to the valley airport, or arrange a car leg. You are never charged for a weather cancellation.
One-way, per helicopter, including airport taxes, handling and VAT, from our operators' winter grids. Twin-engine aircraft on request. Peak weeks can carry a premium — we confirm against live availability before you commit.
8 aircraft types operating in Alps. Each page lists typical routes, operator partner and full technical specifications.