Cheap Flights to Lausanne

Popular in	April	High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
Cheapest in	November	Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average price	£84	Average for round-trip flights in septembrie 2020
Round-trip from	£36	From London to Geneva

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.

Are there currently restrictions on travel to Lausanne related to COVID-19?

Yes, there are currently restrictions on flights to Lausanne along with the rest of Switzerland. Before you book or search for flights, consider the following restrictions: Switzerland has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not nationals or residents of Switzerland or Liechtenstein. Travelers transiting through Switzerland to another country they are permitted to enter, travelers who have the necessary visas and permits to enter, and authorized healthcare professionals may still enter the country. Additional exemptions exist for some categories of business travelers who have received advance permission. Special allowances also exist in some cases for travelers arriving from Germany or Austria. Starting from June 15, it is expected that borders between Switzerland, Germany, France and Austria will be opened. Until at least June 7, all travelers must land at Basel (BSL), Geneva (GVA), or Zurich (ZRH).. If you are looking to book a trip to Lausanne and are outside of the restricted areas, please take the proper precautions and stay informed about travelling during COVID-19.

Cheapest prices for Lausanne flights by month

January

£67

February

£94

March

£101

April

£85

May

£76

June

£97

July

£136

August

£131

September

£80

October

£74

November

£77

December

£92

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Lausanne is currently January; with July being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

When is the best time to fly to Lausanne?

Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.

LON - GVA Price	£67 - £205
GVA Temperature	5 - 26 °C
GVA Rainfall	59 - 108 mm

The city experiences a mild climate, which is heavily influenced by Lake Geneva. The hot summer months of June to August offer warm and humid winds which blow over from the Atlantic, while breezes from Lake Geneva make the air fresh and cool it down. July and August see temperatures of 25 degrees which cool down to 14 degrees at night. Not only do the summer months offer warm and sunny weather, they are also bursting with events and festivals, making it a great time to book flights to Lausanne to enjoy a holiday of cultural entertainment. One of the major annual events is the Fete de la Cite which see the streets lined with market stalls selling sausages and beers and free performances taking place in the squares around the Cathedral.

The cooler winter months are the off-peak times in the city and this is when hotels and airline companies will offer cheap flights to Lausanne and good deals on their hotel packages. School and festive holidays will see the highest rates, although some hotels offer school holiday discounts for families. As you are located so close to Zurich and Geneva, you could time your visit to coincide with the ever popular Oktoberfest

When is the best time to book a flight to Lausanne?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Lausanne, you should look to book at least 60 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Which day is cheapest to fly to Lausanne?

At the moment, Tuesday is the most economical day to take a flight to Lausanne. Saturday is likely to be the most costly.

What time of day is cheapest to fly to Lausanne?

At the moment, flights in the morning are likely to offer the best value for money for your Lausanne trip. A flight in the evening will more often than not be of higher cost.

Lausanne overview

The prosperous city of Lausanne in Switzerland is built on beautiful green hills alongside Lake Geneva. It is the fifth biggest city in Switzerland and enjoys a cosmopolitan feeling, blended with its picturesque and historic atmosphere. Its medieval centre is found in the Gothic cathedral, de Notre Dame, in the Old Town, which features an impressive Art Brut collection. No matter when you decide to take a flight to Lausanne you won’t be short of things to do as annual arts events are plentiful in the region, while the lake offers plenty to see and do, on, in and around it. Flon is a contemporary urban area which is popular with young, trendy visitors and locals, and features shops, cinemas and art galleries. Sightseeing tours are a great way to enjoy Lausanne and the surrounding areas of Montreux.

The Musée Cantonal des Beaux Arts and Fondation de l’Hermitage are ideal day excursions for lovers of museums and galleries celebrating Swiss culture. Lovers of the outdoors can rent a bicycle and tour the city or natural areas of the region. Les Baladeurs cycling tours are a fun way to see the region. Ocean lovers can sign up for a course at the sailing school, stroll the boardwalks or rollerblade at Vidy Beach. Walking tours of the Old Town are another wonderful way to fully appreciate the unique charm and history of Lausanne. To end the day, visitors can take a lake cruise aboard a steam boat and enjoy sundowner views of the city.

Getting around Lausanne

You can obtain a Swiss rail or bus pass to see the city at your leisure or walk the hills, as it is small enough to tour on foot.

Getting from the Airport to the City

Once landing on your flight to Lausanne, you can travel to the city from Geneva airport (GVA) using a number of different public transport options, including private transfers, shuttle buses, city buses, the rail network, taxis and rental cars. Train trips take about 45 minutes as Lausanne is about 37 miles (60 km) from Geneva.