Cheap flights to Bern

Discover Bern

Reasons To Visit Bern

Bern is the official capital of Switzerland celebrated as one of the world’s best places to live. Travelers to the city can expect a diverse mix of attractions and things to see whether it’s exploring its UNESCO world heritage listed Old Town or taking in the natural beauty of the region. After checking out the stunning Old Town you should visit some of the world-class museums in the city like the Museum of Fine Arts and the Bern Historical Museum. As well as its many top-quality cafés and restaurants, the nightlife in Bern is known for its relaxing and laid back vibe with many trendy bars and clubs available.

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Arriving In Bern

Bern Airport is located less than 10 km outside of the center of Bern and is housed within a single terminal complex. The airport primarily handles seasonal flights from European destinations, but there are also regular connections to leading airports such as Munich and Amsterdam. If you are looking to travel directly from the UAE to Bern you will not be able to do so as there are no airlines providing direct flights, but it is possible to make the journey with only a single stopover.

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When your flight has touched down at the airport it is possible to make your way into the city by public transport with bus and train services available, although plenty of taxis can be found just outside of the airport. The airport offers a decent range of amenities and services including a couple of restaurants and cafés as well as duty-free shopping, while you can also connect to the airport’s free Wi-Fi network to browse the web and help pass the time.

Bern Travel Information

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Switzerland is a part of the Schengen Area which enables UAE nationals to enter the country visa free for a period of up to 90 days. If you are visiting Bern during the winter then you can expect heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures, but over the summer temperatures get pleasantly warm with average highs of around 24 degrees. You will need to change up your money to euros in order to make purchases in Switzerland, while the country is three hours behind the UAE. If you want your own vehicle during your visit to the country, you can find a few leading car rental agencies at Bern Airport.

* This information is correct as of January 2018