Destinations · Engadin · Switzerland
St. Moritz, by private jet.
Engadin Airport in Samedan is a few minutes from St. Moritz and one of the highest airports in Europe, at about 5,600 feet. It is private and general aviation only — no airlines — and its approach is restricted to crews who have completed the airport's familiarization.
The airports
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Engadin Airport, Samedan
Runway of about 1,800 m at roughly 1,707 m elevation. Mandatory crew familiarization; no runway lighting, so arrivals are planned for daylight.
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Zurich
The long-runway alternate when weather or crew qualification rules out Samedan, followed by road or helicopter.
The aircraft that fits.
The runway length allows large-cabin jets into Samedan, but the deciding factor is the crew: the operator must have pilots qualified for the field. That narrows the list of operators before it narrows the aircraft.
The aircraft, by class →When to brief early.
The winter season around Christmas, New Year, and the February events brings the heaviest traffic. Short daylight hours in December tighten the arrival window further.
Check the range from your departure →
The key mountains.
01
Corviglia
St. Moritz's home mountain, and its long lunches.
02
Corvatsch
The higher, snow-sure peak across the valley, with views over the lakes.
03
Diavolezza
Glacier skiing at the end of the valley.
Where to stay.
Badrutt's Palace
The tower on the lake, synonymous with St. Moritz.
Kulm Hotel
Welcoming winter guests since 1856; first in Euronews' 2026 list of Europe's best ski hotels.
Suvretta House
A Belle Époque palace with its own slope.
Once you land.
Dinner
Chesa Veglia
Several dining rooms under one historic Engadin roof, from Swiss stube to pizzeria.
Lunch
Langosteria
Italian seafood on Corviglia, with a terrace made for long lunches.
Lunch
La Marmite
On Corviglia, among the highest restaurants in the Alps.
Après
Paradiso Mountain Club
The lively mountain stop, with a deep Champagne list.
From current public guides. Hours and booking rules change — the principal can confirm before you fly.
