AIRPORT TRANSFERS
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AIRPORT TRANSFERS
The airport transfer service for our camps in Switzerland offers a convenient and safe way to travel directly from the airport to the camp and back again.
Please note that airport transfers are shared with other friLingue participants whenever possible. Our staff coordinates arrivals and departures to ensure a smooth and safe journey for all students.
How the transfer works:
Important information:
GENEVA AIRPORT
Geneva Airport is the most suitable airport for the following camp locations:
Bookable transfer options from Geneva:
Every Sunday – CHF 150 per way
ZURICH AIRPORT
Zurich Airport is the most suitable airport for the following camp location:
Bookable transfer options from Zurich:
Every Sunday – CHF 150 per way
friLingue also offers an Unaccompanied Minor Service (UM Service) for CHF 100 per way. Please make sure to check the age requirements and conditions of the respective airline in advance.
Advantages of the airport transfer:
The airport transfer service ensures a safe, comfortable, and stress-free journey for all participants.
Important Visa and Entry Requirements
Participants and their families are responsible for ensuring that they hold a valid passport and, where required, a valid visa for entry into Switzerland. Please check the applicable entry requirements well in advance of your departure.
Please also note that from the last quarter of 2026, travellers from visa-exempt countries will generally require an ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) authorisation to enter most European countries. ETIAS is not a visa but a travel authorisation linked to the traveller’s passport and must be obtained online before travel.
As entry requirements may change, we recommend checking the latest official information before making travel arrangements.
Please note that airport transfers are shared with other friLingue participants whenever possible. Our staff coordinates arrivals and departures to ensure a smooth and safe journey for all students.
How the transfer works:
- The airport transfer can already be booked during the registration process.
- Please send us the flight details (airline, flight number, and arrival time) as early as possible.
- Upon arrival, participants will be welcomed by friLingue staff members or official representatives holding a sign or wearing friLingue clothing.
- Participants will be safely accompanied to their designated means of transportation and brought directly to the camp. Depending on the transfer schedule and logistics, transportation may be arranged by car, train, or van.
- At the end of the stay, we also organise the return transfer back to the airport.
Important information:
- Please book arrivals and departures on a Sunday whenever possible.
- Flights are not included in the camp price.
GENEVA AIRPORT
Geneva Airport is the most suitable airport for the following camp locations:
- St. Bernhard (Liddes)
- Schwarzsee (summer only)
- Estavayer (summer only)
Bookable transfer options from Geneva:
Every Sunday – CHF 150 per way
- Arrival between 10:00 and 16:00
- Departure between 12:00 and 18:00
- CHF 400 per way
- CHF 500 per way
ZURICH AIRPORT
Zurich Airport is the most suitable airport for the following camp location:
- Braunwald
Bookable transfer options from Zurich:
Every Sunday – CHF 150 per way
- Arrival between 10:00 and 16:00
- Departure between 12:00 and 18:00
- CHF 400 per way
- CHF 500 per way
friLingue also offers an Unaccompanied Minor Service (UM Service) for CHF 100 per way. Please make sure to check the age requirements and conditions of the respective airline in advance.
Advantages of the airport transfer:
- Safe and supervised transportation from the airport to the camp and back
- Welcome service at the airport by friLingue staff members or official representatives
- Less stress and organisational effort for parents and participants
- Direct and reliable transfer to the camp
- On-site assistance during arrival and departure
The airport transfer service ensures a safe, comfortable, and stress-free journey for all participants.
Important Visa and Entry Requirements
Participants and their families are responsible for ensuring that they hold a valid passport and, where required, a valid visa for entry into Switzerland. Please check the applicable entry requirements well in advance of your departure.
Please also note that from the last quarter of 2026, travellers from visa-exempt countries will generally require an ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) authorisation to enter most European countries. ETIAS is not a visa but a travel authorisation linked to the traveller’s passport and must be obtained online before travel.
As entry requirements may change, we recommend checking the latest official information before making travel arrangements.
UM (UNACCOMPANIED MINOR) SERVICE
What is an Unaccompanied Minor?
An Unaccompanied Minor (UM) is a child or teenager travelling without an accompanying adult. Age regulations and conditions vary depending on the airline.
Airline staff accompany the child during check-in, through security and passport control, and until boarding. They also ensure that the child is handed over to the authorised representative at the destination airport.
Please note that airlines charge additional fees for this service.
Important information
At the destination, the child will only be handed over to the officially registered representative of the school or camp. For our camps in Switzerland, we offer a UM service for CHF 100 per way.
Regulations of different airlines (subject to change)
IMPORTANT: Please always check the current regulations directly with the respective airline, as they may change at any time.
Where can I find the prices for the UM service?
The costs for the school/camp UM service can be found under “Extras” in our
booking form.
You can find more information on our website: click here
An Unaccompanied Minor (UM) is a child or teenager travelling without an accompanying adult. Age regulations and conditions vary depending on the airline.
Airline staff accompany the child during check-in, through security and passport control, and until boarding. They also ensure that the child is handed over to the authorised representative at the destination airport.
Please note that airlines charge additional fees for this service.
Important information
At the destination, the child will only be handed over to the officially registered representative of the school or camp. For our camps in Switzerland, we offer a UM service for CHF 100 per way.
Regulations of different airlines (subject to change)
- SWISS: UM service mandatory for children aged 5–11, optional for teenagers aged 12–17
- easyJet: No UM service available, solo travel only possible from age 16
- British Airways: No UM service available, solo travel only possible from age 14
- Air Malta: UM service partly mandatory depending on route and age
- Austrian Airlines: UM service mandatory for children aged 5–11, optional for teenagers aged 12–17
- Ryanair: No UM service available, solo travel only possible from age 16
IMPORTANT: Please always check the current regulations directly with the respective airline, as they may change at any time.
Where can I find the prices for the UM service?
The costs for the school/camp UM service can be found under “Extras” in our
booking form.
You can find more information on our website: click here