Sion sits in the Rhône valley, and from here a whole ring of Alpine resorts is within reach. Private jet charter at Sion Airport suits business jets on a runway of about 2,000 metres, with Signature running its own private terminal and ramp and customs available during operating hours.
The airport serves Crans-Montana, Verbier, Zermatt, Saas-Fee and Nendaz. Jet crews must hold the airport's approach qualification, and it is busiest from mid-December to March. Charter-A checks crew qualification, permissions and timings before confirming your flight. Helicopter transfers onward to the resorts are also arranged through operators based on the airfield.
Flying privately to Sion
The airport opens at 07:00 local from April to September and 08:00 from October to March, and closes at the end of daylight, never later than 20:00. Outside those hours, movements need permission. Handlers are Signature Flight Support, Alpine Jet Service and the airport's own handling. There is a private-aviation lounge terminal, and Signature operates its own private terminal and ramp. Runway 07R/25L is about 2,000 metres of asphalt. Night landings are only for specially qualified crews, and circuits by non-based aircraft are prohibited at set times. Prior permission applies.
Sion airport guide
A one-page Charter-A information sheet to keep or pass to your driver: runway, hours, customs, handling and where to arrive.
Download the PDF (382 KB)Sion Airport at a glance
| Location | Route de l'Aéroport, Sion (Signature FBO: Chemin Lambien 12), 1950 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LSGS · IATA SIR |
| Region | Canton of Valais, Switzerland |
| Nearest city | Sion (gateway to Crans-Montana, Verbier, Zermatt, Saas-Fee and Nendaz) — Signature: about 5 minutes to Sion city centre; resort transfer times not published by the airport |
| Opening hours | Opens 07:00 local (Apr–Sep) or 08:00 local (Oct–Mar); closes at end of daylight, never later than 20:00 local. Outside hours by permission. |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – on site during airport operating hours |
| Runway | 07R/25L – about 2,000 m asphalt (take-off run available 2,000 m) |
| Private jets | Yes — business jets; crews must hold the airport's approach qualification |
| Handling / FBO | Signature Flight Support Sion · Alpine Jet Service · Sion Airport (airport handling) |
| Private terminal | Private-aviation lounge terminal at the airport (contact +41 27 329 06 00); Signature operates its own private terminal and ramp, about five minutes from Sion city centre. |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | sionaeroport.ch |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (sionaeroport.ch, signatureaviation.com, en.wikipedia.org). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Sion
Sion is the capital of the Valais, with hilltop castles above the old town. From here the roads climb to Crans-Montana, Verbier, Zermatt, Saas-Fee and Nendaz. Signature's terminal is about five minutes from Sion city centre. The airport does not publish resort transfer times, so Charter-A confirms road or helicopter transfers to your resort when you book.
Private jet flight times to Sion
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 435 nm · 800 km | 1 hr 30 min | 1 hr 15 min |
| Manchester | 565 nm · 1,050 km | 1 hr 50 min | 1 hr 35 min |
| Edinburgh | 710 nm · 1,310 km | 2 hr 15 min | 1 hr 55 min |
| Paris | 255 nm · 480 km | 1 hr | 50 min |
| Nice | 155 nm · 280 km | 40 min | 35 min |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
From London, Sion is a sector of about 430 nautical miles — within non-stop reach of every aircraft class, from turboprops and very light jets upwards. The number of passengers and the luggage usually decide the aircraft: light jets for up to seven, midsize jets and super midsize jets for more space, heavy jets for larger groups. Non-stop range always depends on passengers, baggage and the winds on the day.
Sion: your questions answered
Which ski resorts can I reach from Sion Airport?
Crans-Montana, Verbier, Zermatt, Saas-Fee and Nendaz are all served from Sion. Resort transfer times are not published by the airport, so Charter-A confirms them at booking.
Is Sion Airport open at night?
It closes at the end of daylight, never later than 20:00 local. Extensions need permission. Night landings are only for specially qualified crews. Charter-A will tell you what is possible for your dates.
Does Sion Airport have customs?
Yes, on site during the airport's operating hours. Charter-A will confirm the formalities for your route and passengers at quote stage, so you know what to expect when you land in the Valais.
Do crews need special qualification to fly into Sion?
Yes. Jet crews must hold the airport's approach qualification, and night landings are only for specially qualified crews. Charter-A will confirm this before it quotes your aircraft and crew for the flight.
How long is the flight from London to Sion by private jet?
About 1 hr 30 min in a light jet and 1 hr 15 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 435 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Sion Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Sion Airport is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
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