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Trial flight with an airplane at Buttwil airfield

The Zurich introductory Airplane Flight takes place at Buttwil airfield. It's easy to get to and offers the perfect conditions for your very own flight experience, where you get to fly a plane yourself.

After being welcomed to your Zurich introductory Airplane Flight, your flight instructor will give you all the important information you need for the flight during a briefing. Even if you've never been at the controls of an airplane before, that's totally fine – no prior experience is needed at all. 

from CHF 290.-
per person

Voucher / booking

As in a large airliner, the take-off preparations are carried out according to a fixed pattern with the checklist. As soon as all the systems have been checked, you'll start your trial flight and take to the skies. You'll be surprised how much you can control the plane yourself and even land it with a little help from your instructor.

The Experience

Daily in good weather

Requirements Cessna 152
Maximum height: 1.85 m
Maximum body weight: 90 kg
Minimum age: 15 years

Requirements Cessna 172
Maximum height: no restrictions
Maximum body weight per person: 110 kg
Minimum age:15 years

Offer details trial flight

Flight Duration Cessna 152
approx. 45 min
Price CHF 290.-
1 person

Flight Duration Cessna 172
approx. 45 min
Price CHF 370.-
1 person plus 1 passenger

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Location trial flight Zurich

Your Zurich trial flight will take off from Buttwil airfield.

The airfield is easy to reach by car; the nearest bus stop is in the village of Buttwil.

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Reviews

Stefan Bienz

09.07.2026

An absolutely amazing experience—I really enjoyed taking an unforgettable flight in great weather. I received a great introduction and was given interesting information and instructions throughout the flight. The feeling of having done and controlled (almost) everything myself is priceless. I’d love to do it again!
Best regards,
Stefan

Markus Rebmann

27.06.2026

Many thanks to flight instructor Patrick for a wonderful introductory flight in the Cessna 172.
I was really impressed by his expertise and cheerful demeanor. He gave me the opportunity to fly the plane practically on my own from the pilot’s seat. It was an incredibly interesting, educational, and joyful experience that I won’t forget anytime soon.
Thank you so much for this wonderful experience!

Miguel Pereira Gonçalves

01.06.2026

It was a great experience; I'd recommend it to anyone

Bartosz Uscilowski

30.05.2026

The flight instructor was great—he showed me everything and explained it really well!

Reto Siegrist

13.05.2026

It was a wonderful experience. Everyone was very easygoing and friendly.