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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

Martina Macri

30.03.2026

It was a great experience, thank you very much! The flight instructor was extremely knowledgeable!

Fernando

02.03.2026

Great experience, the instructor taught me a lot of interesting things about the aircraft before the flight and also during it. I felt completely safe and could enjoy piloting as I was the actual pilot.

Arnold

03.11.2025

We were allowed to do the trial flight from Buttwil on Saturday 01.11.25.
The flight instructor is top, calm and explained everything well and understandably.
After the start +/- 300 feet above the ground, my son was able to take over and fly various maneuvers according to instructions.
The time passed far too quickly, of course.

My son was able to enter these flying lessons in his LOG.

It was really a lot of fun and an unforgettable experience.
Many thanks for the event, top organized and carried out.

Yangguang Xu

22.10.2025

Coolest experience I've had in Switzerland! I booked this flight as a birthday gift for my friend, and it turned out to be the most unforgettable surprise - he was so touched he almost cried! The whole team was super friendly and professional, and the communication before the flight was fast and easy. The view from above was absolutely breathtaking - flying over Lake Lucerne was such a special and emotional moment. Everything was well organized, and we both felt safe and comfortable the entire time. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Switzerland!

Sven Ebeling

27.09.2025

Great flying experience - lots of flying yourself (shortly after take-off to shortly before landing) - patient flight instructor - lots of interesting facts about the airplane and flying - airplane in top condition - great weather - eager for more!