Honeymoon from Switzerland
Every destination seen through a Swiss passport: where you can go without an embassy visa, how long it takes from Zurich, and what a week for two costs in CHF.
The short answer
75 of 83 honeymoon places need no embassy visa on a Swiss passport. The closest are Paris, Dubrovnik & Hvar and Santorini.
Cheapest abroad without an embassy visa: Mount Abu (CHF 321), Mahabaleshwar (CHF 321) and Nainital (CHF 350) for a simple week for two.
- No embassy visa
- 75 of 83
- Under 6 hours away
- 16
- At home
- 0
- Prices in
- CHF
From Zurich
Popular with couples from Switzerland
Minimoons and short trips
Short flight, no embassy visa
Within about six hours of Zurich, with visa-free entry, a visa on arrival or a quick online form. Good for a short honeymoon or a minimoon.
Paris
Visa-free · ~1h · CHF 3'333 a week
Dubrovnik & Hvar
Visa-free · ~2h · CHF 2'855 a week
Santorini
Visa-free · ~3h · CHF 3'193 a week
Amalfi Coast
Visa-free · ~3h · CHF 3'438 a week
Istanbul
Visa-free · ~3h · CHF 1'807 a week
Lapland
Visa-free · ~3.5h · CHF 4'079 a week
Cappadocia
Visa-free · ~3.5h · CHF 2'273 a week
Marrakech
Visa-free · ~3.5h · CHF 1'748 a week
Make the most of your leave
The cheapest weeks to take off in 2027
Nine days away for the fewest days of leave, using Switzerland’s public holidays and weekends.
Sat 1 May – Sun 9 May
4 days of leave for 9 days off · Ascension Day
Fri 1 Jan – Sat 9 Jan
5 days of leave for 9 days off · New Year's Day
Sat 24 Jul – Sun 1 Aug
5 days of leave for 9 days off · Swiss National Day
Sat 18 Dec – Sun 26 Dec
5 days of leave for 9 days off · Christmas Day
The full list
Every destination on a Swiss passport
Sorted by how easy entry is, then by flight time from Zurich. Prices are for two people for 7 nights on the ground, flights not included.
| Destination | Visa | From ZRH | Simple week | Comfort week | Best months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss Alps Switzerland | Home country | ~2.5h | CHF 2'514 | CHF 4'554 | Sep–Oct, Dec–Mar |
| Paris France | Visa-free · official | ~1h | CHF 1'585 | CHF 3'333 | Apr–Oct |
| Dubrovnik & Hvar Croatia | Visa-free · official | ~2h | CHF 1'224 | CHF 2'855 | May–Sep |
| Santorini Greece | Visa-free · official | ~3h | CHF 1'270 | CHF 3'193 | May–Oct |
| Amalfi Coast Italy | Visa-free · official | ~3h | CHF 1'457 | CHF 3'438 | May–Oct |
| Istanbul Türkiye | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~3h | CHF 787 | CHF 1'807 | Apr–Nov |
| Lapland Finland | Visa-free · official | ~3.5h | CHF 1'807 | CHF 4'079 | Jun–Mar |
| Cappadocia Türkiye | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~3.5h | CHF 845 | CHF 2'273 | Apr–Oct |
| Marrakech Morocco | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~3.5h | CHF 670 | CHF 1'748 | Sep–May |
| Scottish Highlands United Kingdom | Visa-free, 180 days · official | ~3.5h | CHF 1'544 | CHF 2'768 | May–Jun (rated Good) |
| Iceland Iceland | Visa-free · official | ~4h | CHF 2'331 | CHF 4'312 | Jun–Mar |
| Azores Portugal | Visa-free · official | ~4.5h | CHF 1'166 | CHF 2'214 | Mar–Nov |
| Dubai United Arab Emirates | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~6.5h | CHF 1'195 | CHF 2'826 | Oct–May |
| Seychelles Seychelles | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~12.5h · 1 stop | CHF 1'657 | CHF 3'696 | Jun–Aug, Oct |
| Saint Lucia Saint Lucia | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~12.5h · 1 stop | CHF 1'632 | CHF 3'904 | Nov–Jul |
| Bahamas Bahamas | Visa-free, 240 days · official | ~13h · 1 stop | CHF 2'339 | CHF 4'729 | Nov–Jul |
| Cancún Mexico | Visa-free, 180 days · official | ~14h · 1 stop | CHF 1'016 | CHF 2'647 | Jul, Dec–May |
| Mauritius Mauritius | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~14.5h · 1 stop | CHF 1'049 | CHF 2'797 | May, Sep–Nov |
| Phuket & Krabi Thailand | Visa-free, 60 days · official | ~15h · 1 stop | CHF 554 | CHF 1'515 | Dec–Apr |
| Cape Town & Winelands South Africa | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~15h · 1 stop | CHF 845 | CHF 2'098 | Sep–May |
| Costa Rica Costa Rica | Visa-free, 180 days · official | ~15h · 1 stop | CHF 1'340 | CHF 2'826 | Dec–Apr |
| Koh Samui Thailand | Visa-free, 60 days · official | ~15h · 1 stop | CHF 583 | CHF 1'807 | Feb–Aug |
| Langkawi Malaysia | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~15.5h · 1 stop | CHF 600 | CHF 1'474 | Jan–Mar |
| Tulum Mexico | Visa-free, 180 days · official | ~16h · 1 stop | CHF 1'074 | CHF 2'706 | Jul, Dec–May |
| Kuala Lumpur Malaysia | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~16h · 1 stop | CHF 583 | CHF 1'340 | Feb, Jun–Jul |
| Kyoto Japan | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~16.5h · 1 stop | CHF 1'084 | CHF 2'599 | Nov |
| Singapore Singapore | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~16.5h · 1 stop | CHF 1'166 | CHF 2'622 | Feb–Mar, Jul–Sep |
| Fiji Fiji | Visa-free, 120 days · official | ~25h · 1 stop | CHF 1'415 | CHF 3'047 | May–Oct |
| Bora Bora French Polynesia | Visa-free · official | ~25.5h · 1 stop | CHF 2'522 | CHF 6'660 | May–Sep (rated Good) |
| Maasai Mara Kenya | eTA (online) · official | ~9.5h | CHF 4'595 | CHF 7'509 | Jun–Mar |
| Zanzibar Tanzania | Visa on arrival · official | ~11.5h · 1 stop | CHF 802 | CHF 2'171 | Jun–Mar |
| Florida Keys United States | eTA (online) · official | ~13.5h · 1 stop | CHF 2'040 | CHF 3'846 | Jul, Nov–May |
| Smoky Mountains United States | eTA (online) · official | ~13.5h · 1 stop | CHF 1'486 | CHF 2'652 | Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov |
| Maldives Maldives | Visa on arrival · official | ~14h · 1 stop | CHF 2'254 | CHF 5'168 | Jan–Apr, Jun |
| Aspen United States | eTA (online) · official | ~14h · 1 stop | CHF 2'855 | CHF 5'711 | Jun–Oct, Dec–Mar |
| Banff Canada | eTA (online) · official | ~14.5h · 1 stop | CHF 2'191 | CHF 3'823 | Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar |
| Sri Lanka Sri Lanka | Visa on arrival · official | ~15.5h · 1 stop | CHF 524 | CHF 1'515 | Dec–Apr |
| Napa Valley United States | eTA (online) · official | ~16.5h · 1 stop | CHF 2'914 | CHF 5'420 | Apr–Nov |
| Sedona United States | eTA (online) · official | ~17h · 1 stop | CHF 2'156 | CHF 4'254 | Mar–May, Aug–Nov |
| Bali Indonesia | Visa on arrival · official | ~18.5h · 1 stop | CHF 570 | CHF 1'590 | May–Oct |
| Maui United States | eTA (online) · official | ~19h · 1 stop | CHF 2'855 | CHF 4'837 | All year |
| Kauaʻi United States | eTA (online) · official | ~19h · 1 stop | CHF 2'826 | CHF 4'808 | All year |
| Port Douglas & Daintree Australia | eTA (online) · official | ~23h · 1 stop | CHF 1'817 | CHF 3'448 | Jun–Nov |
| Whitsundays Australia | eTA (online) · official | ~24h · 1 stop | CHF 1'807 | CHF 3'671 | Apr–Nov |
| Gold Coast Australia | eTA (online) · official | ~24h · 1 stop | CHF 1'399 | CHF 2'739 | Apr–Jan |
| Margaret River Australia | eTA (online) · official | ~24h · 1 stop | CHF 1'981 | CHF 3'555 | Oct–May |
| Tasmania Australia | eTA (online) · official | ~24.5h · 1 stop | CHF 1'632 | CHF 3'030 | Oct–Apr |
| Noosa Australia | eTA (online) · official | ~24.5h · 1 stop | CHF 1'515 | CHF 3'030 | Apr–Jan |
| Byron Bay Australia | eTA (online) · official | ~24.5h · 1 stop | CHF 1'690 | CHF 3'380 | Apr–Jan |
| Queenstown New Zealand | eTA (online) · official | ~27h · 1 stop | CHF 2'040 | CHF 3'846 | Nov–Apr |
| Great Ocean Road Australia | eTA (online) · official | ~27h · 1 stop | CHF 1'632 | CHF 2'914 | Jun–Sep, Nov–Apr |
| Kashmir India | e-Visa · official | ~8h | CHF 466 | CHF 1'166 | May–Jun, Sep–Oct, Dec–Mar |
| Ladakh India | e-Visa · official | ~8h | CHF 495 | CHF 1'107 | Jun–Sep |
| Udaipur India | e-Visa · official | ~8.5h | CHF 466 | CHF 1'340 | Sep–Mar |
| Jaipur India | e-Visa · official | ~8.5h | CHF 379 | CHF 1'049 | Oct–Mar |
| Manali India | e-Visa · official | ~9.5h | CHF 379 | CHF 903 | May–Jun, Sep–Oct, Dec–Feb |
| Mussoorie India | e-Visa · official | ~10h | CHF 350 | CHF 874 | Feb–May, Oct–Dec |
| Nainital India | e-Visa · official | ~11h | CHF 350 | CHF 874 | Oct–May |
| Shimla India | e-Visa · official | ~11.5h | CHF 350 | CHF 903 | Feb–May, Oct–Dec |
| Goa India | e-Visa · official | ~12h · 1 stop | CHF 437 | CHF 1'078 | Nov–May |
| Mount Abu India | e-Visa · official | ~12h | CHF 321 | CHF 758 | Sep–Apr |
| Bhutan Bhutan | e-Visa · official | ~12.5h · 1 stop | CHF 1'981 | CHF 3'089 | Nov–Dec |
| Lakshadweep India | e-Visa · official | ~14h · 1 stop | CHF 795 | CHF 1'523 | Oct–Apr |
| Kerala India | e-Visa · official | ~14.5h · 1 stop | CHF 466 | CHF 1'224 | Dec–Mar |
| Hoi An & Ha Long Bay Vietnam | e-Visa · official | ~15h · 1 stop | CHF 495 | CHF 1'340 | Feb–Apr |
| Darjeeling India | e-Visa · official | ~15h · 1 stop | CHF 350 | CHF 845 | Nov–Mar |
| Mahabaleshwar India | e-Visa · official | ~15h · 1 stop | CHF 321 | CHF 816 | Nov–May |
| Andaman Islands India | e-Visa · official | ~15.5h · 1 stop | CHF 591 | CHF 1'436 | Nov–Apr |
| Ooty India | e-Visa · official | ~15.5h · 1 stop | CHF 350 | CHF 816 | Dec–Apr |
| Meghalaya India | e-Visa · official | ~15.5h · 1 stop | CHF 379 | CHF 816 | Nov–Apr |
| Wayanad India | e-Visa · official | ~15.5h · 1 stop | CHF 379 | CHF 962 | Nov–Feb |
| Phu Quoc Vietnam | e-Visa · official | ~15.5h · 1 stop | CHF 524 | CHF 1'282 | Dec–Apr |
| Coorg India | e-Visa · official | ~16h · 1 stop | CHF 408 | CHF 1'107 | Nov–Apr |
| Kodaikanal India | e-Visa · official | ~16.5h · 1 stop | CHF 350 | CHF 816 | Jan–Mar |
| Gangtok & Sikkim India | e-Visa · official | ~16.5h · 1 stop | CHF 408 | CHF 962 | Feb, Oct–Dec |
| Munnar India | e-Visa · official | ~17h · 1 stop | CHF 379 | CHF 962 | Dec–Mar |
| Barcelona & Mallorca Spain | Visa required · official | ~1.5h | CHF 1'224 | CHF 2'506 | Mar–Nov |
| Georgia Georgia | Visa required · official | ~4.5h | CHF 554 | CHF 1'166 | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct |
| Baku Azerbaijan | Visa required · official | ~5h | CHF 641 | CHF 1'369 | Apr–Oct |
| Egypt Egypt | Visa required · official | ~5.5h | CHF 612 | CHF 1'399 | Nov–Apr |
| Pokhara Nepal | Visa required · official | ~13h · 1 stop | CHF 437 | CHF 1'049 | Oct–Apr |
| Hong Kong Hong Kong | Visa required · official | ~15h · 1 stop | CHF 1'195 | CHF 2'448 | Oct–Apr |
| Palawan Philippines | Visa required · official | ~21.5h · 1 stop | CHF 711 | CHF 1'585 | Jan–Apr |
What the visa labels mean, sources and downloads
- Visa-free:
- No application. You are admitted on arrival, for a set number of days.
- Visa on arrival:
- No application in advance. You get the visa at the airport, usually for a fee, with proof of onward travel.
- eTA (online):
- A short online authorisation before you travel, linked to your passport. Not a visa, but you can’t board without it.
- e-Visa:
- A visa you apply for online before you travel. Allow a few days to a few weeks.
- Visa required:
- Apply at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before you travel. Allow several weeks.
Visa rules from the Passport Index dataset (updated 2026-10-10), for tourism stays; not individually confirmed with each government. Always confirm on the linked official site before booking. Travel times are door-to-door estimates. Rates as of 2026-10-09. Download: CSV · JSON
About these prices: estimates for two people, 7 nights, covering the stay (three levels, from guesthouses to four-star to five-star or villa), food, experiences and mandatory fees. Flights are not included. Off-peak prices; peak months add about 20% to the stay. Set October 2026, converted at 2026-10-09 exchange rates. Treat them as a guide: real prices often vary by 25% or more with the hotel, dates and how early you book. How we estimate
Questions couples ask
Questions couples from Switzerland ask
Which honeymoon destinations are visa-free for Swiss passport holders?
Of the 83 destinations we cover, these need no embassy visa on a Swiss passport (visa-free, on arrival, an online eTA or an e-visa): Santorini, Amalfi Coast, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Maldives, Bora Bora, Paris, Dubrovnik & Hvar, Lapland and Cappadocia, and 65 more. Rules change, so check the official source before you book.
What is the closest international honeymoon from Switzerland?
From Zurich, the shortest trips abroad without an embassy visa are Paris (about 1 hours), Dubrovnik & Hvar (about 2 hours), Santorini (about 3 hours) and Amalfi Coast (about 3 hours).
What is the cheapest honeymoon abroad from Switzerland?
On the ground, the cheapest no-embassy-visa picks are Mount Abu (from CHF 321 for a simple week for two), Mahabaleshwar (from CHF 321 for a simple week for two) and Nainital (from CHF 350 for a simple week for two). Flights are extra.
Where should we honeymoon in December from Switzerland?
Within 12 hours of Zurich and without an embassy visa, December’s weather favours Udaipur, Jaipur, Nainital, Marrakech and Lapland.
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