Private jet to the Montreux Jazz Festival
The 61st festival runs from 2 to 17 July 2027 on the Montreux lakefront. Jets land at Geneva or Sion, and a car or a direct train covers the rest.
- 2027 festival
- 2 to 17 July
- Edition
- 61st
- Airports
- Geneva, Sion
- Paid stages
- Stravinski, Lab
How the trip works
Geneva (LSGG) for most flights: direct InterRegio trains run every half hour from Geneva Airport station through Montreux, and a chauffeur takes you door to door. Sion (LSGS), up the Rhône valley, suits guests staying in the Valais, and the festival runs late-evening trains back to Sion.
Switzerland Tourism puts the crowd at nearly 250,000 spectators a year. The paid concerts are in the Auditorium Stravinski and the Montreux Jazz Lab, with free stages along the lake; the festival returned to the renovated Convention Centre for its 60th edition in 2026.
Parking in Montreux is limited during the festival, and the Grand-Rue closes to private traffic every evening, so plan drop-off points with the chauffeur. The festival's official limousine partner runs around the clock.
Hotels on the Riviera fill early in July, so book rooms with the flight. See our Geneva and Sion pages for routes and estimates.
Sources:Montreux Jazz Festival: 61st edition, 2 to 17 July 2027Switzerland Tourism: Montreux Jazz Festival, 2 to 17 July 2027Montreux Jazz Festival: the stagesMontreux Jazz Festival: transport and accommodationWikipedia: Montreux railway station, servicesSion Airport: pilot information (hours, PPR, handling, approach qualification)
Airports for Montreux
| Airport | Getting to Montreux | Practical points |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva (LSGG) | Direct InterRegio trains every half hour, or by car | PPR for business flights, bookable five days ahead; handling agent on the south stands; private customs at the business aviation terminal, where parking is limited |
| Sion (LSGS) | Car or train down the Rhône valley; festival late-evening trains run back to Sion | 2,000 m runway, 2.5 km from Sion; handling agent required over 3 t (Aéroport de Sion, Signature, Alpine Jet Services); IFR approaches need crews qualified for the airport; customs in opening hours |
Sion opens at 05:00 UTC (07:00 Swiss time) from April to September; movements late in the day and outside hours need prior permission.
Sources:Genève Aéroport: PPR, air traffic coordination for general and business aviationWikipedia: Geneva Airport (LSGG)Wikipedia: Montreux railway station, servicesMontreux Jazz Festival: transport and accommodationWikipedia: Sion Airport (LSGS)Sion Airport: pilot information (hours, PPR, handling, approach qualification)
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Getting around during the festival
- The Grand-Rue closes to private motor traffic from 20:00 to 02:00, Monday to Wednesday, and from 17:00 to 03:00, Thursday to Sunday.
- Car parks in Montreux, Villeneuve and La Tour-de-Peilz are signposted, with live availability online; the festival recommends public transport.
- SBB adds trains during the festival, including two late-evening services to Martigny and Sion; late concerts can end after the last connection.
- First Class Limousine Service is the official limousine partner, with S-Class and V-Class cars available 24 hours a day.
Jets for Montreux
Light and midsize jets into Geneva or Sion.
Questions, answered
Still deciding? A charter specialist will talk you through aircraft, airports and price, with no obligation.
Ask a specialistWhen is the Montreux Jazz Festival 2027?+
Friday 2 to Saturday 17 July 2027, the 61st edition.
Which airport is closest to Montreux?+
Geneva and Sion are the two airports we use. Geneva has direct trains to Montreux every half hour; Sion suits guests staying in the Valais.
Can I drive into the centre of Montreux in the evening?+
Not along the Grand-Rue, which closes to private traffic every evening during the festival. A chauffeur drops you at the nearest open point.
Do I need permission to land at Geneva?+
Yes. Business flights need a PPR from Genève Aéroport, bookable from five days before the flight.
What does a light jet cost?+
Light jets charter at about CHF 3'820 to CHF 6'010 per flight hour for the whole aircraft, plus airport and handling charges.
Fares, dates and rules on this page were checked on 19 October 2026. Official fares and schedules change every season; the operator or authority named in each source has the final word.
- 1.Montreux Jazz Festival: 61st edition, 2 to 17 July 2027
- 2.Switzerland Tourism: Montreux Jazz Festival, 2 to 17 July 2027
- 3.Montreux Jazz Festival: the stages
- 4.Montreux Jazz Festival: transport and accommodation
- 5.Wikipedia: Montreux railway station, services
- 6.Sion Airport: pilot information (hours, PPR, handling, approach qualification)
- 7.Genève Aéroport: PPR, air traffic coordination for general and business aviation
- 8.Wikipedia: Geneva Airport (LSGG)
- 9.Wikipedia: Sion Airport (LSGS)
From the runway to the lakefront.
A specialist replies around the clock with aircraft options, the operator's name and an all-in price.