Lookin for flights to Switzerland. Couple questions

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Staying in Lauterbrunnen

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I really do believe this is the most beautiful place in the world. Have fun! I flew into Zurich and Geneva for different trips. I did Zurich when I went to Lauterbrunnen, though, because it took me though Lucerne and I wanted to stay there a night.

You probably cant really go wrong. Geneva would put you closer to Mont Blanc. Lots to see there. Chamonix is a great town. I would honestly consider flying into Zurich and out of Geneva if you want to see a little more.

I've got a corporate code that works great for discounted rentals and also gives me a huge discount on one ways. You could see if your company has something similar.

Thanks for feedback. Would you opt for a foreign airline or the delta flight with a layover @ jfk. I hear some posters saying NY isn’t a good place for a layover right now. Keep in mind though this trip isn’t til early summer of 24.

I've flown British, Air France, Delta, American, Qatar, and Lufthansa across the pond recently. All of them have their pros and cons and I would choose based on a variety of factors. Are you flying business or economy, what do the layovers and connecting airports look like, etc.

If you get delayed you have EU 261 compensation but only if you're on an EU carrier or a US carrier flying to the EU. If you fly British/American and connect in London, you won't get anything if your US-London flight has an issue, etc.

EDIT: Looks like you're going in economy. I'd try and book on either the 767 or the A330 where you can get a pair of two seats together and not have to share a row. The 787/A350 is in a 3-3-3 layout and the 777 is in a 3-4-3 layout so you'll either have to crawl over someone or have someone crawling over you with someone stuck in a middle seat

I used this book extensively when I went to Lauterbrunnen. My intention was to hike up to berghauses and stay at those. We only made it to one but I would definitely go back to finish my original trip

Flew Iberia out of Philly to Lisbon last summer. It was fine. No issues and they were flexible with moving seats assignments.

Not sure I'd want to spend 3+ hours in Madrid. I'd lean towards Delta and then, when you land, you would go through passport control.

Connecting in the states means you're a domestic passenger so no extra security and I guarantee your flight times will change between now and next summer.

JFK in the summer is always a crapshoot. But that holds true for a few airports that time of year.

We were coming from London, but flew into Geneva and did the Zermatt area first before Lauterbrunnen. Flew out of Zurich connecting through JFK.

Going in one and out the other gives you the opportunity to see a little more, but I think Zurich would be best if you’re only going to be in Lauterbrunnen. Spend your last night in Lucerne and you’ll only be about an hour from ZRH

Appreciate all the replies. I ended up pulling the trigger this morning on a flight. Went DFW-JFK-ZRH. Same itinerary on the return flight. Went with delta. I think having a domestic layover vs international will be a little smoother. Ended up being 1300-pp on economy which seems a little steep but I’ll take it .