Helicopter Transfer Sion to Lake Como

At just 87 nautical miles, Sion to Lake Como is among the shortest routes on this network, easily covered by a turboprop such as the Pilatus PC-12 or a very light jet like the Phenom 100, both well suited to the short hop and to Sion Airport’s Alpine setting. Sion, tucked into the Rhone Valley in the Swiss canton of Valais, sits within easy reach of resorts such as Verbier and Crans-Montana, making it a popular winter departure point for skiers looking to add a lake-district stop to their trip. The flight crosses a corner of the Alps, often affording striking views of the surrounding peaks, before descending into Milan Malpensa Airport, from where Lake Como’s towns are a short drive away. Bellagio, where the lake’s three branches meet, remains the customary highlight for first-time visitors, while Menaggio on the western shore offers a quieter alternative with good walking trails into the hills above. Given the brevity of the flight itself, barely twenty minutes in the air, this route is often used as a same-day extension for travellers based in the Swiss Alps who fancy a change of scenery, trading snow-covered peaks for the milder, garden-filled shores of the lake in the space of a single short afternoon. It suits skiers and mountain-based travellers seeking an easy, low-effort addition to a longer Alpine itinerary without committing significant time to the journey itself. Sion’s position at the heart of the Valais region means many travellers combine this short hop with wine tasting in the surrounding vineyards, adding a further layer of contrast to a day that already spans mountains and water.