ACH - St Gallen Altenrhein Airport
Altenrhein, Switzerland
IATA Code: ACH · Altenrhein, Switzerland
The airport code ACH is the IATA identifier for St Gallen Altenrhein Airport. You may also find it referred to as Altenrhein Airport (ACH).
St Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH) serves Altenrhein, Switzerland, in the Europe fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
ACH is the IATA airport code for St Gallen Altenrhein Airport, located in Altenrhein, Switzerland. The airport is situated at coordinates 47.4850°N, 9.5608°E. The current jet fuel price in the Europe region is $5.51/gallon as of 2026-05-16.
Current Jet Fuel Price (Europe)
$5.51/gallon
⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%
Airport Information
- IATA Code
- ACH
- City
- Altenrhein
- Country
- Switzerland
- Timezone
- Europe/Zurich
- Latitude
- 47.4850°
- Longitude
- 9.5608°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- Europe
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from ACH
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOH - Hohenems | 15 km | $231 | $0/passenger |
| FDH - Friedrichshafen | 21 km | $324 | $1/passenger |
| ZRH - Zurich | 76 km | $1,173 | $2/passenger |
| FMM - Memmingen | 76 km | $1,173 | $2/passenger |
| ZQL - Donaueschingen | 95 km | $1,466 | $3/passenger |
| EML - Emmen | 104 km | $1,605 | $3/passenger |
| BXO - Buochs | 105 km | $1,620 | $3/passenger |
| SMV - Samedan | 109 km | $1,682 | $3/passenger |
| STR - Stuttgart | 136 km | $2,098 | $4/passenger |
| INN - Innsbruck | 137 km | $2,114 | $4/passenger |
| OBF - Oberpfaffenhofen | 145 km | $2,237 | $4/passenger |
| AGB - Augsburg | 146 km | $2,252 | $5/passenger |
| FEL - Fuerstenfeldbruck | 150 km | $2,314 | $5/passenger |
| BSL - Mulhouse | 153 km | $2,360 | $5/passenger |
| ZJI - Locarno | 156 km | $2,407 | $5/passenger |
| ZIN - Interlaken | 156 km | $2,407 | $5/passenger |
| LHA - Lahr | 162 km | $2,499 | $5/passenger |
| ZHI - Grenchen | 165 km | $2,546 | $5/passenger |
| BRN - Bern | 168 km | $2,592 | $5/passenger |
| LUG - Lugano | 172 km | $2,654 | $5/passenger |
| BZO - Bolzano | 176 km | $2,715 | $5/passenger |
| CMR - Colmar | 179 km | $2,762 | $6/passenger |
| FKB - Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden | 181 km | $2,792 | $6/passenger |
| SXB - Strasbourg | 185 km | $2,854 | $6/passenger |
| MUC - Munich | 192 km | $2,962 | $6/passenger |
| BOR - Belfort | 192 km | $2,962 | $6/passenger |
| IGS - Ingolstadt | 200 km | $3,086 | $6/passenger |
| BGY - Bergamo | 202 km | $3,116 | $6/passenger |
| QNC - Neuchatel | 212 km | $3,271 | $7/passenger |
| MXP - Milano | 216 km | $3,332 | $7/passenger |
| SIR - Sion | 221 km | $3,410 | $7/passenger |
| LIN - Milan | 228 km | $3,518 | $7/passenger |
| MHG - Mannheim | 234 km | $3,610 | $7/passenger |
| VBS - Brescia | 236 km | $3,641 | $7/passenger |
| GHF - Giebelstadt | 242 km | $3,734 | $7/passenger |
| QLS - Lausanne | 246 km | $3,795 | $8/passenger |
| ZQW - Zweibruecken | 249 km | $3,842 | $8/passenger |
| NUE - Nuernberg | 250 km | $3,857 | $8/passenger |
| VRN - Villafranca | 254 km | $3,919 | $8/passenger |
| KZG - Kitzingen | 255 km | $3,934 | $8/passenger |
| AOT - Aosta | 256 km | $3,950 | $8/passenger |
| VIC - Vicenza | 260 km | $4,011 | $8/passenger |
| SZG - Salzburg | 260 km | $4,011 | $8/passenger |
| RMS - Ramstein | 261 km | $4,027 | $8/passenger |
| SCN - Saarbruecken | 264 km | $4,073 | $8/passenger |
| RBM - Straubing | 270 km | $4,166 | $8/passenger |
| EPL - Epinal | 276 km | $4,258 | $9/passenger |
| ENC - Nancy | 281 km | $4,335 | $9/passenger |
| URD - Burg Feuerstein | 282 km | $4,351 | $9/passenger |
| AVB - Aviano | 282 km | $4,351 | $9/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your ACH Flights
Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.
Currently, the Europe region has jet fuel priced at $5.51/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.
Tips to Save on Flights from ACH
- Book during periods of lower fuel prices (typically Q1)
- Choose airlines with fuel-efficient aircraft (787, A350)
- Consider nearby alternative airports
- Book direct flights to avoid multiple fuel surcharges
Climate & Weather at Altenrhein
Altenrhein experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons. Summers are generally pleasant (18-28°C / 64-82°F), while winters can be cold and may bring snow or ice that occasionally affects flight schedules. Travelers arriving in winter should be prepared for potential weather-related delays and dress in warm layers.
Traveler Guide: Flying Through ACH
As a European airport, ACH falls within the Europe fuel pricing zone. European airports typically offer excellent rail and public transit connections to city centers. If traveling within the Schengen Area, border checks are minimal for intra-Schengen flights. Travelers from outside the EU/Schengen zone should ensure visa requirements are met before departure.
Planning Your Trip via ACH
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at St Gallen Altenrhein Airport
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from ACH
- Fuel impact awareness: The Europe region currently prices jet fuel at $5.51/gallon — compare this with other regions to understand route pricing
- Alternative airports: The nearest airports to ACH are HOH, FDH, ZRH — consider these for potentially lower fares