ZHI - Grenchen Airport
Grenchen, Switzerland
IATA Code: ZHI · Grenchen, Switzerland
The airport code ZHI is the IATA identifier for Grenchen Airport. You may also find it referred to as Grenchen Airport (ZHI).
Grenchen Airport (ZHI) serves Grenchen, Switzerland, in the Europe fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
ZHI is the IATA airport code for Grenchen Airport, located in Grenchen, Switzerland. The airport is situated at coordinates 47.1816°N, 7.4172°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
- ZHI
- City
- Grenchen
- Country
- Switzerland
- Timezone
- Europe/Zurich
- Latitude
- 47.1816°
- Longitude
- 7.4172°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- Europe
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from ZHI
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRN - Bern | 30 km | $463 | $1/passenger |
| BSL - Mulhouse | 46 km | $710 | $1/passenger |
| QNC - Neuchatel | 49 km | $756 | $2/passenger |
| BOR - Belfort | 61 km | $941 | $2/passenger |
| ZIN - Interlaken | 66 km | $1,018 | $2/passenger |
| EML - Emmen | 68 km | $1,049 | $2/passenger |
| BXO - Buochs | 78 km | $1,203 | $2/passenger |
| ZRH - Zurich | 91 km | $1,404 | $3/passenger |
| QLS - Lausanne | 93 km | $1,435 | $3/passenger |
| CMR - Colmar | 103 km | $1,589 | $3/passenger |
| SIR - Sion | 107 km | $1,651 | $3/passenger |
| ZQL - Donaueschingen | 121 km | $1,867 | $4/passenger |
| LHA - Lahr | 136 km | $2,098 | $4/passenger |
| QNJ - Annemasse | 141 km | $2,175 | $4/passenger |
| GVA - Geneva | 145 km | $2,237 | $4/passenger |
| DLE - Dole | 151 km | $2,330 | $5/passenger |
| SXB - Strasbourg | 152 km | $2,345 | $5/passenger |
| ZJI - Locarno | 159 km | $2,453 | $5/passenger |
| AOT - Aosta | 161 km | $2,484 | $5/passenger |
| EPL - Epinal | 162 km | $2,499 | $5/passenger |
| MVV - Verdun | 162 km | $2,499 | $5/passenger |
| ACH - Altenrhein | 165 km | $2,546 | $5/passenger |
| FDH - Friedrichshafen | 167 km | $2,576 | $5/passenger |
| NCY - Annecy | 171 km | $2,638 | $5/passenger |
| LUG - Lugano | 174 km | $2,684 | $5/passenger |
| HOH - Hohenems | 174 km | $2,684 | $5/passenger |
| DIJ - Dijon | 176 km | $2,715 | $5/passenger |
| FKB - Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden | 184 km | $2,839 | $6/passenger |
| ENC - Nancy | 190 km | $2,931 | $6/passenger |
| MXP - Milano | 200 km | $3,086 | $6/passenger |
| SMV - Samedan | 201 km | $3,101 | $6/passenger |
| CVF - Courcheval | 207 km | $3,194 | $6/passenger |
| CMF - Chambery | 208 km | $3,209 | $6/passenger |
| MFX - Ajaccio | 208 km | $3,209 | $6/passenger |
| STR - Stuttgart | 215 km | $3,317 | $7/passenger |
| ETZ - Metz | 218 km | $3,363 | $7/passenger |
| TRN - Torino | 221 km | $3,410 | $7/passenger |
| ZQW - Zweibruecken | 225 km | $3,471 | $7/passenger |
| SCN - Saarbruecken | 227 km | $3,502 | $7/passenger |
| FMM - Memmingen | 230 km | $3,548 | $7/passenger |
| MZM - Metz | 231 km | $3,564 | $7/passenger |
| LIN - Milan | 240 km | $3,703 | $7/passenger |
| LYS - Lyon | 241 km | $3,718 | $7/passenger |
| BGY - Bergamo | 243 km | $3,749 | $7/passenger |
| LYN - Lyon | 249 km | $3,842 | $8/passenger |
| RMS - Ramstein | 251 km | $3,872 | $8/passenger |
| GNB - Grenoble | 258 km | $3,980 | $8/passenger |
| MHG - Mannheim | 267 km | $4,119 | $8/passenger |
| SYT - St.-yan | 273 km | $4,212 | $8/passenger |
| LUX - Luxemburg | 286 km | $4,412 | $9/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your ZHI 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 ZHI
- 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 Grenchen
Grenchen 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 ZHI
As a European airport, ZHI 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 ZHI
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Grenchen Airport
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from ZHI
- 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 ZHI are BRN, BSL, QNC — consider these for potentially lower fares