ZIN - Interlaken Air Base
Interlaken, Switzerland
IATA Code: ZIN · Interlaken, Switzerland
The airport code ZIN is the IATA identifier for Interlaken Air Base. You may also find it referred to as Interlaken Airport (ZIN).
Interlaken Air Base (ZIN) serves Interlaken, Switzerland, in the Europe fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
ZIN is the IATA airport code for Interlaken Air Base, located in Interlaken, Switzerland. The airport is situated at coordinates 46.6766°N, 7.8791°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
- ZIN
- City
- Interlaken
- Country
- Switzerland
- Timezone
- Europe/Zurich
- Latitude
- 46.6766°
- Longitude
- 7.8791°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- Europe
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from ZIN
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRN - Bern | 39 km | $602 | $1/passenger |
| BXO - Buochs | 51 km | $787 | $2/passenger |
| EML - Emmen | 56 km | $864 | $2/passenger |
| SIR - Sion | 66 km | $1,018 | $2/passenger |
| ZHI - Grenchen | 66 km | $1,018 | $2/passenger |
| QNC - Neuchatel | 83 km | $1,281 | $3/passenger |
| ZJI - Locarno | 96 km | $1,481 | $3/passenger |
| QLS - Lausanne | 98 km | $1,512 | $3/passenger |
| ZRH - Zurich | 101 km | $1,558 | $3/passenger |
| BSL - Mulhouse | 105 km | $1,620 | $3/passenger |
| LUG - Lugano | 109 km | $1,682 | $3/passenger |
| AOT - Aosta | 111 km | $1,713 | $3/passenger |
| BOR - Belfort | 127 km | $1,959 | $4/passenger |
| MXP - Milano | 133 km | $2,052 | $4/passenger |
| MVV - Verdun | 134 km | $2,067 | $4/passenger |
| QNJ - Annemasse | 135 km | $2,083 | $4/passenger |
| GVA - Geneva | 144 km | $2,222 | $4/passenger |
| ZQL - Donaueschingen | 152 km | $2,345 | $5/passenger |
| SMV - Samedan | 154 km | $2,376 | $5/passenger |
| ACH - Altenrhein | 156 km | $2,407 | $5/passenger |
| NCY - Annecy | 159 km | $2,453 | $5/passenger |
| HOH - Hohenems | 159 km | $2,453 | $5/passenger |
| CMR - Colmar | 164 km | $2,530 | $5/passenger |
| TRN - Torino | 165 km | $2,546 | $5/passenger |
| FDH - Friedrichshafen | 166 km | $2,561 | $5/passenger |
| CVF - Courcheval | 172 km | $2,654 | $5/passenger |
| MFX - Ajaccio | 173 km | $2,669 | $5/passenger |
| LIN - Milan | 174 km | $2,684 | $5/passenger |
| BGY - Bergamo | 179 km | $2,762 | $6/passenger |
| LHA - Lahr | 188 km | $2,900 | $6/passenger |
| DLE - Dole | 190 km | $2,931 | $6/passenger |
| CMF - Chambery | 192 km | $2,962 | $6/passenger |
| SXB - Strasbourg | 208 km | $3,209 | $6/passenger |
| DIJ - Dijon | 222 km | $3,425 | $7/passenger |
| EPL - Epinal | 228 km | $3,518 | $7/passenger |
| FMM - Memmingen | 230 km | $3,548 | $7/passenger |
| FKB - Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden | 234 km | $3,610 | $7/passenger |
| VBS - Brescia | 235 km | $3,626 | $7/passenger |
| CUF - Cuneo | 238 km | $3,672 | $7/passenger |
| LYS - Lyon | 240 km | $3,703 | $7/passenger |
| STR - Stuttgart | 245 km | $3,780 | $8/passenger |
| GNB - Grenoble | 245 km | $3,780 | $8/passenger |
| LYN - Lyon | 249 km | $3,842 | $8/passenger |
| ENC - Nancy | 256 km | $3,950 | $8/passenger |
| GOA - Genoa | 262 km | $4,042 | $8/passenger |
| BZO - Bolzano | 265 km | $4,088 | $8/passenger |
| INN - Innsbruck | 271 km | $4,181 | $8/passenger |
| VRN - Villafranca | 272 km | $4,196 | $8/passenger |
| PMF - Parma | 279 km | $4,304 | $9/passenger |
| ZQW - Zweibruecken | 284 km | $4,382 | $9/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your ZIN 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 ZIN
- 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 Interlaken
Interlaken 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 ZIN
As a European airport, ZIN 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 ZIN
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Interlaken Air Base
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from ZIN
- 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 ZIN are BRN, BXO, EML — consider these for potentially lower fares