Handling and FBOs
Private handling at Lugano LSZA
Lugano has one handling company listed for private and business aircraft: Lugano Airport SA. Ask your operator which one they have booked.
Who handles private aircraft
Where the terminals are
General aviation handling and VIP/crew transfers run by the airport operator at the single terminal on the airfield.
Before you land
- Opening hours
- Daily 08:00–12:00 and 13:30–20:00 local. Handling office opens 07:00; special hours by arrangement (surcharge).
A lunchtime closure (12:00–13:30) and a 20:00 close apply every day, so flights must be planned around them. Boarding, disembarking and refuelling with engines running are prohibited. De-icing is available from 1 November to 30 April.
Hours and requirements are as the airport publishes them, last checked 30 Sep 2026. Check with the airport or your operator before you set off.
Getting to the terminal
Via Aeroporto 15, Agno, 6982.
| From | Drive | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lugano | 15 min | 4 mi · 6 km |
| Locarno | 45 min | 24 mi · 39 km |
| Zermatt | 3 hr 5 min | 124 mi · 200 km |
Road time without traffic. Routes: OSRM, map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
The full guide to Lugano Airport has the runway, weather, flight times and nearby airports.