Covid-19
Entry regulations due to Coronavirus
Below you will find the current travel regulations for those countries which are served by Chair Airlines (subject to change). We follow the regulations of the IATA. Please note that this information is not exhaustive and that the regulations of the respective countries may change and be adapted at any time at short notice.
This information is updated regularly and prepared with the greatest possible care to the best of our knowledge and belief at the time of publication. Due to the rapid evolution of countries responses to the Covid-19 outbreak, we cannot guarantee the accuracy and timeliness, correctness, completeness or quality of the information provided. Chair Airlines reserves the right to change the information at any time. Chair Airlines provides links to third party websites as a convenience only and assumes no responsibility for the content of external websites.
Switzerland
As of May 2, 2022, the requirement for proof of COVID-19 documents will be waived for all travelers entering Switzerland. Regular entry and visa requirements must still be observed. The requirements for entry into Switzerland can be checked with The interactive travel check tool of the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH).
Detailed information can also be found on the website of the Federal Office of Public Health FOPH
Wearing masks on our flights is no longer mandatory. Please note that the regulations in the destination country must be observed and you may have to put on a mask before leaving the aircraft. We therefore ask you to carry your masks accordingly.
We will not have masks in stock on board.
Spain
All COVID-19 related entry requirements to Spain have been lifted. Accordingly, no PCR / antigen tests or vaccination certificates are required for entry into Spain.
Kosovo
For persons who are resident in Switzerland and/or have Swiss citizenship, there are currently no specific entry requirements.
We recommend to additionally check current information on the official government website.
Information on the obligation to wear masks: Masks are still compulsory when leaving the aircraft in Pristina and in the airport building.
Northern Macedonia
For persons who are resident in Switzerland and/or have Swiss citizenship, there are currently no specific entry requirements.
Greece
For persons who are resident in Switzerland and/or have Swiss citizenship, there are currently no specific entry requirements.
Information on the obligation to wear a mask: A mask must be worn when leaving the aircraft in Greece, in the airport area as well as during boarding for the flight to Zurich.
We recommend that you additionally check the information on the official government websites.
Cyprus
For persons who are resident in Switzerland and/or have Swiss citizenship, the following entry requirements apply.
Non-vaccinated passengers must present a negative PCR test or AntiGen test for entry into Cyprus. The PCR test must be done not more than 72h and the AntiGen test not more than 24h before departure.
Children under 12 years of age and persons with complete vaccination are exempt from the testing requirement. The certificate must be no more than 270 days old if booster vaccination has not yet taken place. Persons over 18 years of age with booster vaccination or digital recovery certificate issued between 8 and a maximum of 180 days prior to departure.
For more information on the current entry requirements for Cyprus, please visit:
Information on the obligation to wear masks: As of 08 July 2022, the wearing of masks in enclosed spaces will again be compulsory for persons aged 12 and over. This also includes the airport building.
Egypt
All COVID-19 related entry requirements to Egypt have been lifted. Accordingly, no PCR / antigen tests or vaccination certificates are required for entry into Egypt.
Lebanon
For persons who are resident in Switzerland and/or have Swiss citizenship, the following entry requirements apply.
Non-vaccinated passengers must present negative PCR test or AntiGen test for entry into Lebanon. The PCR test must have been done no more than 72h and the AntiGen test no more than 24h before departure.
Children under 12 years of age and persons with complete vaccination are exempt from the testing requirement. The certificate must show complete vaccination at least 14 days prior to entry and no more than 180 days prior to arrival.
Exemptions:
Passengers who left Lebanon and return within one week, i.e. left on a weekday and return on the same day the following week, are exempt from performing a PCR test in the countries of departure, but must perform a PCR test in BRHIA upon arrival in Lebanon, provided they upload certificates and official documents proving this to the Ministry of Public Health platform in order to obtain a MOPH PASS.