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  "address": {
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    "addressCountry": "Switzerland",
    "addressLocality": "Samedan"
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  "airlines": [
    "No scheduled airlines"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
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  "city": "Samedan",
  "code": "SMV",
  "connection_tips": "Samedan Airport (SMV) is the high-altitude aviation gateway for St. Moritz and the Engadin, used mainly by private and charter traffic At street level, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Samedan rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Zurich Airport, Lugano Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by No scheduled airlines, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Samedan's time-saving link to the rest of Switzerland.\n\nIts appeal is obvious, but so is the operational challenge: altitude, winter conditions, and a mountain environment all matter more here than at a normal regional airport. Rail access via Samedan station helps once you are on the ground For a clean handoff, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Samedan rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Zurich Airport, Lugano Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by No scheduled airlines, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Samedan's time-saving link to the rest of Switzerland.\n\nConfirm your transfer early during ski season For a same-day backup, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Samedan rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Zurich Airport, Lugano Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by No scheduled airlines, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Samedan's time-saving link to the rest of Switzerland.",
  "country": "Switzerland",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "The Samedan train link is the easiest budget option into St. Moritz and the Engadin.",
    "Give yourself extra margin here because altitude and mountains complicate operations.",
    "The on-site restaurant is one of the more memorable airport dining stops in the Alps.",
    "Pre-book your onward transfer during peak winter events, polo weekends, and ski peaks.",
    "Few airports combine this much altitude, scenery, and resort traffic in such a compact setting."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Samedan%20Airport%20Switzerland",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=CHF",
  "iataCode": "SMV",
  "icao": "LSZS",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 46.5340995789,
  "layover_planner_info": "Few amenities; prepare accordingly.",
  "longitude": 9.8841104507,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Consult airline staff at the terminal for assistance.",
  "name": "Samedan Airport",
  "region": "Europe",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "ZRH",
      "name": "Zurich Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "LUG",
      "name": "Lugano Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Samedan Airport (SMV/LSZS) operates as Europe's highest aviation facility at 1,707 meters elevation serving St. Moritz luxury tourism where 15,000 annual flight movements accommodate corporate jets, private charters throughout Engadin Valley's exclusive alpine destinations. Located 5km from St. Moritz featuring specialized high-altitude operations requiring mandatory pilot briefings, proficiency testing, the facility generates 200 million CHF annually supporting 1,000 jobs while hosting REGA's highest-altitude Swiss Air-Rescue base (established 1957) throughout territories where 17th-century spa heritage, 1870s electric lighting innovation created world's most prestigious winter sports destination.\n\nLuxury alpine infrastructure emphasizes business aviation where dedicated private terminal, lavish lounge facilities enable swift, discreet passenger processing throughout territories where affluent visitors generate elevated spending patterns characteristic of St. Moritz luxury travel. The facility accommodates corporate aviation, recreational flying, glider operations throughout regions where Samedan train connections provide budget access while pre-booked transfers essential during ski season, polo weekends throughout alpine events where altitude, mountain weather complicate operations requiring specialized aviation procedures throughout challenging terrain.\n\nOperational characteristics focus on high-altitude luxury aviation where specialized services include fueling, maintenance coordination, aerodrome flight information service (AFIS) throughout territories where mountain environment, winter conditions affect scheduling while on-site restaurant provides memorable alpine dining experience. The airport manages exclusive access to luxury alpine tourism throughout areas where 2025 referendum approved 38 million CHF modernization investment (54.36% approval) enabling infrastructure upgrades supporting continued luxury aviation operations throughout challenging alpine conditions.\n\nStrategic importance extends beyond transportation to anchoring Swiss alpine luxury tourism where Samedan Airport enables essential access to world's most exclusive winter sports destination throughout Engadin territories. The facility demonstrates high-altitude luxury aviation where mountain flying challenges, exclusive tourism market, and specialized operations converge requiring comprehensive understanding of alpine weather patterns, luxury travel logistics, and high-altitude aviation throughout Switzerland's most prestigious mountain resort region where aviation access determines luxury tourism viability.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samedan_Airport"
}