Beach trips from Zurich for under 3,600 CHF
On a total budget of 3,600 CHF, some destinations fit a 7-day trip from Zurich with room to spare. The cheapest is Albania, expected around 850 CHF for the whole trip.
What this answer assumes
- Total budget: 3,600 CHF for the whole party, covering flights, stay, food, local transport and activities.
- Trip length: 7 days.
- Party: one traveller.
- Month: flexible — each destination is priced at its own typical month.
- Comfort level: mid-range.
- Focus: Beach. Only destinations whose recorded strength for this is 8 out of 10 or higher are considered.
Fits comfortably
Croatia
CroatiaEstimated total: 1,210–1,970 CHF
Even the upper estimate leaves about 1,600 CHF of budget room.
- Flights:
- 90–220 CHF
- On the ground:
- 1,120–1,750 CHF
- Season:
- Model-selected season fit: May — Seasonal price level: High
- Trip length:
- Shorter than the ideal 8-12 days
- Strong for:
- Beach
- Airfare confidence:
- Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated
Affordable on your budget and one of the closest matches to the trip you described. It covers beach.
Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.
Greece
GreeceEstimated total: 1,300–2,110 CHF
Even the upper estimate leaves about 1,500 CHF of budget room.
- Flights:
- 100–260 CHF
- On the ground:
- 1,200–1,850 CHF
- Season:
- Model-selected season fit: May — Seasonal price level: High
- Trip length:
- Shorter than the ideal 8-14 days
- Strong for:
- Beach
- Airfare confidence:
- Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated
Affordable on your budget and one of the closest matches to the trip you described. It covers beach.
Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.
Montenegro
MontenegroEstimated total: 940–1,560 CHF
Even the upper estimate leaves about 2,000 CHF of budget room.
- Flights:
- 110–280 CHF
- On the ground:
- 830–1,280 CHF
- Season:
- Model-selected season fit: May — Seasonal price level: High
- Trip length:
- Well matched to 7 days
- Strong for:
- Beach
- Airfare confidence:
- Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated
Affordable on your budget and one of the closest matches to the trip you described. It covers beach.
Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.
Portugal
PortugalEstimated total: 1,320–2,150 CHF
Even the upper estimate leaves about 1,450 CHF of budget room.
- Flights:
- 120–300 CHF
- On the ground:
- 1,200–1,850 CHF
- Season:
- Model-selected season fit: April — Seasonal price level: High
- Trip length:
- Shorter than the ideal 8-14 days
- Strong for:
- Beach
- Airfare confidence:
- Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated
Affordable on your budget and one of the closest matches to the trip you described. It covers beach.
Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.
Spain
SpainEstimated total: 1,310–2,140 CHF
Even the upper estimate leaves about 1,450 CHF of budget room.
- Flights:
- 90–240 CHF
- On the ground:
- 1,220–1,900 CHF
- Season:
- Model-selected season fit: April — Seasonal price level: High
- Trip length:
- Shorter than the ideal 8-16 days
- Strong for:
- Beach
- Airfare confidence:
- Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated
Affordable on your budget and one of the closest matches to the trip you described. It covers beach.
Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.
Albania
AlbaniaEstimated total: 640–1,110 CHF
Even the upper estimate leaves about 2,500 CHF of budget room.
- Flights:
- 110–280 CHF
- On the ground:
- 530–830 CHF
- Season:
- Model-selected season fit: May — Seasonal price level: High
- Trip length:
- Shorter than the ideal 8-12 days
- Strong for:
- Beach
- Airfare confidence:
- Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated
Affordable on your budget and one of the closest matches to the trip you described. It covers beach.
Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.
The Gambia — Banjul and coast
GambiaEstimated total: 1,240–1,940 CHF
Even the upper estimate leaves about 1,650 CHF of budget room.
- Flights:
- 530–830 CHF
- On the ground:
- 710–1,110 CHF
- Season:
- Model-selected season fit: January — Seasonal price level: High
- Trip length:
- Well matched to 7 days
- Strong for:
- Beach
- Airfare confidence:
- Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated
Affordable on your budget and one of the closest matches to the trip you described. It covers beach.
Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.
Bali & Lombok
IndonesiaEstimated total: 1,630–2,530 CHF
Even the upper estimate leaves about 1,050 CHF of budget room.
- Flights:
- 950–1,480 CHF
- On the ground:
- 680–1,050 CHF
- Season:
- Model-selected season fit: April — Seasonal price level: High
- Trip length:
- Shorter than the ideal 12-21 days
- Strong for:
- Beach
- Airfare confidence:
- Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated
Affordable on your budget and one of the closest matches to the trip you described. It covers beach.
Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.
Mexico
MexicoEstimated total: 1,660–2,590 CHF
Even the upper estimate leaves about 1,000 CHF of budget room.
- Flights:
- 900–1,400 CHF
- On the ground:
- 760–1,190 CHF
- Season:
- Model-selected season fit: January — Seasonal price level: High
- Trip length:
- Shorter than the ideal 10-18 days
- Strong for:
- Beach
- Airfare confidence:
- Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated
Affordable on your budget and one of the closest matches to the trip you described. It covers beach.
Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.
US Virgin Islands — St Thomas, Charlotte Amalie and Magens Bay
United States Virgin IslandsEstimated total: 1,840–2,880 CHF
Even the upper estimate leaves about 700 CHF of budget room.
- Flights:
- 800–1,260 CHF
- On the ground:
- 1,040–1,620 CHF
- Season:
- Model-selected season fit: January — Seasonal price level: High
- Trip length:
- Longer than the ideal 4-6 days
- Strong for:
- Beach
- Airfare confidence:
- Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated
Affordable on your budget and one of the closest matches to the trip you described. It covers beach.
Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.
Italy
ItalyEstimated total: 1,600–2,570 CHF
Even the upper estimate leaves about 1,050 CHF of budget room.
- Flights:
- 80–200 CHF
- On the ground:
- 1,520–2,370 CHF
- Season:
- Model-selected season fit: April — Seasonal price level: High
- Trip length:
- Shorter than the ideal 9-16 days
- Strong for:
- Beach
- Airfare confidence:
- Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated
One of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach.
Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.
Grenada — St George’s and Grand Anse
GrenadaEstimated total: 1,750–2,730 CHF
Even the upper estimate leaves about 850 CHF of budget room.
- Flights:
- 800–1,260 CHF
- On the ground:
- 950–1,470 CHF
- Season:
- Model-selected season fit: January — Seasonal price level: High
- Trip length:
- Longer than the ideal 4-6 days
- Strong for:
- Beach
- Airfare confidence:
- Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated
One of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach.
Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.
Sri Lanka
Sri LankaEstimated total: 1,370–2,120 CHF
Even the upper estimate leaves about 1,450 CHF of budget room.
- Flights:
- 700–1,100 CHF
- On the ground:
- 670–1,020 CHF
- Season:
- Model-selected season fit: January — Seasonal price level: High
- Trip length:
- Shorter than the ideal 12-20 days
- Strong for:
- Beach
- Airfare confidence:
- Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated
One of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach.
Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.
Thailand
ThailandEstimated total: 1,440–2,240 CHF
Even the upper estimate leaves about 1,350 CHF of budget room.
- Flights:
- 740–1,150 CHF
- On the ground:
- 700–1,090 CHF
- Season:
- Model-selected season fit: January — Seasonal price level: High
- Trip length:
- Shorter than the ideal 14-28 days
- Strong for:
- Beach
- Airfare confidence:
- Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated
One of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach.
Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.
Egypt
EgyptEstimated total: 1,000–1,530 CHF
Even the upper estimate leaves about 2,100 CHF of budget room.
- Flights:
- 330–510 CHF
- On the ground:
- 670–1,020 CHF
- Season:
- Model-selected season fit: January — Seasonal price level: High
- Trip length:
- Shorter than the ideal 8-14 days
- Strong for:
- Beach
- Airfare confidence:
- Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated
One of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach.
Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.
Malawi — Lilongwe and Senga Bay
MalawiEstimated total: 1,520–2,370 CHF
Even the upper estimate leaves about 1,250 CHF of budget room.
- Flights:
- 490–760 CHF
- On the ground:
- 1,030–1,610 CHF
- Season:
- Model-selected season fit: May — Seasonal price level: High
- Trip length:
- Well matched to 7 days
- Strong for:
- Beach
- Airfare confidence:
- Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated
One of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach.
Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.
Malaysia
MalaysiaEstimated total: 1,570–2,450 CHF
Even the upper estimate leaves about 1,150 CHF of budget room.
- Flights:
- 790–1,240 CHF
- On the ground:
- 780–1,210 CHF
- Season:
- Model-selected season fit: January — Seasonal price level: High
- Trip length:
- Shorter than the ideal 10-18 days
- Strong for:
- Beach
- Airfare confidence:
- Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated
One of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach.
Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.
Kerala & Goa
IndiaEstimated total: 1,080–1,690 CHF
Even the upper estimate leaves about 1,900 CHF of budget room.
- Flights:
- 570–890 CHF
- On the ground:
- 510–800 CHF
- Season:
- Model-selected season fit: January — Seasonal price level: High
- Trip length:
- Shorter than the ideal 10-18 days
- Strong for:
- Beach
- Airfare confidence:
- Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated
One of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach.
Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.
Colombia
ColombiaEstimated total: 1,450–2,680 CHF
Even the upper estimate leaves about 900 CHF of budget room.
- Flights:
- 820–1,700 CHF
- On the ground:
- 630–980 CHF
- Season:
- Model-selected season fit: January — Seasonal price level: High
- Trip length:
- Shorter than the ideal 10-18 days
- Strong for:
- Beach
- Airfare confidence:
- Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated
One of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach.
Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.
Fits, but tight
Dominican Republic
Dominican RepublicEstimated total: 1,930–3,370 CHF
The central estimate is 950 CHF under budget and even the upper estimate stays within it, but with less than 15% of the budget spare.
- Flights:
- 710–1,470 CHF
- On the ground:
- 1,220–1,900 CHF
- Season:
- Model-selected season fit: January — Seasonal price level: High
- Trip length:
- Well matched to 7 days
- Strong for:
- Beach
- Airfare confidence:
- Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated
Affordable on your budget and one of the closest matches to the trip you described. It covers beach.
Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.
Zanzibar
TanzaniaEstimated total: 1,980–3,420 CHF
The central estimate is 900 CHF under budget and even the upper estimate stays within it, but with less than 15% of the budget spare.
- Flights:
- 650–1,340 CHF
- On the ground:
- 1,330–2,080 CHF
- Season:
- Model-selected season fit: January — Seasonal price level: High
- Trip length:
- Well matched to 7 days
- Strong for:
- Beach
- Airfare confidence:
- Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated
Affordable on your budget and one of the closest matches to the trip you described. It covers beach.
Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.
Mauritius
MauritiusEstimated total: 1,970–3,490 CHF
The central estimate is 850 CHF under budget and even the upper estimate stays within it, but with less than 15% of the budget spare.
- Flights:
- 810–1,690 CHF
- On the ground:
- 1,160–1,800 CHF
- Season:
- Model-selected season fit: April — Seasonal price level: High
- Trip length:
- Well matched to 7 days
- Strong for:
- Beach
- Airfare confidence:
- Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated
Affordable on your budget and one of the closest matches to the trip you described. It covers beach.
Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.
Seychelles
SeychellesEstimated total: 2,460–4,250 CHF
The central estimate is 250 CHF under budget; the upper estimate is 650 CHF over.
One workable change: raise the total budget by 650 CHF to cover the upper estimate.
- Flights:
- 770–1,610 CHF
- On the ground:
- 1,690–2,640 CHF
- Season:
- Model-selected season fit: April — Seasonal price level: High
- Trip length:
- Well matched to 7 days
- Strong for:
- Beach
- Airfare confidence:
- Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated
Affordable on your budget and one of the closest matches to the trip you described. It covers beach.
Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.
Oman
OmanEstimated total: 2,000–3,110 CHF
The central estimate is 1,050 CHF under budget and even the upper estimate stays within it, but with less than 15% of the budget spare.
- Flights:
- 410–630 CHF
- On the ground:
- 1,590–2,480 CHF
- Season:
- Model-selected season fit: January — Seasonal price level: High
- Trip length:
- Well matched to 7 days
- Strong for:
- Beach
- Airfare confidence:
- Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated
Affordable on your budget and one of the closest matches to the trip you described. It covers beach.
Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.
Dubai & Abu Dhabi
UAEEstimated total: 2,370–3,680 CHF
The central estimate is 550 CHF under budget; the upper estimate is 90 CHF over.
One workable change: raise the total budget by 90 CHF to cover the upper estimate.
- Flights:
- 410–640 CHF
- On the ground:
- 1,960–3,040 CHF
- Season:
- Model-selected season fit: January — Seasonal price level: Peak
- Trip length:
- Well matched to 7 days
- Strong for:
- Beach
- Airfare confidence:
- Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated
One of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach.
Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.
Costa Rica
Costa RicaEstimated total: 2,230–3,940 CHF
The central estimate is 500 CHF under budget; the upper estimate is 350 CHF over.
One workable change: raise the total budget by 350 CHF to cover the upper estimate.
- Flights:
- 880–1,820 CHF
- On the ground:
- 1,350–2,120 CHF
- Season:
- Model-selected season fit: January — Seasonal price level: High
- Trip length:
- Shorter than the ideal 9-14 days
- Strong for:
- Beach
- Airfare confidence:
- Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated
One of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach.
Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.
British Virgin Islands — Tortola, Road Town and Cane Garden Bay
British Virgin IslandsEstimated total: 2,600–4,080 CHF
The central estimate is 250 CHF under budget; the upper estimate is 450 CHF over.
One workable change: raise the total budget by 450 CHF to cover the upper estimate.
- Flights:
- 800–1,260 CHF
- On the ground:
- 1,800–2,820 CHF
- Season:
- Model-selected season fit: January — Seasonal price level: High
- Trip length:
- Longer than the ideal 4-6 days
- Strong for:
- Beach
- Airfare confidence:
- Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated
One of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach.
Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.
Cook Islands — Rarotonga
Cook IslandsEstimated total: 2,240–3,490 CHF
The central estimate is 750 CHF under budget and even the upper estimate stays within it, but with less than 15% of the budget spare.
- Flights:
- 1,020–1,590 CHF
- On the ground:
- 1,220–1,900 CHF
- Season:
- Model-selected season fit: April — Seasonal price level: High
- Trip length:
- Well matched to 7 days
- Strong for:
- Beach
- Airfare confidence:
- Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated
One of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach.
Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.
Cocos Keeling Islands — West Island
Cocos (Keeling) IslandsEstimated total: 2,480–3,870 CHF
The central estimate is 400 CHF under budget; the upper estimate is 250 CHF over.
One workable change: raise the total budget by 250 CHF to cover the upper estimate.
- Flights:
- 1,410–2,210 CHF
- On the ground:
- 1,070–1,660 CHF
- Season:
- Model-selected season fit: August — Seasonal price level: Peak
- Trip length:
- Well matched to 7 days
- Strong for:
- Beach
- Airfare confidence:
- Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated
One of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach.
Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.
Just out of reach
Barbados — Bridgetown
BarbadosEstimated total: 2,910–4,570 CHF
The central estimate is about 140 CHF over budget.
One workable change: raise the total budget by 140 CHF to cover the central estimate.
- Flights:
- 740–1,160 CHF
- On the ground:
- 2,170–3,410 CHF
- Season:
- Model-selected season fit: February — Seasonal price level: High
- Trip length:
- Longer than the ideal 4-6 days
- Strong for:
- Beach
- Airfare confidence:
- Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated
A close-to-budget option that fits the trip you described well. It covers beach.
Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.
Cayman Islands — Grand Cayman
Cayman IslandsEstimated total: 2,940–4,620 CHF
The central estimate is about 180 CHF over budget.
One workable change: raise the total budget by 180 CHF to cover the central estimate.
- Flights:
- 800–1,260 CHF
- On the ground:
- 2,140–3,360 CHF
- Season:
- Model-selected season fit: January — Seasonal price level: High
- Trip length:
- Longer than the ideal 4-6 days
- Strong for:
- Beach
- Airfare confidence:
- Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated
A close-to-budget option that fits the trip you described well. It covers beach.
Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.
Sint Maarten — Philipsburg and Great Bay boardwalk
Sint Maarten (Dutch part)Estimated total: 3,080–4,800 CHF
The central estimate is about 350 CHF over budget.
One workable change: raise the total budget by 350 CHF to cover the central estimate.
- Flights:
- 740–1,160 CHF
- On the ground:
- 2,340–3,640 CHF
- Season:
- Model-selected season fit: February — Seasonal price level: High
- Trip length:
- Longer than the ideal 3-5 days
- Strong for:
- Beach
- Airfare confidence:
- Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated
A close-to-budget option that fits the trip you described in part. It covers beach.
Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.
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