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The Open Championship 2026

July 15 @ 8:00 - July 20 @ 17:00
Entdecken Sie hochwertige Privatflüge ab der Schweiz zur Open Championship 2026 im Royal Birkdale Golf Club in England – stilvoll, flexibel und diskret mit Swiss Elite Flight.
16 – 19 July 2026 · Golf Major · Royal Birkdale

The Open Championship 2026 – Private Flight from Switzerland

Experience the most historic golf tournament in the world – the 154th Open Championship 2026 – from 16 to 19 July 2026 at the legendary Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England. The historic links of Royal Birkdale will host The Open for the eleventh time and attract the world’s best players as well as a discerning international audience.

With Swiss Elite Flight, you travel comfortably, flexibly and discreetly by private flight directly to Northern England – with VIP handling, short distances and, on request, organised transfer directly to Royal Birkdale Golf Club or your hotel in Southport, Liverpool or the surrounding area.

Private return flight
VIP handling
Chauffeur transfer optional
Up to 5 days included
For Golf Travellers
Ideal for guests who want to experience The Open Championship in style and reach Northern England with maximum flexibility.
For Business & Hospitality
Perfect for business partners, sponsors, hospitality groups, golf clubs or private guests.
For Links Golf & Tradition
Championship Days, Practice Days, Royal Birkdale, coastal scenery and British golf culture at the highest level.

Flight Time and Handling

Flight time: depending on departure airport and aircraft – from Switzerland typically approx. 1:40 to 2:00 hours.
Liverpool John Lennon (LPL): business terminal, approx. 40 minutes by car to Royal Birkdale – our recommendation.
Manchester (MAN): comfortable alternative, including Signature Flight Support, approx. 60 minutes by car.
VIP handling: exclusive terminals, fast processing, private lounges and discreet boarding.
Transfer: optional chauffeur or van service directly from the business terminal to Royal Birkdale Golf Club or to hotels in Southport / Liverpool.

Private Flight Offers for The Open Championship 2026

Exclusive Private FlightTo the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale – ideal for business partners, sponsors, golf clubs or private guests.
Group FlightFor flight partners, corporate and hospitality groups – often significantly more attractive per person.
Complete Transfer PlanningOrganisation between airport, golf club and hotel – also for multi-day tournament planning.
Pet-FriendlyPet-friendly flights are available on request.

Why Take a Private Flight to The Open Championship?

Maximum Time SavingsDirectly to Liverpool or Manchester – without connections, without gate stress and without conventional terminal hassle.
Flexible Travel PlanningPractice Days, Championship Days from Thursday to Sunday or the full tournament weekend.
Discretion & ComfortVIP handling, private lounges, personal support and discreet transfers on site.
Golf & HospitalityPerfectly combinable with official hospitality offers, premium hotels and client programmes.

Price Examples for Liverpool and Manchester

Our guide prices are per person when the respective aircraft is fully occupied. Included are return flight, taxes, fees, take-off and landing charges, positioning flights and standard onboard service.

Liverpool (LPL)

Piper Meridian 500
From Birrfeld · up to 4 passengers
from CHF 2’800
per person with 4 passengers
TBM 850
From Buochs · up to 5 passengers
from CHF 2’750
per person with 5 passengers

Manchester (MAN)

Piper Meridian 500
From Birrfeld · up to 4 passengers
from CHF 2’675
per person with 4 passengers
TBM 850
From Buochs · up to 5 passengers
from CHF 2’700
per person with 5 passengers
Stays of up to 5 days are included. Longer stays from 6 days onwards are individually available on request with a price supplement.
Prices apply when the respective flight is fully occupied and serve as guide values. The binding total price is confirmed as part of a personal offer.

What to Expect at The Open 2026

Four Championship DaysWorld-class golf with the best players from the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and international stars.
Classic Links ConditionsWind, coastline, bunkers and demanding course management at Royal Birkdale.
Unique AtmosphereTradition, history and sporting elegance on the English coast.
Exclusive HospitalityPremium areas, refined gastronomy and views of selected holes bookable through official partners.

Official Information and Tickets

Tickets, hospitality and travel packages are available exclusively through the official channels of the R&A and authorised partners. Swiss Elite Flight coordinates your travel and transfer logistics around the private flight on request.

Event Period, Venue and Departure Airports

Full championship period: 12 – 19 July 2026, including Practice Days.
Championship rounds: 16 – 19 July 2026, Thursday to Sunday.
Venue: Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport, England.
Destination airports: Liverpool John Lennon (LPL) or Manchester (MAN), depending on slot situation, routing and transfer planning.
Departure airports: Buochs, Grenchen, Birrfeld, Bern, Sion, St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Lugano, Locarno, Samedan, Lausanne or Geneva. Further departure airports on request.
Routing: private flight to Liverpool or Manchester – with organised transfer to Royal Birkdale Golf Club or your hotel.

Experience Southport, Liverpool and Royal Birkdale

Combine The Open Championship 2026 with a refined stay in Northern England: golf tradition, high-quality hotels, coastal scenery, Liverpool culture and selected hospitality offers make Royal Birkdale an ideal destination for an exclusive golf trip from Switzerland.

Personal Offer

Request a Private Flight to The Open Championship 2026

Share your travel date, number of passengers, preferred departure airport and length of stay.
We will respond promptly with availability, routing options and a fixed-price offer – including organised transfer directly to Royal Birkdale Golf Club or your hotel in Southport or Liverpool on request.

Swiss Elite Flight & Travel is not an official partner of the named organisers, golf clubs, venues, ticket platforms, hospitality providers, hotels or brands. Names, trademarks, event names and location references are used solely to describe the travel destination and the golf occasion.

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Venue

  • Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport (England)