Rise Air
A Swiss scheduled leisure carrier operating Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft from Zurich and Basel to Mediterranean and North African destinations.
About Rise Air
Rise Air is identified in these records by the Swiss legal name Belair and the airline codes 4T and BHP. Belair was founded in 2001 and developed as a leisure-focused carrier serving the Swiss market. It later became closely associated with Germany’s Air Berlin group, whose branding, distribution channels and commercial network shaped much of the airline’s public identity and operations.
Zurich was the principal departure hub, with Basel forming the second-largest Swiss base. The network comprised 30 routes connecting 13 destinations across 6 countries. Services focused on holiday markets around the Mediterranean, the Balkans and North Africa, including Antalya, Bodrum, Djerba, Hurghada, Pristina, Sharm el Sheikh, Luxor and Marsa Alam. Geneva also appeared within the route network.
The recorded fleet consisted of Airbus A319 and Airbus A320 narrow-body aircraft. These types were well suited to short- and medium-haul services from Switzerland to European and North African leisure destinations. Cabin arrangements and onboard inclusions could vary according to the route, fare and operating period, so travellers needed to check their booking confirmation for seating, meals and baggage entitlements.
The airline was not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld. Its commercial relationship with Air Berlin historically connected passengers with the wider Air Berlin network and associated loyalty arrangements, but no current standalone Rise Air or Belair frequent-flyer programme can be confirmed. Travellers should therefore avoid assuming that old memberships, points or benefits remain valid.
A notable strength was the direct access offered from major Swiss airports to destinations that often otherwise required a connection. The main challenge is that the supplied identity and route network relate to Belair’s Swiss operation rather than the unrelated Canadian carrier now known as Rise Air. Passengers researching a current trip should verify the operating airline, flight status and ticket conditions before making plans around these historical services.
Good to know
Flying with Rise Air — what to expect
Check the Operator
Confirm the operating carrier shown on the ticket, as the Rise Air name in these records is tied to the Swiss airline Belair and should not be confused with the Canadian carrier of the same name.
Leisure Route Focus
The network concentrated on Mediterranean, Balkan and North African holiday destinations. Some services may have followed seasonal rather than year-round schedules.
Baggage Varies
Cabin and checked-baggage entitlements can depend on the fare, route and ticket seller. Use the allowance printed on the booking confirmation instead of relying on a general airline rule.
Swiss Departure Bases
Zurich was the main hub, followed by Basel. Travellers should check the exact airport and terminal carefully, particularly when comparing departures from multiple Swiss cities.
Narrow-Body Fleet
Recorded flights used Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft. Cabin layout, seat selection and onboard service could vary between individual aircraft and operating periods.
Verify Current Service
Belair’s historical relationship with Air Berlin means older schedules and airline webpages may no longer be reliable. Confirm that a flight is currently operating before arranging accommodation or ground transport.
Network overview
Where Rise Air flies
Rise Air operates 30 routes to 13 destinations across 6 countries, its longest sector reaching Marsa Alam to Zurich (3,336 km nonstop).
Destinations served
Cities Rise Air flies to, most-served first.
Main hubs
Busiest departure bases, by route count.
Fleet
Aircraft types on record for these routes.
Longest nonstop route
Marsa Alam → Zurich
3,336 km · RMF → ZRH
The longest sector in the Rise Air network, measured as the great-circle distance between the two airports.
Route data · TravelPayouts route data · updated 2026-07
Route network
Popular routes operated by Rise Air
Notable destinations on Rise Air's network.
4TZurichdirect4TBaseldirect4TSharm el Sheikhdirect4TAntalyadirect4TDjerbadirect4THurghadadirect4TPristinadirect4TBodrumdirect4TEnfidhadirect4TGenevadirect4TLuxordirect4TMarsa AlamdirectDestination list is indicative of Rise Air's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
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FAQ
Rise Air — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- The busiest departure hubs were Zurich and Basel, followed by Antalya, Djerba and Hurghada. Zurich offered the largest number of routes.
- Carry-on limits can vary by fare, route and operating arrangement. Travellers should follow the dimensions and weight stated on their ticket or booking confirmation rather than assuming a standard allowance.
- The longest route was Marsa Alam to Zurich, covering about 3,336 km nonstop.
- Leisure fares are generally lowest outside school holidays and peak summer travel periods, particularly when booked in advance. Compare flexible dates and nearby departure airports such as Zurich and Basel.
- The network linked Swiss airports with leisure destinations in the Mediterranean, the Balkans and North Africa. Destinations included Antalya, Bodrum, Djerba, Hurghada, Pristina, Sharm el Sheikh, Luxor and Marsa Alam.
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- Zurich was Rise Air’s primary hub in this Swiss Belair network. Basel was the next-busiest departure base.
- Rise Air served exactly 13 destinations across 6 countries, operating 30 routes.