Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Arrival procedures depend on whether your flight originates inside or outside the Schengen Area.

• Disembark into the terminal area; non-Schengen arrivals at Gates E must board the Skymetro underground train to reach the main terminal.
• Proceed through passport control if arriving on a non-Schengen flight; Schengen arrivals bypass immigration.
• Follow clear directional signage down to the baggage reclaim hall on the lower level.
• Clear customs by selecting the green channel (nothing to declare) or the red channel (goods exceeding duty-free allowances).
• Exit into the public arrivals hall, which leads directly to ground transport, retail options, and the railway station.

• Zug

  S-Bahn / InterCity Train

  Direct rail services operate every few minutes from the underground Zurich Flughafen station to Zurich Hauptbahnhof (main station).

  Dauer:

  10-15 minutes

  Typische Kosten:

  CHF 7.00 - CHF 10.00

• Zug

  Tram (Line 10 or 12)

  ZVV trams run frequently from the station forecourt to Zurich main station and surrounding northern suburbs.

  Dauer:

  35-45 minutes

  Typische Kosten:

  CHF 7.00 - CHF 10.00

• Taxi

  Taxi

  Official taxis wait outside the arrival halls at Terminals 1 and 2; fares are metered.

  Dauer:

  20-35 minutes

  Typische Kosten:

  CHF 50.00 - CHF 70.00

• Fahrdienste

  App-Based Rideshare

  Pick-up points are designated at designated lanes outside the arrival areas.

  Dauer:

  20-35 minutes

  Typische Kosten:

  CHF 35.00 - CHF 60.00

Connecting passengers remain airside unless switching between non-Schengen and Schengen flights requires passport clearance.

• Follow the overhead 'Flight Connections' signs to reach your departure gate sector.
• Transferring between Gates A/B and Gates E requires using the underground Skymetro train.
• If transferring from a non-Schengen to a Schengen flight, allow extra time for passport control and security screening.

Complimentary Wi-Fi is accessible throughout all terminal areas.

• Connect to the network named 'ZurichAirport'.
• Access requires a quick registration via SMS code or boarding pass scan.
• Free access is granted for up to 4 hours per session.

Switzerland uses the Swiss Franc (CHF), though payment cards are accepted almost universally.

• ATMs accepting international credit and debit cards are situated on both airside and landside levels.
• Currency exchange counters operate in both the arrivals hall and the Airport Centre.
• Contactless card payment is accepted by nearly all transport outlets, shops, and restaurants.

A wide variety of dining outlets are available both before and after security.

• Airside areas offer quick-service cafes, international eateries, and Swiss chocolate boutiques.
• The Airport Centre landside complex features full-service restaurants and takeaway options.
• Large Swiss supermarket branches (Migros and Coop) operate on the lower landside level for fresh grocery items.

Multiple airline and independent pay-per-use lounges are available across the gate sectors.

• Swiss International Air Lines operates lounges across Gates A, D, and E.
• Independent lounges in Gates A, B, and E accept walk-in guests for a fee or via lounge membership programmes.
• Lounges provide comfortable seating, complimentary refreshments, quiet work zones, and shower facilities.

Accommodation is directly connected to the airport complex or accessible via short shuttles.

• Radisson Blu Hotel is directly connected to the Airport Centre via a covered walkway.
• A transit hotel and capsule hotel option are located inside or adjacent to the terminal complex for short stays.
• Several budget and business hotels in nearby Opfikon and Kloten run dedicated shuttle buses from the airport curb.

Baggage facilities include self-service storage lockers and traditional left-luggage desks.

• Left-luggage services and lockers are situated in the Service Centre within the Airport Centre.
• Report missing or damaged baggage at the handling agent's desk in the baggage reclaim zone before customs.
• Luggage trolleys are freely available in the baggage reclaim halls.

Family services are provided to assist travellers flying with young children.

• Dedicated nursery and baby care rooms with changing tables and quiet feeding areas are located near major gate clusters.
• Airside play zones are located in Gates A and Gates E to occupy children prior to departure.
• Strollers are available for hire or complimentary use in selected areas.

• Observation Deck
• Service Centre
• Medical Centre
• Showers
• Prayer Rooms
• Luggage Storage
• Supermarkets

Lokale Notrufnummer: Dial 112 for general emergency or 144 for medical help.

• The Airport Medical Centre is situated landside and provides emergency medical care and consultations.
• In case of a lost passport, contact the Cantonal Police airport station located before border control.
• Dial 112 from any phone for immediate emergency assistance anywhere on the premises.

• Prüfen Sie die Gültigkeit Ihres Reisepasses und ob ein Visum, eine ETA oder eine Einreiseerklärung erforderlich ist.
• Bestätigen Sie am Vortag Ihr Abflugterminal auf Ihrer Bordkarte.
• Aktivieren Sie eine Reise-eSIM, damit Sie sofort nach der Landung online sind.
• Laden Sie Offline-Karten herunter und machen Sie einen Screenshot Ihrer Hoteladresse und Buchungsreferenz.
• Informieren Sie Ihre Bank über Ihre Reise und führen Sie eine Ersatz-Zahlungskarte mit sich.
• Speichern Sie die lokale Notrufnummer und die Kontaktdaten Ihrer Botschaft auf Ihrem Telefon.
• Fotografieren Sie Ihren Reisepass und speichern Sie die Kopie an einem Ort, auf den Sie offline zugreifen können.
• Prüfen Sie die Gepäckbestimmungen und eventuelle eingeschränkte Gegenstände für Ihr Reiseziel.

Der Flughafenbetrieb ändert sich. Bestätigen Sie Terminals, Tarife und Fahrpläne immer mit den unten genannten offiziellen Quellen, bevor Sie reisen.

• https://www.flughafen-zuerich.ch/Offizielle Flughafenquelle
• https://www.sem.admin.ch/Regierungsquelle
• https://www.bazg.admin.ch/Regierungsquelle
• https://www.zvv.ch/Offizielle Verkehrsbetriebe
• https://www.sbb.ch/Offizielle Verkehrsbetriebe