Zurich · Switzerland
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Zurich Airport (ZRH) is located approximately 13 kilometres north of Zurich city centre. The complex consists of three main gate zones (Gates A, B/D, and E) linked to a central landside hub known as Airport Centre. It serves as Switzerland's primary international hub and the home base for Swiss International Air Lines.
Terminaux
- Gates A
- Handles domestic and Schengen area departures and arrivals.
- Gates B/D
- Handles both Schengen and non-Schengen flights using dual-level passport control channels.
- Gates E
- Midfield terminal dedicated to non-Schengen long-haul flights, connected to the main terminal via the automated Skymetro.
Arrivée
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.
Se rendre en ville
Train
S-Bahn / InterCity Train
Direct rail services operate every few minutes from the underground Zurich Flughafen station to Zurich Hauptbahnhof (main station).
- Durée:
- 10-15 minutes
- Coût indicatif:
- CHF 7.00 - CHF 10.00
Train
Tram (Line 10 or 12)
ZVV trams run frequently from the station forecourt to Zurich main station and surrounding northern suburbs.
- Durée:
- 35-45 minutes
- Coût indicatif:
- CHF 7.00 - CHF 10.00
Taxi
Taxi
Official taxis wait outside the arrival halls at Terminals 1 and 2; fares are metered.
- Durée:
- 20-35 minutes
- Coût indicatif:
- CHF 50.00 - CHF 70.00
VTC
App-Based Rideshare
Pick-up points are designated at designated lanes outside the arrival areas.
- Durée:
- 20-35 minutes
- Coût indicatif:
- CHF 35.00 - CHF 60.00
Correspondances & transferts
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.
Wi-Fi & connectivité
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.
Argent, cartes & pourboires
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.
Restauration
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.
Salons & repos
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.
Hôtels d'aéroport
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.
Bagages & douane
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.
Famille & accessibilité
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.
Installations
- Observation Deck
- Service Centre
- Medical Centre
- Showers
- Prayer Rooms
- Luggage Storage
- Supermarkets
Urgence & sécurité
Numéro d'urgence local: 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.
Avant de partir
- Vérifiez la validité de votre passeport et tout visa, ETA ou déclaration d'entrée requis.
- Confirmez votre terminal de départ sur votre carte d'embarquement la veille.
- Activez une eSIM de voyage pour être en ligne dès votre atterrissage.
- Téléchargez des cartes hors ligne et faites une capture d'écran de l'adresse de votre hôtel et de votre référence de réservation.
- Informez votre banque de votre voyage et ayez une carte de paiement de secours.
- Enregistrez le numéro d'urgence local et les contacts de votre ambassade sur votre téléphone.
- Photographiez votre passeport et stockez la copie dans un endroit accessible hors ligne.
- Vérifiez la franchise de bagages et les articles restreints pour votre destination.
Sources officielles
Les opérations aéroportuaires changent. Confirmez toujours les terminaux, tarifs et horaires avec les sources officielles ci-dessous avant de voyager.
- https://www.flughafen-zuerich.ch/Source aéroportuaire officielle
- https://www.sem.admin.ch/Source gouvernementale
- https://www.bazg.admin.ch/Source gouvernementale
- https://www.zvv.ch/Source de transport officielle
- https://www.sbb.ch/Source de transport officielle
Guide mis à jour le 27 août 2026
Les informations sur l'aéroport peuvent changer. Vérifiez les attributions de terminaux, les horaires, les tarifs, les conditions d'entrée et les heures d'ouverture auprès du fournisseur officiel avant de voyager.
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Le Wi-Fi de l'aéroport est lent, limité dans le temps et peu privé. Une eSIM de voyage s'active avant votre vol, ainsi les cartes, les applications VTC et vos e-mails de réservation fonctionnent dès que vous désactivez le mode avion.
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