ZRH - Zurich

This is the largest airport in Switzerland and a hub for Swiss Air. It is eight miles north of the city and connects well with the whole country. It served 29 million passengers in 2023 and its website can be found here www.flughafen-zuerich.ch/en/

Prices shown are in CHF Swiss Francs.

Parking

There are a range of choices at the airport.

P1 - directly connected to Terminal 1, CHF2 for fifteen minutes, maximum CHF56 for 24 hours

P2 - directly connected to Terminal 2, CHF2 for fifteen minutes, maximum CHF56 for 24 hours

P3 - directly connected to Check-in 3, close to shopping areas, CHF2 for fifteen minutes, maximum CHF56 for 24 hours

P4 - aimed at shoppers, CHF2 for fifteen minutes, maximum CHF56 for 24 hours

P6 - four-minute walk to the terminals, CHF2 for fifteen minutes, maximum CHF56 for 24 hours

P60 - pre-book only, economy longer-stay option, public bus 0515-0030 at stop Zurich Flughafen Werft, fifteen minute walk to the terminal

P65 - prebook only, economy longer stay option, free shuttle bus 0415-0000 stop next to exit

Valet - available at Check-in 1 (via Valet Parking) and P3 (via Airport Parking or Sprenger Autobahnhof)

There is an online booking tool here shop.flughafen-zuerich.ch/en-GB/parking

Drop Off

For drop-off, at Check-in 1 and 2, there is free parking for five minutes at Departures then a charge of CHF1 per minute. Any longer stays should utilise P1 or P2 (depending on Terminal).

For drop-off at Check-in 3 you should use P3.

For pick-up, at Arrival 1 and 2, there is a charge of CHF4 for five minutes then a charge of CHF2 per five minutes. Any longer stays should utilise P1 or P2 (depending on Terminal).

Security

More details on security can be found here www.flughafen-zuerich.ch/en/passengers/fly/all-about-the-flight/what-is-allowed-in-your-baggage

Fast track is available as part of a lounge package.

Restaurants and Bars

There are various food and drink locations at the airport.

Open to all

Check-in 1 - The Gallery, Edelweiss Cafe, Steiner Flughafebeck

Check-in 2 - AIR Bakery and Restaurant, Bye Bye Bar, Starbucks, Holy Cow, Steiner Flughafebeck

The Circle - Babel, Bar Iris, Chreis 14/Cafe BelleVUE, Bistro am Sudplatz, Leon's Bodega, Leon's Loft, L'Oro di Napoli, Negishi Sushi, Rice Up!, Sablier Rooftop, Zoom, Pret a Manger, Sapori d'Italia, Zum Mitnah

Radisson Blu - Filini, Wine Tower Bar

Around The Airport - Runway 34, Amore Mio, Route 90 Grill

Prime Center 1 - Alpine Bar

Observation Deck B - Aviolino

Freight East - Fracht Grill Nuesch

Freight West - Stopover

Airport Shopping - Upperdeck, Caffe Spettacolo, Marche Coffee Bar, Pret a Manger, Sprungli Cafe Bar, Starbucks, Zuri Kafi, Brezelkonig, Gelatario Leonardo, Greens, India, KFC, Little Orient, McDonald's, Pizza, Sternen Grill, TUK, Umaizushi

Arrival 1 - Hello Bar

Arrival 2 - Helvetia Cafe Bar

Passenger only

Gates A - Caviar House Seafood Bar, Bellevue, NZZ Cafe, Pret a Manger, Starbucks, Startbar

Gates B - Bellevue, Pret a Manger, Starbucks

Gates D - Pret a Manger, Startbar

Gates E - Alpen, Bakeside, Pret a Manger, Starbucks

Airside Center - Center Bar & Kitchen, Chalet Suisse, Confiserie Sprungli Cafe, Marche, Sports Bar & Terrace, Villa Antinori da Bindella, Yooji's Sushi Deli, Brezelkonig, Burger King, Steiner Flughafebeck

Shops

There are various shops at the airport.

Open to all

Check-in 1 - Amavita Pharmacy, K Kiosk, Laderach

Check-in 2 - Amavita Flight & Care, K Kiosk, Laderach, Press & Books, Travel WiFi

The Circle - Anecdote, Avec, Bayard Co. Ltd., Jelmoli, Laderach, Omega, Racing Unleashed, Sapori d'Italia, The Square, Victoria Pharmacy

Freight East - K Kiosk

Airport Shopping - Accessorize, Amavita Pharmacy, Bayard Co. Ltd., Bio Local, Blume 3000, Calida, Christ Uhren und Schmuck, Confiserie Sprungli, Co-Op, Dosenbach, H&M, Interdiscount, Intimissi, K Kiosk, Marionnaud, Mc PaperLand, Migros, Mobilezone, Ochsner Shoes, Ochsner Sport, Orell Fussli, Sonho, Sunrise, Swatch, Swisscom, Tchibo, Victoria's Secret, Visilab

Arrival 1 - Hudson, K Kiosk, Marsano, Press & Books, Rituals, Salt, Zurich Duty Free

Arrival 2 - K Kiosk, Zurich Duty Free

Passenger only

Gates A - Hudson, Zurich Duty Free

Gates B - Hudson, Zurich Duty Free

Gates D - Hudson, Zurich Duty Free

Gates E - Confiserie Sprungli, Hudson, Press & Books, The Spirit of Switzerland, Zurich Duty Free

Airside Center - Aesop, Amavita Pharmacy, Bally, Boss, Bucherer, Bvlgari, Capi Electronics, Caviar House Prunier, Confiserie Sprungli, Grieder, Haute Parfumerie, Hour Passion, Ina Kess, Jelmoli, Kering, La Prairie, Lindt, Longchamp, Mammut, Moncler, Montblanc, Omega, Pre-Loved Luxury, Press & Books, Rolex, Sun'catcher, Swarovski, Swatch, The Spirit of Switzerland, Toys, Victorinox, Zegna, Zurich Duty-Free

Busgates A50-59 - Hudson

Full details can be found here www.flughafen-zuerich.ch/en/passengers/shopping-and-enjoy/shops/all-shops

The airport has a large shopping area open to all and offers discounted parking for shopping only. Note that there are Duty Free shops in Arrivals as well as Reserve & Collect, and Collect on Return.

Lounges

There are a couple of lounges open to all.

Aspire - Airside Center, 0515-2100, CHF37

Aspire - Gates E, 0630-2100, CHF37

Prime Class - Gates E, 0600-2230, CHF50

There is also an Emirates lounge, and the Marhaba lounge for First and Business class.

Assistance

The airport recommends that you make contact with your airline or tour operator 48 hours before travel. Details of the assistance available can be found here www.flughafen-zuerich.ch/en/passengers/shopping-and-enjoy/services/all-services/prm-betreuungsdienst

Hotels There are four on-site hotels.

Hyatt Place Zurich Airport The Circle - next to The Circle Convention Center

Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport The Circle - main square at The Circle

Radisson Blu Hotel at Zurich Airport - close to the railway station

Capsule Hotel Alpine Garden - opposite Check-in 1

Other hotels near the airport include the following.

Apart Hotel Zurich Airport

Dorint Airport Hotel Zurich

Dormero Hotel Zurich Airport

Hilton Zurich Airport

Hoilday Inn Express Zurich Airport

Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport

Hotel Novotel Zurich Airport Messe

Hotel Welcome Inn

Movenpick Hotel Zurich Airport

For more on hotels at Zurich just click the image below.

Shuttles

Hotel shuttles pick up at the inner curbside of Arrival 2 and should be offered for all the hotels listed that are off-site.

Immigration

For any information about visas for Switzerland, you should only refer to the official government information to ensure you are checking the most up-to-date information. www.swiss-visa.ch/ivis2/#/i210-select-country

Reclaim

In the reclaim area check the boards for which carousel you need to attend.

Customs

For any information about bringing things into Switzerland you should only refer to the official government information www.bazg.admin.ch/bazg/en/home/information-individuals/travel-and-purchases--allowances-and-duty-free-limit/importation-into-switzerland.html

Taxis

Taxis can be found along the inner curbside lanes of Arrival 1 and 2.

It costs about CHF50 to the city centre, with a possible surcharge for lots of luggage. For returning to the airport, if you book using the airport taxi app you receive a 50% discount.

Buses and Coaches

The main bus route to the city is line 183. It takes fifteen minutes.

Tickets for all transport services can be bought at

SBB Ticket Machines, in Check-in 3
SBB Travel Centre/SBB ticket counter/Service Center in Airport Shopping
Switzerlandinfo+ shop in Arrival 2.

Rail and Trams

There is a station at the airport. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) run the service to Zurich city centre via S-Bahn lines S2 and S16, with trains departing every ten minutes. It takes fifteen minutes to the main station in Zurich. A single is CHF6.80. The service runs from 0500-0000 from the airport and the first train to the airport is at 0445.

Various other services can also be used or connected with.

Swiss Air Rail - combination flight and rail ticket via one booking
Railtour Suisse - combines hotel accommodation with train tickets to the airport
Swiss Federal Railways - connections to the rest of Switzerland
Zurich Transport Network - umbrella association for thirty transport companies