Airport Zurich
Switzerland's intercontinental air hub is a favourite of shoppers and plane-spotters alike. More than 20 million passengers pass through stylishly revamped Zurich Airport each year. Central Zurich is only 12km (8 miles) away, a 10-minute train ride.
Distance from city centre
12 km (8 miles) north of Zurich
Airport parking
The airport has short-stay curb-side parking spaces, multi-storey covered car parks for longer stays and valet parking. The cheaper car park P5 is a five-minute walk away. Rates run from 15 minutes to multiple hours and days. Pay stations take Swiss Francs, euros and credit cards.
Specific airport features
The airport complex is divided into landside (public) and airside (passenger-only) sections. If you're busy shopping landside and flying from Gate E, allow at least 25 minutes to travel through the airport to reach your gate.
Airport code
ZRH
Airport telephone number
+41 (0) 43 816 2211
Airport website
Terminals
KLM operates from check-in 2, with flights bound for Dutch destinations. Fly to Amsterdam Schiphol to connect with long-haul and pan-European flights.
No. of terminals
Zurich Airport has three check-in areas (rather than terminals).
Transport between terminals
The check-in areas are connected internally on three levels, with three gates and two arrivals halls. Walkways link Gates A and B (allow 15 to 20 minutes for transfer). The Skymetro light-rail shuttle runs to Gate E (allow 25 minutes to transfer from A to E).
Check-in 1
Most airlines flying from check-in 1 fly to Europe. Some also fly to long-haul destinations.
Check-in 2
The majority of airlines use check-in 2. Flights are bound for European and long-haul destinations.
Check-in 3
On the level between the train and bus stations, check-in 3 serves flights for both European and long-haul destinations.
