Transits
It’s easy to transfer to your onward flight from Zurich without delay. If you have arrived from a connecting flight and stay in the airport’s waiting area you need only pass through the security check before boarding your aircraft, and your baggage will automatically be transferred to your onward flight. Passengers travelling between countries that are a part of the Schengen Agreement do not even need to pass through passport control. Most countries in the western area of the Continent are a part of the Schengen group and a full list can be found here – schengenvisa.cc
If you are travelling to or from countries outside of the Schengen group you will need to negotiate passport control with your onward travel documents ready, and you should check for any visa requirements well before your departure from Australia.
If you have a transit time of more than four hours at the airport you might like to go into Zurich itself and spend some time in this beautiful and easy to get around city. It’s a very short journey into the city from one of the six trains an hour running between the airport and Zurich Main Station. We suggest taking a train up to Uetliberg for gorgeous panoramic views, before finding a spot at a waterfront bar on Lake Zurich for the afternoon. Or you could take a guided tour of the city available with zuerich.com/en/Visitor/tours/guided-tours
Arrivals
Plenty of transport options are available to get you from the airport if you are going to be staying in Switzerland for any length of time – the airport taxi rank is located in front of Arrivals 1 & 2 and a taxi ride from the airport to the city centre costs approximately CHF 60 (approximately $70 AUD).
Swiss Federal Railways have a travel centre in the Check-In 3 area where the ticket counters are open 6:30am-10:15pm. Also there are ticket vending machines in Customs Halls 1 & 2.
Regular regional bus & tram services (Glattalbahn) depart from the airport bus station, above the Airport Centre
During the winter months, coach services are available that run directly to the ski fields. Tickets are available from the Service Centre near car park P2
Passenger Services
Airport App – Zurich Airport has upgraded its app from the original 2012 version and it’s now available for Android as well as iphone. The app is free to download and offers extensive real time information for travellers regarding flight arrivals, departures and check-in, with push messages keeping you automatically updated on the status of your flight. It’s now sporting a new design and has had some new features added:
- Display of the current waiting times at security to allow you to plan your route to the gate more easily.
- Interactive maps of the airport with information on shops, restaurants and services, so that you can find your favourite shop even faster.
- Book your parking conveniently online for a stress-free journey to the airport.
VIP Service
Zurich Airport has a VIP Service designed for passengers with high expectations of comfort, discretion and time management. There’s an experienced team ready to look after you and help you enjoy your stay in Zurich Airport, regardless of your airline or booking class.
The ‘Pleasant Arrivals’ programme includes:
• limousine transfer from the aircraft
• Arrivals made easy
• Relax in the VIP lounge
• Porter service for your luggage
• An escort through customs procedures and on to your departure point
The ‘Relaxed Departures’ programme includes:
• Guests are greeted at a pre-arranged meeting place
• Assistance with check-in
• Priority through security checks
• On request: assistance with VAT refunds and shopping
• Relax in the VIP lounge
• Departures made easy
• Limousine transfer directly to the aircraft
Transit packages and a limousine to/from your hotel are also available on application. Prices start from CHF300 (approximately $330 AUD) for the first person and CHF120 (approximately $130 AUD) for each additional person.