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Zurich Airport Guide (ZRH)

Airport info
Code: ZRH
Address:
Flughafen Zürich AG, Zürich Airport, PO Box 8058, Switzerland
Location:

The airport is located 10km (6 miles) north of Zürich.

Number of terminals: 1 Dialling code: +41
Telephone:
043 816 2211.
Timezone: GMT +1:00
Zurich International Airport map

Here you'll find essential information on Zurich Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Airport news: 

Building work on the new Dock B complex and central security check building was completed in late 2011. Additionally, work is ongoing on 'The Circle', a new complex that will offer a wide range of new amenities and facilities.

Information: 

The Service Center (tel: 043 816 8600) is the main point of contact for all enquiries. Information welcome desks are located in the Arrivals halls of both terminals and in the new Check-in Area 3. FASTpoint terminals, located throughout the airport, provide information on airport facilities, shopping amenities, flight and train schedules, maps and directories, as well as a range of other services.

Website: 
www.zurich-airport.com
Transfer between terminals: 

A shuttle train links the main terminal with the Gates E satellite.

Driving directions: 

The airport is located at the centre of Switzerland's road network with excellent connections to cities, including Zurich, Bern, Basel and St Gallen on the A20.

Public Transport

Public transport rail: 

Rail: The airport has a Swiss Federal Railways (tel: 0900 300 300; www.sbb.ch) station located under Terminal B, with trains to central Zurich (journey time: 10 minutes) and many city and tourist destinations across Switzerland.

Public transport road: 

Bus: The bus terminal is located next to Car Park 2; several regular bus lines serve regional towns and villages (tel: 0848 988 988; www.zvv.ch). A coach network connects the airport to destinations all over Switzerland, including major ski resorts.

Taxi: Taxis (tel: 0848 850 852) can be found outside Terminals 1 and 2.
 

Terminal facilities

Money: 

There are banks, which also provide bureau de change services, a post office and nine FASTpoint terminals providing telephone, fax and photocopying facilities. Wireless Internet hotspots are available at several locations throughout the terminal.

Food: 

Restaurants, coffee shops, snack bars and take-away facilities are available.

Shopping: 

Shops, including duty-free, are also available. There is an Airport Shopping Centre, one level above Check-in Area 3.

Luggage: 

There is a lost property office which deals with Swiss enquiries. A porter service is available (tel: (043) 816 6707). Trolleys are available free of charge. There is a left-luggage desk in Arrivals; lockers are available too.

Other: 

The airport has a medical and dental centre, pharmacies, prayer rooms and nurseries. Bicycle and baby buggy rental is available.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

Fax, and photocopy facilities are available in the service centre in Car Park 2, on the first floor. There are no conference facilities at the airport. Several local hotels, including the on-airport Radisson Blu Hotel (tel: 044 800 4455; www.radissonblu.com) offer conference and meetings rooms.

Disabled facilities: 

Facilities include accessible toilets and telephone booths, ramps and lifts. Disabled parking spaces are available in Car Park 2. There are special assistance desks in the Departures halls for travellers with special needs; passengers using this service should report no later than 90 minutes before departures. Passengers requiring wheelchairs and special assistance should inform their airline prior to travel. Porters can be hired to assist disabled travellers between the airport and the railway station.

Car parking: 

There are three multi-storey car parks directly connected to the terminal and a further car park a short distance away. The open-air P60 car park provides remote long-term parking and is linked to the airport by bus. Valet parking (tel: 043 816 5944) is available.

Car rental: 

Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National and Sixt are all represented at the airport, with desks in Airport Centre, Level 1.

Airport hotels

The Radisson Blu Hotel is on the airport complex, close to the terminal building. There are a number of hotels near Zurich International Airport, many offer a shuttle service.

Best Western Hotel Airport

Best Western Hotel Airport is located near to Zürich International Airport. The hotel has two Japanese restaurants, a bar and seminar rooms.

Telephone: 044 809 4747.
Website:
www.hotel-airport.ch
Hilton Zürich Airport

Hilton Zürich Airport is located close to Zürich International Airport and offers a free shuttle bus service to/from the terminals. The hotel has a business centre and a range of fitness and recreation activities.

Telephone: 044 828 5050.
Website:
www.hilton.com
Mövenpick Hotel Zürich-Airport

Mövenpick Hotel Zürich-Airport is located close to Zürich International Airport and provides a shuttle service to/from the airport. The hotel has 333 rooms and a range of dining options.

Telephone: 044 808 8888.
Website:
www.moevenpick-hotels.com
NH Zürich Airport

NH Zürich Airport hotel is located close to Zürich International Airport and is linked via a free shuttle bus service. The hotel has a fitness room and function rooms for up to 80 delegates.

Telephone: 044 808 5000.
Website:
www.nh-hotels.com
Renaissance Zürich

Renaissance Zürich is a 10-minute drive from Zürich International Airport and is linked by an airport bus shuttle service. The hotel has an on-site restaurant, fitness room and business centre.

Telephone: 044 874 5000.
Website:
www.marriott.com

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