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<strong>Taking</strong> <strong>Off</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Arriving</strong><br />
Information <strong>and</strong> helpful hints<br />
for your journey
As one of the most modern<br />
airports in Europe, Zurich<br />
Airport offers everything<br />
to make your journey as<br />
convenient <strong>and</strong> enjoyable<br />
as possible – ultra-modern<br />
infrastructure, short<br />
routes to <strong>and</strong> from departure<br />
gates, comfortable<br />
transfer <strong>and</strong> waiting areas<br />
<strong>and</strong> an attractive range<br />
of shops, bars <strong>and</strong> restaurants,<br />
as well as an exciting<br />
selection of tax-free<br />
<strong>and</strong> duty-free goods.<br />
The aim of this brochure<br />
is to provide you with all<br />
the most important information<br />
<strong>and</strong> helpful hints<br />
about flying to <strong>and</strong> from<br />
Zurich Airport so that you<br />
can enjoy your time here<br />
to the full. We wish you a<br />
very pleasant journey.<br />
Welcome<br />
to Zurich Airport<br />
Contents<br />
Information for departing passengers<br />
Regulations governing baggage 2<br />
Access map/parking facilities 6<br />
Getting to the airport 8<br />
Airport overview 12<br />
Check-in 14<br />
Security check 16<br />
Tax-free <strong>and</strong> duty-free shopping 18<br />
Shopping in the passenger zone 20<br />
Catering facilities in the passenger zone 21<br />
Information for arriving passengers<br />
<strong>Arriving</strong> at Zurich Airport 22<br />
Import <strong>and</strong> customs regulations 23<br />
Shopping in the public zone 24<br />
Catering facilities in the public zone 25<br />
Services 26<br />
Important phone numbers 28<br />
Please visit www.zurich-airport.com for additional information<br />
1
For safety reasons: be sure to pack<br />
your baggage correctly<br />
For Zurich Airport as well as for all airlines, security on<br />
the ground <strong>and</strong> in the air is of the highest priority. Security<br />
st<strong>and</strong>ards are based on the relevant international<br />
regulations.<br />
Please make sure your baggage does not contain any prohibited<br />
items. The regulations published by the Federal <strong>Off</strong>ice of Civil<br />
Aviation www.bazl.admin.ch apply to both hold baggage <strong>and</strong><br />
h<strong>and</strong> baggage. Please contact the relevant airline if you have<br />
any queries.<br />
H<strong>and</strong> baggage must not contain any items that could be used<br />
as weapons <strong>and</strong> are included in the relevant Federal <strong>Off</strong>ice of<br />
Civil Aviation list. Baggage must not contain any combustibles<br />
or products that generate fumes. Devices that generate heat<br />
(e.g. diver’s lamps) are only permitted in h<strong>and</strong> baggage, <strong>and</strong><br />
must be disconnected from their power source (e.g. batteries).<br />
Explosive <strong>and</strong> highly flammable substances<br />
Any substances that represent an explosion risk (e.g. gases,<br />
liquid <strong>and</strong> solid flammable substances, reactive materials <strong>and</strong><br />
oxidising agents, peroxides, corrosive substances, highly flammable<br />
liquids such as paraffin, lamp oil, lighter fuel, petrol, fuel<br />
paste, etc.) are prohibited in both hold <strong>and</strong> h<strong>and</strong> baggage.<br />
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Chemicals <strong>and</strong> poisonous substances<br />
Any substances that may cause fire, corrosion or the generation<br />
of poisonous gases are prohibited in both hold <strong>and</strong> h<strong>and</strong><br />
baggage. These include paints, varnishes, acids, alkalis, chemical-based<br />
household products, poisonous substances <strong>and</strong><br />
poten tially infectious substances, radioactive materials, pepper<br />
sprays <strong>and</strong> other sprays that could be used for self-defence, etc.<br />
Firearms/ammunition<br />
Firearms <strong>and</strong> imitation firearms are not permitted in h<strong>and</strong> baggage,<br />
but can be carried as hold baggage provided this complies<br />
with Swiss regulations, the regulations applicable in the destination<br />
country <strong>and</strong> the regulations of the airline concerned.<br />
Sharp implements<br />
Objects that could be used as weapons (e.g. knives, penknives,<br />
scissors, nail files <strong>and</strong> knitting needles) are not permitted in<br />
h<strong>and</strong> baggage, but can be carried as hold baggage provided this<br />
complies with Swiss regulations <strong>and</strong> the regulations applicable<br />
in the destination country.<br />
Blunt instruments<br />
Any objects that could be used to cause injury (such as sports<br />
equipment, baseball <strong>and</strong> cricket bats, etc.), or blunt tools such<br />
as hammers, chisels or screwdrivers must be transported as<br />
hold baggage. These objects must be packed in such a way that<br />
they cannot cause any damage or injure anyone during transit.<br />
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4<br />
Prohibited:<br />
These items must<br />
not be carried either<br />
as h<strong>and</strong> baggage<br />
or hold baggage<br />
(selec tion only).<br />
Liquids in h<strong>and</strong> baggage<br />
The European Union (EU) regulations concerning liquids in<br />
h<strong>and</strong> baggage also apply in Switzerl<strong>and</strong> to passengers who are<br />
departing from Switzerl<strong>and</strong> or are passing through the country<br />
in transit.<br />
Only containers holding a maximum of 100 ml (1 dl) are<br />
permitted in h<strong>and</strong> baggage (liquids, gels, creams, etc.)<br />
• The containers (tubes, tubs, bottles) must<br />
fit comfortably into a transparent, re-sealable<br />
plastic bag (e.g. a freezer bag) up to one<br />
litre in capacity.<br />
• The plastic bag must be presented for<br />
examination at the airport security check.<br />
• One plastic bag is allowed per person. This<br />
also applies to children <strong>and</strong> infants.<br />
The following are excluded from this restriction:<br />
• Prescription medicines in liquid form. Passengers may take as<br />
much of these on board with them as required for the entire<br />
journey. Please have your medical certificate with you.<br />
• Over-the-counter medicines (nasal sprays, contact lens cleaning<br />
solution, etc.) may also be taken on the plane with you (as<br />
much as required for the journey).<br />
• Baby food – as much as required for the journey.<br />
Duty-free articles may still be purchased in quantities greater<br />
than 100 ml. These will be sealed in a plastic bag in-store.<br />
Please observe the safety regulations on page 19.<br />
Specific restrictions apply to certain items carried in hold baggage.<br />
If in doubt, please contact your airline.<br />
Special regulations apply to some passengers travelling to the<br />
US (www.tsa.gov) <strong>and</strong> to countries outside the EU.<br />
Please note the following important information concerning<br />
h<strong>and</strong> baggage:<br />
• Do not carry more than you really need in your h<strong>and</strong> baggage.<br />
• Any permitted liquids that you buy prior to check-in should be<br />
packed in your hold baggage.<br />
• Observe any special security regulations that your airline may<br />
have.<br />
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Access map<br />
Zurich Airport<br />
6<br />
Train to/<br />
from Zurich<br />
Gates B/D<br />
Zurich<br />
Airport<br />
Gas station<br />
Gates E<br />
Gates A<br />
Skymetro to Gates E<br />
Car parks<br />
Driveway<br />
departures/arrivals<br />
Train to/from<br />
Winterthur/St. Gallen<br />
A1/A20/A51<br />
Zurich/Berne/Basel/St. Gallen<br />
De-icing pad<br />
Cargo West<br />
Cargo<br />
Cargo East<br />
A51 Bülach/<br />
Schahausen<br />
Arrival<br />
Check-in<br />
Coach<br />
Hotel bus<br />
Radisson Blu Hotel,<br />
Zurich Airport<br />
Railway<br />
Regional bus<br />
Rental car centre<br />
Shopping<br />
Taxi<br />
Tramway<br />
Valet parking<br />
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Getting to the airport<br />
Quick <strong>and</strong> easy access<br />
Zurich Airport is located right at the centre of Europe<br />
<strong>and</strong> in the heart of Switzerl<strong>and</strong>. Thanks to its excellent<br />
transport links, it can be reached quickly <strong>and</strong> conveniently.<br />
Zurich city centre is only ten minutes away, <strong>and</strong> the neighbouring<br />
regions of Germany <strong>and</strong> Austria can be reached very<br />
quickly.<br />
Mainline <strong>and</strong> urban trains<br />
Trains run to <strong>and</strong> from Zurich’s main railway station every ten<br />
minutes at peak times (travel time: ten minutes). There are<br />
direct EuroCity, InterCity <strong>and</strong> regional rail connections to all<br />
major Swiss cities <strong>and</strong> neighbouring countries.<br />
Information: www.sbb.ch, www.zvv.ch<br />
Trams<br />
The Glattalbahn tram service (tram nos. 10 <strong>and</strong> 12) links Zurich<br />
Airport with Glattpark, Oerlikon, Wallisellen, Stettbach <strong>and</strong><br />
Zurich’s main railway station (Zürich Hauptbahnhof) via Irchel/<br />
Milchbuck.<br />
Information: www.vbg.ch<br />
Regional buses<br />
15 bus services connect Zurich Airport with the most important<br />
municipalities in the vicinity, including those in the Glattal area<br />
(departures every 10, 15, 30 or 60 minutes).<br />
Information: www.vbg.ch, www.postauto.ch<br />
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Getting to the airport<br />
Parking facilities<br />
Zurich Airport has plenty of parking facilities.<br />
Directly at the airport<br />
Multi-storey car parks 1 (Check-in 1 <strong>and</strong> Arrival 1), 2 (Check-in 2<br />
<strong>and</strong> Arrival 2) <strong>and</strong> 3 (Check-in 3) are directly linked to the main<br />
airport building.<br />
Disabled parking<br />
For people with disabilities, there are specially designated parking<br />
spaces near the lifts on the entry level of multi-storey car<br />
parks 1, 2 <strong>and</strong> 3. Holders of disabled parking permits can use<br />
the short-stay parking spaces on the outer approach road for<br />
longer than the permitted time of 15 minutes.<br />
Information: 043 816 86 00, www.zurich-airport.com/parking<br />
Long-stay parking<br />
Long-stay parking is available at reduced rates in multi-storey<br />
car parks 5 <strong>and</strong> 40, <strong>and</strong> in open-air car park 60.<br />
Parking fees<br />
Parking fees can be paid at staffed desks <strong>and</strong> ticket machines in<br />
Swiss francs or euros, or by credit card, Maestro card, V PAY or<br />
“Postcard” (Swiss Post card).<br />
Information: 043 816 86 00, www.zurich-airport.com/parking<br />
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Getting to the airport<br />
Valet Parking/Parking Service<br />
Valet Parking<br />
Europcar will collect your car directly from the departure<br />
approach road near Check-in 1.<br />
Information: 043 816 59 44, www.europcar.ch<br />
Parking Service<br />
You can h<strong>and</strong> your car over at the airport <strong>and</strong> it will be parked<br />
outside the airport, either in a covered car park or in the open.<br />
Information:<br />
• Sprenger Autobahnhof, 044 814 37 70, www.autobahnhof.ch<br />
• Airportparking.ch, 043 816 32 62, www.airportparking.ch<br />
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Getting to the airport<br />
Car hire<br />
Car hire<br />
All leading car hire companies are located in the car rental<br />
centre on the top floor of the Airport Center. To return your hire<br />
car, follow the “Rental Car Return” signs when approaching the<br />
airport.<br />
• Avis Autovermietung AG<br />
Information: 0848 81 18 18, www.avis.ch<br />
• Budget<br />
Information: 0844 84 47 00, www.budget.ch<br />
• Europcar/National/Alamo<br />
Information: 043 255 56 56, www.europcar.ch<br />
• Hertz Autovermietung AG<br />
Information: 043 816 32 55, www.hertz.ch<br />
• Sixt<br />
Information: 043 816 35 23, www.sixt.com<br />
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Overview<br />
Zurich Airport<br />
Zurich Airport has three check-in zones (1, 2 <strong>and</strong> 3) <strong>and</strong> four<br />
gate areas (A, B, D <strong>and</strong> E). For your comfort <strong>and</strong> convenience,<br />
our spacious shopping <strong>and</strong> waiting areas are only a very short<br />
walk away, as are the departure gates.<br />
Gates B/D<br />
D43<br />
B31–B43<br />
D31–D41<br />
D51–D58<br />
Transfer<br />
Area D<br />
B01–B10<br />
Gates E<br />
E22–E59<br />
E62–E67<br />
E16–E19<br />
Gates A<br />
Transfer &<br />
Shopping Area A<br />
Check-in 2<br />
Check-in 3<br />
Airport<br />
Center<br />
A62–A86<br />
A50–A59<br />
A01–A06<br />
Check-in 1<br />
Arrival 1<br />
Arrival 2<br />
Three check-in zones<br />
All three check-in zones at<br />
Zurich Airport can be reached<br />
quickly <strong>and</strong> easily. Check-in 3<br />
is located directly above the<br />
airport railway station <strong>and</strong><br />
can also be accessed directly<br />
from multi-storey car park<br />
3, enabling you to check in<br />
your baggage as soon as you<br />
arrive. Check-in 1 <strong>and</strong> Checkin<br />
2 are only a few minutes<br />
away from the railway station<br />
<strong>and</strong> car parks.<br />
Four gate areas<br />
Gates A, B <strong>and</strong> D can be easily<br />
reached on foot, while the<br />
Skymetro shuttle departs<br />
every three minutes for Gates<br />
E (travel time: three minutes).<br />
Approximate times from<br />
security check to gates<br />
Gates A: 5–10 minutes<br />
Gates B: 5–10 minutes<br />
Gates D: 10–15 minutes<br />
Gates E: 10–20 minutes<br />
Radisson Blu Hotel,<br />
Zurich Airport<br />
Airport Conference Center<br />
Airport Fitness<br />
Schengen<br />
If you are travelling within the<br />
Schengen area, your passport<br />
will not be checked. For identifi<br />
cation purposes, passengers<br />
must carry their passport or<br />
ID card with them at all times.<br />
Non-Schengen<br />
Passports will be checked<br />
when entering non-Schengen<br />
areas (Gates E, D <strong>and</strong> Transfer<br />
Zone D) <strong>and</strong> also when arriving<br />
from non-Schengen countries.<br />
Transfer passengers<br />
travelling into the Schengen<br />
area from a non-Schengen<br />
country (or vice versa) will<br />
have their passports checked<br />
at Zurich, not at their fi nal<br />
destination.<br />
Boarding pass control<br />
Customs<br />
Elevator<br />
12 13<br />
Hotel<br />
Information<br />
Lounge<br />
Multi-storey car park<br />
Observation deck<br />
Passport control<br />
Pick-up Points/<br />
Special Assistance<br />
Railway<br />
Regional bus<br />
Restaurant<br />
Security check<br />
Tramway<br />
Transfer desk<br />
Public area<br />
Schengen area<br />
Non-Schengen area
Check-in options: the choice is yours!<br />
Why not make use of the various check-in options available,<br />
either before you leave for the airport, when you’re<br />
on your way, or at Zurich Airport itself ? It’s an easy way<br />
of avoiding stress <strong>and</strong> queues.<br />
Internet check-in: print out your own boarding card<br />
You can use your own computer to check yourself in <strong>and</strong> print<br />
out your boarding card. You then h<strong>and</strong> over your baggage at the<br />
“Bag Drop” desk in the relevant check-in zone. For further information<br />
<strong>and</strong> direct access to Internet check-in, please consult<br />
your airline’s website.<br />
Self-service check-in: quick <strong>and</strong> easy<br />
All check-in zones have check-in machines on which you can<br />
check yourself in for a variety of airlines. You then h<strong>and</strong> over<br />
your baggage at the “Bag Drop” desk in the relevant check-in<br />
zone. Information about which airlines offer automated checkin<br />
is displayed on the machines <strong>and</strong> at www.zurich-airport.com<br />
Mobile check-in: keep your boarding card on your phone<br />
Mobile check-in takes place via your airline’s website. You can<br />
find the relevant link in the overview under “Mobile check-in”.<br />
Your boarding card will be sent directly to your mobile phone<br />
via SMS/MMS. Depending on the airline, you check your baggage<br />
in either at the normal check-in desk or at the special bag<br />
drop desk in the relevant check-in zone. If you have forgotten<br />
your phone or its battery is flat, you can print out a paper<br />
boarding card on a machine at the bag drop or check-in desk at<br />
the airport at any time.<br />
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Prior-evening check-in: less stress <strong>and</strong> more time for yourself<br />
Zurich Airport gives you the option of checking in your baggage<br />
on the evening prior to departure. Please contact your airline for<br />
details.<br />
• For airlines h<strong>and</strong>led by AAS: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. the evening<br />
before departure<br />
• For airlines h<strong>and</strong>led by Dnata: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. the evening<br />
before departure<br />
• For airlines h<strong>and</strong>led by Swissport: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. the<br />
evening before departure<br />
Passengers with reduced mobility can find notification <strong>and</strong><br />
check-in information at www.zurich-airport.com under<br />
“Services for passengers with reduced mobility”.<br />
Check-in at railway stations: including boarding card issue<br />
A complete check-in service is available at over 50 Swiss railway<br />
stations. This includes baggage check-in <strong>and</strong> boarding card<br />
issue. This service is available for almost all charter airlines <strong>and</strong><br />
for Swiss International Air Lines, Air Berlin, Lufthansa <strong>and</strong> other<br />
selected airlines.<br />
Information: 0900 300 300 (CHF 1.19/min.),<br />
www.sbb.ch/check-in<br />
Fly Rail Baggage: from the airport directly to your local rail<br />
destination<br />
With this service, baggage carried to Zurich from any airport in<br />
the world by any airline is delivered directly to the Swiss railway<br />
station of your choice. You arrive at the airport <strong>and</strong> your baggage<br />
is automatically forwarded to your rail destination.<br />
Information: 0900 300 300 (CHF 1.19/min.),<br />
www.sbb.ch/check-in<br />
Further information is available at:<br />
www.zurich-airport.com/check-in<br />
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Getting through security smoothly<br />
Avoid delays by preparing for the security check in<br />
advance. Please observe the information on the Internet<br />
<strong>and</strong> watch the special video near the security check<br />
area.<br />
Put everything into your h<strong>and</strong>bag or coat pockets<br />
Please place small electronic devices, metal objects, keys, wallets<br />
<strong>and</strong> mobile phones in your coat pockets or h<strong>and</strong>bag, <strong>and</strong><br />
place your coat <strong>and</strong>/or h<strong>and</strong>bag in a tray.<br />
Separate plastic bag for liquids<br />
If you have a plastic bag containing liquids, please place it in the<br />
tray.<br />
Unpack your laptop<br />
Remove your laptop from its case <strong>and</strong> place it in a separate tray.<br />
Repacking areas<br />
After security, you will find repacking areas in which you can<br />
repack your possessions <strong>and</strong> replace the security check trays.<br />
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Prohibited items<br />
If you are carrying any liquids, gels or similar substances that do<br />
not comply with security regulations, these will be confiscated<br />
<strong>and</strong> disposed of. This also applies to any containers of more<br />
than 100 ml. Please dispose of any drinks bottles you may have.<br />
You can find more information about security checks <strong>and</strong><br />
hazardous goods on pages 2 to 5 of this brochure or at<br />
www.zurich-airport.com/security<br />
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Tax & duty-free shopping<br />
Zurich Airport is a paradise for tax-free <strong>and</strong> duty-free<br />
shopping. Outlets are located in Transfer & Shopping<br />
Zone A <strong>and</strong> in all four gate areas, as well as in the baggage<br />
claim halls. Browse at your leisure <strong>and</strong> treat yourself<br />
or your loved ones to something extra special.<br />
Large selection, low prices<br />
The tax & duty-free stores at Zurich Airport stock a huge range<br />
of Swiss <strong>and</strong> international br<strong>and</strong>-name perfumes, cosmetics,<br />
spirits <strong>and</strong> tobacco products. All these items are exempt<br />
from the respective tax <strong>and</strong> duty, <strong>and</strong> are therefore available at<br />
extremely attractive prices.<br />
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Important information regarding<br />
the purchase of tax-free <strong>and</strong> dutyfree<br />
goods<br />
Regulations for transfer passengers<br />
Tax-free <strong>and</strong> duty-free items that you have purchased on board<br />
an EU or Swiss airline (e.g. Swiss International Air Lines) or during<br />
a stopover at Zurich Airport may be taken on board in a<br />
sealed bag provided you have a receipt issued on the same day<br />
as your flight. This also applies to products containing liquids<br />
that have been purchased at an airport within the EU or in Switzerl<strong>and</strong>,<br />
Icel<strong>and</strong>, Norway, Singapore, Malaysia, Canada or the<br />
USA. These items may be carried through the security check as<br />
long as they are in a sealed bag <strong>and</strong> you have a receipt issued<br />
within the last 36 hours. Information on the applicable regulations<br />
can be found at: www.zurich-airport/security<br />
Purchases made in the tax <strong>and</strong> duty-free area<br />
If you buy any goods containing liquids, these will be sealed in a<br />
bag after purchase.<br />
Arrival duty-free<br />
Why not buy tax <strong>and</strong> duty-free products when you l<strong>and</strong> at<br />
Zurich Airport. Shops can be found prior to <strong>and</strong> in the baggage<br />
claim halls. A wide selection of perfumes, cosmetics,<br />
spirits <strong>and</strong> tobacco products are available at the usual low<br />
duty-free prices. Please note the applicable allowances when<br />
importing duty-free goods <strong>and</strong> other items (this includes all<br />
goods brought into the country). Shoppers must present the<br />
boarding card stub for their flight at the checkout.<br />
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Shopping in the passenger zone<br />
More than 60 shops, restaurants, bars <strong>and</strong> lounges await<br />
you in Transfer & Shopping Zone A. You can look forward<br />
to a shopping experience like no other! Make the<br />
most of the international atmosphere <strong>and</strong> explore our<br />
wide range of exclusive products. Have fun!<br />
Fashion: trendy, classy, exclusive<br />
Are you on the look-out for exclusive items from the world’s<br />
fashion capitals? Or perhaps you’re interested in the latest<br />
designer collections? Take a leisurely stroll through the many<br />
boutiques – whether you’re looking for business or casual wear,<br />
we have something to suit every taste.<br />
Souvenirs <strong>and</strong> gifts: varied <strong>and</strong> original<br />
Whether you’re drawn towards traditional h<strong>and</strong>icrafts or modern<br />
Swiss designs, our wealth of souvenir shops offers something<br />
for everyone.<br />
Naughty but nice: simply irresistible<br />
The delicious specialities produced by Switzerl<strong>and</strong>’s renowned<br />
chocolate manufacturers are simply irresistible <strong>and</strong> make perfect<br />
gifts. Why not try some of their latest creations yourself?<br />
Watches <strong>and</strong> jewellery: stunning Swiss creations<br />
Don’t miss the opportunity to admire our outst<strong>and</strong>ing selection<br />
of Swiss watches. Take a look at the latest collections as well as<br />
some of our timeless classics.<br />
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Catering facilities<br />
in the passenger zone<br />
Traditional Swiss hospitality at its best: you will find a<br />
wide choice of cafés, stylish bars <strong>and</strong> welcoming restaurants<br />
in which to relax <strong>and</strong> refresh yourself in Transfer<br />
& Shopping Zone A, as well as in all gate areas.<br />
Recharge your batteries before boarding<br />
Treat yourself to an ice-cold beer, a strong espresso or some<br />
other refreshment before boarding. The bar staff will be happy<br />
to serve you.<br />
Tasty snacks <strong>and</strong> full meals<br />
At Zurich Airport, nothing is ever far away: the next restaurant<br />
or snack bar is just around the corner. Treat yourself to a gourmet<br />
dish, an appetizer or a hearty snack.<br />
Opening hours<br />
The shops <strong>and</strong> restaurants in the passenger<br />
zone usually open one hour before the first<br />
flight <strong>and</strong> close when the last flight is called.<br />
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<strong>Arriving</strong> at Zurich Airport<br />
Information for passengers whose final destination is Zurich<br />
Welcome to Zurich! Please follow the “Ausgang/Exit” signs,<br />
which will lead you via the shortest route to passport control,<br />
the baggage claim hall <strong>and</strong> customs control. If your baggage has<br />
failed to arrive, please proceed to the Lost & Found office, which<br />
is located in the baggage claim hall.<br />
For your convenience<br />
Zurich Airport offers everything to make your arrival as pleasant<br />
<strong>and</strong> convenient as possible. In the shops at the Airport<br />
Center, you will find groceries <strong>and</strong> an extensive selection of<br />
every day provisions. You will also find a wide variety of bars <strong>and</strong><br />
restaurants where you can stop in for a drink, a snack or a full<br />
meal. Excellent transport connections from the airport to Zurich<br />
city, the surrounding region <strong>and</strong> destinations throughout the<br />
country ensure that you will be back home in next to no time!<br />
Are you being met at the airport?<br />
There are central meeting points in Arrival 1 <strong>and</strong> Arrival 2, with<br />
monitors indicating the arrival zone for each flight. Please use<br />
the multi-storey car parks.<br />
To avoid any unnecessary waiting, please check flight information<br />
in advance by phone or via the Internet:<br />
0900 300 313 (CHF 1.99/min.), SMS service or<br />
www.zurich-airport.com/flightinformation<br />
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Arrival duty-free sales<br />
Why not buy some tax <strong>and</strong> duty-free products when you<br />
l<strong>and</strong> at Zurich Airport? The arrival duty-free shops are located<br />
on the way to <strong>and</strong> in the baggage claim halls. Please<br />
observe the applicable allowances.<br />
Import <strong>and</strong> customs regulations<br />
Valid travel documents<br />
When bringing goods <strong>and</strong> animals into the country, please be<br />
sure you have all the necessary travel documents <strong>and</strong> receipts.<br />
Beware of forgeries!<br />
It is against the law to bring forgeries of br<strong>and</strong>ed or designer<br />
goods into the country, including those being imported for personal<br />
use. Any forgeries that are detected will be confiscated<br />
<strong>and</strong> destroyed.<br />
Goods worth more than CHF 300 must be declared<br />
Goods other than those listed below may be brought in tax free<br />
up to a total value of CHF 300 per person per day. If the total<br />
value exceeds CHF 300, all the goods will be subject to import<br />
duty.<br />
Foodstuffs of animal origin<br />
Passengers are not permitted to import any foodstuffs of animal<br />
origin, such as meat <strong>and</strong> dairy products, from non-EU or non-<br />
EFTA countries.<br />
Further information: www.ezv.admin.ch<br />
Allowances per person<br />
The following allowances apply per person<br />
per day for goods brought into the country<br />
for personal use or as gifts:<br />
Alcoholic beverages<br />
Up to 15% volume 2 litres <strong>and</strong><br />
over 15% volume 1 litre<br />
Tobacco<br />
Cigarettes 200 or<br />
Cigars 50 or<br />
Loose tobacco 250 grams<br />
Cigarette papers 200<br />
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Shopping in the public zone<br />
Just arrived back in Switzerl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> need to stock up<br />
your refrigerator? Or perhaps you’d like something to<br />
take on board with you? The 85 or so shops, restaurants<br />
<strong>and</strong> bars in the Airport Center are open for everyone<br />
every day from early morning until late at night.<br />
Fresh produce <strong>and</strong> everyday provisions<br />
The grocery stores have a wide selection of fresh produce to<br />
meet your daily needs, plus Swiss specialities <strong>and</strong> delicatessen<br />
items.<br />
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Fashion <strong>and</strong> sporting goods for every<br />
occasion <strong>and</strong> every season<br />
Numerous boutiques stock the latest fashions<br />
for leisure, business <strong>and</strong> holidays, while<br />
those wanting to buy bags <strong>and</strong> suitcases,<br />
sports clothing <strong>and</strong> other useful accessories<br />
will find plenty of choice in the many specialist<br />
stores.<br />
Full range of services for every day of the year<br />
Numerous services are also available at the Airport Center,<br />
including banks, a post office <strong>and</strong> ATMs. You can also find telecommunications<br />
providers, a pharmacy, a hairdresser, an optician,<br />
a dry-cleaning service <strong>and</strong> a key-cutting service.<br />
Catering facilities<br />
in the public zone<br />
There’s something to suit every taste at Zurich Airport:<br />
numerous restaurants, cafés <strong>and</strong> bars offer local or<br />
inter national specialities, snacks or full meals.<br />
Foodl<strong>and</strong>: variety is the spice of life<br />
At Foodl<strong>and</strong> you will find a huge choice ranging from Asian to<br />
Italian <strong>and</strong> northern European. Try a juicy burger, crisp salad, a<br />
tangy pizza or something exotic that takes your fancy, accompanied<br />
by your favourite cold drink or a nice strong espresso.<br />
Enjoy a delicious meal in comfortable surroundings<br />
Those who enjoy fine Italian cuisine will feel at home in the<br />
waiter-service restaurant in Check-in 2, while aviation buffs can<br />
enjoy views of the aprons <strong>and</strong> runways from the self-service<br />
restaurant. For those who prefer Asian specialities, the restaurant<br />
at Check-in 1 offers plenty of delightful dishes <strong>and</strong> menus.<br />
The Airport Hotel offers Mediterranean specialities, <strong>and</strong> the<br />
grill restaurant is open in the evenings for those who want a<br />
tempting meat or fish speciality.<br />
Attractive opening hours<br />
365 days a year from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.<br />
Grocery stores: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.<br />
Restaurants, cafés <strong>and</strong> bars:<br />
6 a.m. to 11.30 p.m.<br />
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Our services<br />
Zurich Airport offers a comprehensive range of services<br />
to suit the needs of all its passengers, <strong>and</strong> our staff are<br />
available to help you in every way they can.<br />
Service Center<br />
The Service Center team on the top floor of the Airport Center/<br />
car park 2 is responsible for: left luggage (open from 6 a.m. to<br />
10.30 p.m.), hotel reservations, showers, parking, courier, fax<br />
<strong>and</strong> copying services, sale of airport vouchers <strong>and</strong> event tickets,<br />
rental <strong>and</strong> repair of prams <strong>and</strong> child car seats, hire of bikes,<br />
inline skates <strong>and</strong> wheelchairs, hire of display space for brochures,<br />
etc., booking of bus tours, sale of ZürichCards.<br />
Information: 043 816 86 00, daily from 6 a.m. to 11.30 p.m.<br />
Information desks<br />
Information desks are located at Check-in 2, Arrival 1 <strong>and</strong> Transfer<br />
& Shopping Zone A.<br />
Switzerl<strong>and</strong>info+<br />
The Switzerl<strong>and</strong>info+ desk is located in Arrival 2 <strong>and</strong> acts as a<br />
platform for various hotels <strong>and</strong> tourist regions in Switzerl<strong>and</strong>.<br />
Other services on offer include the sale of rail tickets <strong>and</strong><br />
ZürichCards, hotel reservations, guided tour bookings <strong>and</strong> information<br />
on Zurich Airport.<br />
Surf points <strong>and</strong> WLAN<br />
Computer stations are located throughout the public <strong>and</strong> passenger<br />
zones <strong>and</strong> can be used subject to a charge. WLAN is<br />
available in the public zone in the Airport Center, the Radisson<br />
Blu Hotel Zurich Airport <strong>and</strong> in the passenger zone at Gates A,<br />
B, D <strong>and</strong> E, Transfer Zones A <strong>and</strong> D, <strong>and</strong> in all lounges.<br />
Information: www.zurich-airport.com<br />
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Lost baggage/Lost & found<br />
If your baggage has been lost or misdirected, please contact<br />
AAS, Dnata or Swissport in the baggage claim halls.<br />
AAS information: 043 816 53 50<br />
Dnata information: German: 043 812 19 01<br />
English: 043 812 19 03<br />
French: 043 812 19 02<br />
Swissport information: German: 043 812 87 70<br />
English: 043 812 87 72<br />
French: 043 812 87 71<br />
Lost <strong>and</strong> Found<br />
The Lost <strong>and</strong> Found office is operated by Swissport. It is located<br />
in Baggage Claim Hall 1. <strong>Off</strong>ice opening hours 6.30 a.m. to<br />
10.30 p.m.<br />
Information: 0900 57 10 15 (CHF 1.19/min., staffed from 8 a.m.<br />
to 10 p.m.) or www.swissport.com/network/zrh/easyfind<br />
Emergency passport office<br />
Issue of emergency passports for Swiss citizens (valid for one<br />
year). No extensions possible.<br />
Information: 044 655 57 65, open daily from 5.45 a.m. to<br />
8.30 p.m.<br />
Financial services<br />
UBS <strong>and</strong> Credit Suisse offer comprehensive private banking<br />
services at the airport, in addition to normal counter services.<br />
Smokers’ lounges<br />
There are several smokers’ lounges at Zurich Airport, which is<br />
otherwise smoke-free.<br />
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Important phone numbers<br />
(for calls from within Switzerl<strong>and</strong>)<br />
Central desk (Flughafen Zürich AG) 043 816 22 11<br />
Customer Ground Service<br />
• Individual Porter Service 043 816 67 00/076 356 85 85<br />
• Group Porter Service 043 816 67 00/076 356 85 85<br />
• Wheelchair assistance 043 816 67 00/076 356 85 85<br />
Customs office 043 816 20 51<br />
Left Luggage 043 816 35 00<br />
Lost & Found Zurich Airport<br />
• Swissport (CHF 1.19/min.) 0900 57 10 15<br />
SBB “Call Center H<strong>and</strong>icap” for passengers<br />
with reduced mobility 0800 007 102<br />
SBB railway information (CHF 1.19/min.) 0900 300 300<br />
SBB travel centre (CHF 1.19/min.) 051 222 73 76<br />
Special assistance<br />
• careport AG 043 812 62 35<br />
• Pet care <strong>and</strong> supervision 043 816 72 80<br />
• VIP service 043 816 21 42<br />
Lounges<br />
Dnata Skyview Lounge 043 815 58 20<br />
Emirates Lounge 043 816 52 60<br />
Panorama Lounge 043 812 58 01<br />
Swiss Lounge A (First, Senator <strong>and</strong> Business) www.swiss.com<br />
Swiss Lounge D (Senator <strong>and</strong> Business) www.swiss.com<br />
Swiss Allegra Lounge (Arrival),<br />
until 31 March 2012 www.swiss.com<br />
Swiss Lounge B (Arrival), from 1 April 2012 www.swiss.com<br />
Flight information<br />
Phone (CHF 1.99/min.) 0900 300 313<br />
Teletext Page 460<br />
Internet www.zurich-airport.com/flightinformation<br />
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Ambulance/first aid 144<br />
Fire brigade 118<br />
Police 117<br />
Further information<br />
For further information about Zurich Airport, please consult the<br />
material detailed below or visit the airport website:<br />
www.zurich-airport.com<br />
Making the most of your visit<br />
Information on all the services<br />
available at Zurich Airport.<br />
Transfer passengers<br />
Information on transfers at<br />
Zurich Airport.<br />
Timetable<br />
Flight connections from/to<br />
Zurich Airport (published<br />
twice a year).
1 st edition, 80 000 Ex.<br />
Status: November 2011<br />
All information subject to change<br />
Flughafen Zürich AG<br />
P.O. Box, CH-8058 Zurich-Airport<br />
www.zurich-airport.com<br />
1000-339