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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 />

2<br />

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 />

5


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 />

7


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 />

9


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 />

10<br />

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

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