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ACH St Gallen Altenrhein Airport

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St Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH) serves Zurich, about 75 km east of Zurich. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAACH
ICAOLSZR
ServesZurich
From centre77 km
Non-stop2
Airlines2
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Elevation398 m

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The airport in numbers

St Gallen Altenrhein Airport — facts & history

We pulled St Gallen Altenrhein Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 24,470 passengers in 2021, against a peak of 115,710 in 2012.

Passengers / year
24,470
as of 2021
Peak traffic
115,710
in 2012
Elevation
398 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1995–2021

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from St Gallen Altenrhein Airport to Zurich

The airport is about 75 km east of Zurich, about 81 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Zurich and Geneva have a rail station under the terminal, connecting nationwide. Basel is bus-served.

Taxi & apps: Taxis are very expensive. Uber is legal in Zurich, Geneva and Basel. Estimated fare to the centre: CHF254–CHF404.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~57 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~81 minCHF254–CHF404
Private transfer~81 minfixed upfront
Car rental~81 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From ACH to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Lucerne106 km112 minCHF347–CHF552
Basel149 km157 minCHF486–CHF772
Interlaken156 km164 minCHF509–CHF808
Choose and book

Which way suits you from St Gallen Altenrhein Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~CHF254–CHF404 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Altenrhein ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from St Gallen Altenrhein Airport

Non-stop flights to about 2 destinations, operated by 2 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Intersky · Air Europe

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at St Gallen Altenrhein Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near St Gallen Altenrhein Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Altenrhein shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from St Gallen Altenrhein Airport to the centre of Zurich?
Zurich and Geneva have a rail station under the terminal, connecting nationwide. Basel is bus-served. The airport is about 75 km east of Zurich, about 81 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from St Gallen Altenrhein Airport to Zurich?
Roughly CHF254–CHF404 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from St Gallen Altenrhein Airport?
Taxis are very expensive. Uber is legal in Zurich, Geneva and Basel.
What's the cheapest way from St Gallen Altenrhein Airport to Zurich?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Zurich and Geneva have a rail station under the terminal, connecting nationwide. Basel is bus-served.
Can I get from St Gallen Altenrhein Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Zurich and Geneva have a rail station under the terminal, connecting nationwide. Basel is bus-served. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from St Gallen Altenrhein Airport?
About 2 destinations, including Marina Di Campo, Vienna. 2 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is St Gallen Altenrhein Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on St Gallen Altenrhein Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at St Gallen Altenrhein Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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