ZJI Locarno Airport
Locarno Airport (ZJI) serves Zermatt, about 90 km east of Zermatt. 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.
Getting from Locarno Airport to Zermatt
The airport is about 90 km east of Zermatt, about 93 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: CHF291–CHF462.
Tipping: Not required; round up.
| Way in | Time to centre | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | ~65 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~93 min | CHF291–CHF462 | |
| Private transfer | ~93 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~93 min + חניה | from the terminal |
From ZJI 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.
| Destination | Distance | Drive | Taxi (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlaken | 97 km | 102 min | CHF318–CHF506 |
| Lucerne | 108 km | 114 min | CHF354–CHF562 |
| Zurich | 136 km | 143 min | CHF444–CHF706 |
| Bern | 140 km | 147 min | CHF457–CHF726 |
Which way suits you from Locarno Airport
Taxi
Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~CHF291–CHF462 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 Locarno ahead, no terminal surprises.
Left luggage & lost and found at Locarno 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.
Hotels near Locarno Airport
For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.
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About this page
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026