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ZRH Zürich Airport

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Zürich Airport (ZRH) serves Zurich, about 11 km north 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.

IATAZRH
ICAOLSZH
ServesZurich
From centre11 km
Non-stop137
Airlines71
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Elevation432 m

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The airport in numbers

Zürich Airport — facts & history

We pulled Zürich Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 33M passengers in 2025.

Opened
1948
78 years ago
Passengers / year
33M
as of 2025
Elevation
432 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Flughafen Zürich AG
Passengers per year, 1950–2025

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

Zürich Airport — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from Zürich Airport to Zurich

Zurich (ZRH) is about 10 km north of the centre. A train from the airport to the main station (Hauptbahnhof) takes 10–15 minutes (around CHF 7, every few minutes). A taxi is expensive — about CHF 60–70. A compact, efficient airport.

A 40-minute connection at ZRH is usually enough. A Skymetro train runs between the E pier and the main building.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~16 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~23 minCHF40–CHF64
Private transfer~23 minfixed upfront
Car rental~23 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From ZRH 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.)
Lucerne50 km69 minCHF167–CHF265
Basel74 km78 minCHF244–CHF388
Interlaken101 km106 minCHF331–CHF526
Bern101 km106 minCHF331–CHF526
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Zürich Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~CHF40–CHF64 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 Zurich ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Zürich Airport

Non-stop flights to about 137 destinations, operated by 71 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Swiss International Air Lines · Air Berlin · United Airlines · Lufthansa · Helvetic Airways · Belair Airlines · US Airways · Meridiana · Intersky · Flybaboo

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Zürich 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 Zürich Airport

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

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Zürich 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 11 km north of Zurich, about 23 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Zürich Airport to Zurich?
Roughly CHF40–CHF64 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Zürich Airport?
Taxis are very expensive. Uber is legal in Zurich, Geneva and Basel.
What's the cheapest way from Zürich 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 Zürich 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 Zürich Airport?
About 137 destinations, including Lisbon, Vienna, Berlin, New York. 71 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 Zürich 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 Zürich Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Zürich 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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