ZRH Airport Live Arrivals
Zurich Airport Arrivals Information
Zurich Airport is a large and busy airport. With over 30 million arrivals at Zurich Airport every year, the three terminal buildings have been designed for ultimate comfort and convenience. The immigration area of Arrivals is divided into Schengen and non-Schengen flights to allow for a smoother transit for all passengers.
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Zurich Airport Arrivals Terminal 1 (A)
Location – Arrivals Hall is on the Ground Floor
Flight Information – Terminal A offers both international and domestic flights, this terminal is Zurich Airport’s busiest.
Zurich Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 (B/D)
Location: Arrivals Hall is on the Ground Floor
Flight Information: Terminal B also has access to D gates, which fly to international destinations worldwide. Terminal B serves some domestic destinations, but mainly international carriers.
Zurich Airport Arrivals Terminal 3 (E)
There is no Arrivals Hall at Terminal E of Zurich Airport. It’s a departures-only terminal.
Operating Airlines at Zurich Airport
Adria Airways, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, AirBaltic, Air Berlin, Air Canada, Air Dolomiti, Air Malta, Air France, Alitalia, Alitalia (Alitalia CityLiner), American Airlines, Austrian Airlines (Tyrolean Airways), Belair, B&H Airlines, Blue Islands, BMI Regional, British Airways, British Airways (BA CityFlyer), Bulgaria Air, Croatia Airlines, Cyprus Airways, Czech Airlines, Darwin Airline, Delta Air Lines, easyJet, Edelweiss Air, El Al, Emirates, EuroLOT, Europe Airpost, Finnair, Freebird Airlines, Germanwings, Hainan Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Iberia, Icelandair, InterSky, Jat Airways, KLM, Korean Air, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Montenegro Airlinesll, Niki, OLT, Express Germany, Oman Air, Pegasus Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Scandinavian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, SunExpress, Swiss International Air Lines, TAP Portugal, Thai Airways International, Travel Service Airlines, Tunisair, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, US Airways, Vueling, WOW air.
Arriving at Zurich Airport
Upon disembarking at Zurich Airport, you’ll be guided to enter the terminal building. Your experience will depend on whether you’ve flown from a Schengen country or a non-Schengen country. For non-Schengen flyers, your first port of call will be passport control on the first floor. Here, it’s essential to have your passport, visa, and any relevant immigration documentation readily available for the border control officers to inspect. In some cases, you may be able to use the e-passport gates to get through passport control faster.
For those arriving from Schengen countries, there won’t be any passport control. You can go straight to baggage reclaim on the ground floor.
To find your bags, look at the screens above the luggage belts. The correct one will display your flight information. Typically, it doesn’t take too long for luggage to be delivered at Zurich Airport Arrivals.
After collecting your luggage, you can head through customs. Customs is divided into a green area and a red area. If you have goods to declare, head to the red area and wait for a customs officer. Nothing to declare? Head through the green area to the Zurich Airport Arrivals Hall.
Zurich Airport Transport
Zurich Airport is well-connected to all major points in the city center and surrounding areas. The SBB trains run daily to popular destinations in Zurich, while the trams also offer great public transport connections. You can also take local taxis from just outside of Terminal A and B at Zurich Airport, or book a Zurich Airport transfer for a more personalized way to travel.
*If you land in Terminal E, you will first need to take the free shuttle into Terminal A and pass through passport control and into the Arrivals Hall before taking a taxi or public transport.
Things to do in arrivals at Zurich Airport
Arrivals at Zurich Airport have everything the modern traveler needs. This includes free Wi-Fi, ample seating, charging points, ATMs, toilets, and a currency exchange kiosk. If you’re looking for a bite to eat, there is Pret A Manger to whet your appetite. There is also a newsagent’s for magazines, cigarettes, and power adapters.
*We go into detail regarding the facilities at Zurich Airport in our guide.
Zurich Airport Parking
There are many different parking options at Zurich Airport, whether you’re picking someone up, heading on a long-haul flight or a quick weekend getaway.
If you’re meeting someone at Zurich Airport Arrivals, you can stop at the pickup zone outside Arrivals 1 or Arrivals 2 for free for up to 5 minutes. If you need more time, it’s best to park in one of the main parking lots nearby.
P1 is located directly next to the Terminal A building.
P2 is attached to the shopping area at Zurich Airport and Terminal B.
P3 is the closest car park to the train station and it is directly connected to Check-in 3.
P6 has great bus connections and eCharging stations, it’s a 4-minute walk to the terminals from P6.
P60 and P65 are the farthest from Zurich Airport Arrivals, but they are also the cheapest, perfect for long stays. You must pre-book both P60 and P65 online.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to clear immigration at Zurich Airport?
It can take up to one hour to clear immigration at Zurich Airport, depending on where you’re flying from and the busyness of the airport.
Do I need to go through passport control for a connecting flight in Zurich?
How long does it take to get through security at Zurich Airport?
