ZRH Airport Live Departures
Checking in at Zurich Airport
There are two different ways to check in at Zurich Airport; you can do it online with your specific airline, usually 24 hours before your flight, or directly at the check-in desks located in Zurich Airport Departures. As you enter the airport, you will see screens displaying each airline’s desk number, so you know where to go. Alternatively, you can check the live departures from Zurich Airport above.
Terminal A
The check-in desks are located on Level 1 in Zurich Airport Departures.
Terminal B
You will find the check-in desks on Level 1 of Zurich Airport Departures Terminal B.
Terminal E
For passengers travelling from the satellite Terminal E, you will need to check in at Zurich Airport Departures Terminal A, then take the free shuttle to Terminal E.
When to arrive at Zurich Airport?
It’s important to check the recommended arrival time and check-in desk opening time of your specific airline. However, as a general rule, Zurich Airport suggests arriving 3 hours before an international flight, 2 hours before a flight to another country in Europe, and 1.5 hours before a flight to another city in Switzerland.
What’s next?
If you’re travelling with carry-on luggage only, you can head straight to security after checking in to your flight. If you need to check your luggage, you can do this at the desks for Zurich departures at the airport.
When passing through security, be sure to have your ID and boarding pass at hand, as the staff will ask to see these before you can advance. You will then enter the security checkpoint where you will be asked to place all belongings, phones, tablets, keys and watches in the bins provided. Depending on the type of footwear you have on, you may also be asked to remove these and place them in the bins. It’s important to note that all liquids must be under 100 ml and must fit in one of the airport-provided clear plastic bags. You will then step through the scanners and collect your items on the other side.
Depending on the time you’re travelling, clearing the security checkpoint at Zurich Airpot shouldn’t take longer than 10 to 20 minutes.
*If you’d like to fast-track the security process, Zurich Airport departures provide a ZRH Comfort upgrade that will assist with this process.
What to do in Departures at Zurich Airport?
Whether you’re departing from Zurich Airport Departures Terminal A or Terminal B, there’s plenty to keep you busy and make your time in the airport enjoyable. There are many different restaurants, bars, VIP lounges, smoking lounges, Duty-Free, and even kids clubs to choose from. Thanks to the dedicated shopping mall, The Circle, there are tonnes of different Zurich Airport departures shops to enjoy. You can find anything from your favourite high-street brands to more luxury and designer labels at Zurich Airport.
*Discover more things to do at Departures in Zurich Airport by visiting our Zurich Airport Guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the liquid restrictions at Zurich Airport?
All liquids must be under 100 ml when heading through departures at Zurich Airport. You must also place all liquids in the provided clear plastic bags when heading through security.