Zurich Airport
2011 Best Airport
Runner-Up
Traveller Comments....
"I found the airport very beautiful it s big and a lot of very helpful people who spoke with me in my language" - mayss94
"The benches were pretty decent, I fell asleep quick and was not bothered. " - lakers6902
Recent Review
by Liz 211
We read a previous review of Zurich airport recommending Starbucks as a good place to sleep, due to the double couches that are left out during the night. So we went and staked out some awesome double couches and got comfortable. But as soon as the main lights went out, we became surrounded by some very questionable people. Two old homeless men on one side who had cans of bourbon, were snoring loudly then yelling at one another for snoring, and at one stage started harassing other young travelers trying to sleep there, grabbing them and yelling - and security was no where to be seen. On the other side, a homeless woman who smelled strongly of vomit. In the end, we gave up our great couches and went to look for another spot. We found another starbucks closer to the check in area that also had couches - they weren't as comfortable as the first ones, but we slept so much better! There weren't any dodgy looking people around there either. I would recommend THAT Starbucks.
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Zurich Airport Guide
Airport Lounges
- Dnata Skyview Lounge - Rate: CHF 32
- Panorama Lounge - Rate: CHF 35
Lounges you cannot buy your way into: Emirates Lounge > SKYTEAM Lounge > Swiss Arrival Lounge > Swiss Business Lounge > Swiss First Lounge > Swiss Senator Lounge > Swiss Senator/Business Lounge
Airport WiFi / Internet
- Wireless internet access is available at the the Zurich Airport for a fee.
- Internet Kiosks are available both landside and airside.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the Zurich Airport does not appeal to you, there are hotels at and near the airport....
- Radisson Blu - Located across the street from the terminal. Connected to Terminal.
- NH Zurich Airport - Shuttle bus available.
More Services, Facilities and Things to Do at the Airport
- Food
There are no 24 hour concessions in the airport.
>>>Landside: Airbourne Restaurant • Alpine Rock House • Angel's Wine Tower Grill (Radisson Blu Hotel) • Asia Galerie Restaurant • Bacaro Fine Food Shop Bar • Brzelkonig • Bye Bye Bar • Caffe Presto • Caffe Spettacolo • Coffee & Friends Cafe-Snackbar • Fashion Cafe Bar • Filini (Radisson Blu Hotel) • Fracht Grill • Hello Bar cafe • Helvetica Cafe Bar • Italian Restaurant • McDonald's • Nordsee • Orion Cafe Bar • Pasta & Pizza • Restorama • Self Server Restaurant • Warchofli • Reuben Smoker's Bar • Spuntino Bar • Starbucks • Swiss Wurst • Tchibo • Tex Mex
>>>Airside: 110 Bar • Alpenblick Bar • Bakeside • Burger King • Cafe Ritazza • Center Bar • Gate Coffee • Grillzone • La Corbeille • News Deli • Panopolis • Pizzeria Crostini • Sports Bar - ATMs / Cash Machines
There is an ATM in the Airport Center Level 01 next to the SBB counter. - Lugagge Storage
You will find an attended left luggage office and coin-operated lockers next to the Service Center near car park pay station 2. Hours: 6am - 1030pm - Day Rooms
Location: transfer zone D. Single Rates: CHF 49 (3 hours), CHF 63 (6 hours), CHF 79 (more than 6 hours). Double Rates: CHF 75 (3 hours), CHF 94 (6 hours), CHF 119 (more than 6 hours). - Showers
Location: Landside - Service Center (multi-storey car park 2, level 1) - Hours: 6am - 10pm
Location: Airside - Transit B - Hours: 630am - 10pm
Location: Airside - Transit D (next to day rooms) - Hours: open 24 hours
Rates: CHF 15 includes towel, shampoo/shower gel - Observation Deck
There are two observation decks. Observation Deck B is currently closed for renovation. Observation Deck E is accessible by shuttle bus. Hours: there is a winter and summer schedule. Rate: CHF 2.00. - Sightseeing Tours
Sightseeing tours take you behind the scenes to the aprons, Pier A, and the Airside Center, and then through the tunnel beneath runway 28 to Pier E, where you can get out of the bus and enjoy a close-up view of aircraft landing and taking off. Duration: 1 hour 15min. Rate: CHF 8.00 (adults) / CHF 4.00 (child). Location: purchase tickets at the "Guided Tours Ticket Office". - Sports Equipment Rentals
Active travellers can head out and enjoy a view of the airport from outside. Bicycle, inline skates and nordic walking poles are available for rent. Location: Service Center, multi-story car park 2, 1st floor. [ see brochure ] - Smokers Lounges
There are 22 smokers lounges. 6 are located landside and 14 are located airside. - Car Rentals / Car Hire
Avis • Budget • Europcar • Hertz • National / Alamo • Sixt. Location: Airport Center, Level 01
Airport Hours
open 24 hours
Zurich Travel Sites
- Zurich Hotel Deals - compare rates, check availability and read reviews
>>>Read All Zurich Airport Reviews
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