Zurich is a small and very efficient airport with a lot of good shopping! You should be able to fit in some shopping as it is easy enough to make a connection 30 minutes after arriving! Highly recommend chocolate! Sprungli has shops at the airport – quite nice chocolate.
How many terminals are at Zurich Airport?
three terminalsZurich Airport has three terminals. Terminals A and B/D are located within the same building and connected internally for foot traffic and via moving sidewalks. Terminal E is detached and reached via a tram.
Do you have to go through security again for a connecting flight in Zurich?
Unless you're flying to another Swiss airport, you will only go through security at ZRH; no immigration.
How long to get to Zurich Airport before international flight?
We generally recommend you get to the airport around 2 hours before departure (short-haul routes) or 3 hours before departure (long-haul routes).
Is the Zurich airport big or small?
How do I get from terminal A to terminal E in Zurich?
The Skymetro will transport you from Gates A, B and D to Gates E, or vice versa, in just a few minutes and without any stops.
Do you have to go through passport control in Zurich?
When proceeding from the non- Schengen area into the Schengen area, you will have to go through passport con- trol. You will only be allowed access with valid entry per- mits.
How much time do you need at Zurich Airport?
Please arrive at the airport with plenty of time to spare. We generally recommend you get to the airport around 2 hours before departure (short-haul routes) or 3 hours before departure (long-haul routes). Note also the personalised information in your pre-flight e-mail and on your boarding pass.
Do you have to clear customs on a connecting flight in Zurich?
You will enter the Schengen area in Zürich, because Geneva is a domestic destination (both in the sense it is within the same country and within Schengen). Therefore, you will pass through border control in Zürich.
What do I need to transit through Zurich Airport?
You can only transit through a Swiss airport if:
- You do not leave the airport transit area.
- You have a valid and recognized travel document (passport). …
- You have all the necessary travel documents and visas for entering your final destination.