You will NOT go through immigration or customs in Zurich, as your final destination is outside of Switzerland, you will go through these formalities in Italy only. Your bags will be transferred to your Helevtic flight, you will not see them. When you get off your flight, look for signs saying “transit/transfer”.
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.
How long does it take to go through customs at Zurich Airport?
From a transatlantic flight, it usually takes me 30-40 minutes max from plane landing to me exiting the customs area, including picking up luggage. From a European flight, more like 20 mins.
Do you go through customs for international connecting flights?
Transferring between an international and domestic flight is more complicated than a domestic-to-domestic connection. Here's what you're expected to encounter: If you checked a bag, you'll have to collect it from baggage claim from the international flight. You'll need to clear customs and immigration.
Do I have to go through customs for a connecting flight in Zurich?
Do I need to go through customs for a connecting flight in Europe?
You might have to go through customs during a layover, especially if your layover is in the Schengen Area (which consists of most countries in the EU). For example, if your final destination is Paris, France, but you have a layover in Madrid, Spain, you will actually go through customs in Spain, not France.
Is 1 hour layover enough for customs?
The recommended layover time for international flights is generally longer, as you will have to go through customs and immigration before boarding your next flight. In most cases, a 30-minute layover for domestic flights and an hour for international flights is considered a minimum, or short, layover.
Do I have to go through customs if I have an international connecting flight?
For international layover flights, you will normally have to go through customs and immigration at the connecting airport. For flights with a layover in Canada or the USA, you will need to go through immigration and fill out the necessary customs paperwork even if you are not staying in the country.
How long does it take to get through passport control in Zurich?
1 hour 50 minutes1 hour 50 minutes is ample time to go through passport control, take a short shuttle train ride from the central terminal to the E concourse and pass security in Zurich – IF your flight from Prague is not severely delayed.