Zurich Airport
Zurich Airport lies approximately 13 kilometers north of central Zurich, near the municipality of Kloten in the canton of Zurich. It serves as Switzerland's largest airport and the country's primary international gateway, handling traffic for the wider German-speaking region. The airport opened in 1948, replacing the older Dübendorf airfield as Zurich's main civil aviation facility, and has expanded steadily since.
About Zurich Airport
Zurich Airport lies approximately 13 kilometers north of central Zurich, near the municipality of Kloten in the canton of Zurich. It serves as Switzerland's largest airport and the country's primary international gateway, handling traffic for the wider German-speaking region. The airport opened in 1948, replacing the older Dübendorf airfield as Zurich's main civil aviation facility, and has expanded steadily since.
The airport operates three passenger terminals, designated A, B/D, and E, with the satellite Dock E used for non-Schengen flights and connected by an underground automated train. Three intersecting runways handle traffic, oriented to manage prevailing winds and noise abatement procedures. A nighttime curfew restricts movements between 23:30 and 06:00. Ongoing modernization projects continue to update terminal facilities.
Overview
Zurich Airport lies approximately 13 kilometers north of central Zurich, near the municipality of Kloten in the canton of Zurich. It serves as Switzerland's largest airport and the country's primary international gateway, handling traffic for the wider German-speaking region. The airport opened in 1948, replacing the older Dübendorf airfield as Zurich's main civil aviation facility, and has expanded steadily since.
Airlines
Zurich is the principal hub of Swiss International Air Lines, the flag carrier and a Lufthansa Group member, along with its regional subsidiary Edelweiss Air. Most major European flag carriers operate frequent services here, alongside long-haul connections from North American, Middle Eastern, and Asian carriers. The airport also functions as a significant node within the Star Alliance network.
Routes
Top routes from ZRH
No routes tracked from ZRH yet.
Nearby airports
Other airports in Switzerland
FAQ
Zurich Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Zurich Airport is located in Zurich, Switzerland (Europe), at coordinates 47.450°, 8.560°.
- Its IATA code is ZRH and its ICAO code is LSZH.
- Zurich Airport serves Zurich, Switzerland. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Zurich Airport operates on Europe/Zurich local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Zurich Airport sits at latitude 47.450° and longitude 8.560°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from ZRH. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for ZRH is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from ZRH on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Zürich-Flughafen, Zürich, 8058, Switzerland, the phone number is +41 43 816 22 11, the official website is https://www.flughafen-zuerich.ch/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 7 other airports in Switzerland. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.