Temporary check-in shifts

The baggage carousels at Check-in 1 at Zurich Airport have reached the end of their useful life and need to be replaced. In a first step, 23 carousels at the northern end of Check-in 1 will be replaced between 30th of October 2023 and March 2024.

This has an impact on the passengers for Swiss International Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Brussels Airlines, Croatia Airlines so as Vueling, Easy Jet and TAP Air Portugal.

At home

Online check-in

To avoid any unnecessary waiting, we recommend that you check in before arriving at the airport. To do so, use the online or mobile check-in function on your airline’s website to check in from the comfort of your own home. You can then print off your boarding pass or save it to your mobile phone. You can drop off your baggage at your airline's check-in desk at the Airport. With some airlines you can receive the baggage label when you check in online. Use this option to hand in your baggage even faster.

At the airport

Check-in at the desk or at the machines

At the airport, go to your airline’s check-in area and check-in at the desk. With certain airlines you can also use the Self Bag Drop machines. 

Check-in the day before

Some airlines allow you to check-in and drop-off your baggage from 23 hours before your flight. Please check with your airline whether they offer this service. 

Recommended arrival times before departure

As a guide, we recommend that you arrive at the airport two to three hours before departure.

You can find the recommended arrival time for your flight when you select the desired flight:

Please note that check-in begins at 4:00 a.m. at the earliest and ends at 10:00 p.m. at the latest.

Check check-in hours for your airline.

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  • Use priority lane at the security check
  • Relax in the exclusive lounge
  • Premium snack and refreshment included
  • Quick and flexible bookings

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Luggage pick-up

Travel carefree by having your luggage collected from your front door and delivered to Zurich Airport. For selected airlines, your luggage will be checked-in directly and transported to your destination airport. Requirements:

  • Your address is in Switzerland.
  • Your luggage will be collected from your home one day before departure or on the same day.
  • The baggage regulations of the airline apply.

You can find booking options and further information directly from the providers:

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