Coronavirus –General information

For passengers arriving at Zurich Airport, there is currently no corona test requirement. Those who wish to be tested before or after a flight, can do so at the Airport Medical Center. Advance notification is required. The test evaluation takes between 24 and 48 hours. Certain airlines require a negative Covid-19 test for entry into the destination country. Please inform yourself about the regulations of your airline or destination country well in advance of your departure. 

• Airport Medical Center

People arriving in Switzerland from certain countries and areas are required to go into quarantine. The Swiss Federal Council informs which countries are affected and how the quarantine is to be implemented.

• Website of the Swiss Federal Council

At Zurich Airport, it is mandatory to wear a mask. Passengers and visitors are requested to bring a mask to Zurich Airport. These can also be purchased at Zurich Airport as follows:

• Airport Shopping (pharmacy, Migros etc.).
• Airside: Duty Free Levels 1 and 2, pharmacy, Press & Books and at the gate stores.
• Selecta hygiene vending machines at the boarding pass screening in Terminals 1 and 2.
• When eating or drinking  in restaurants and bars, the mask may be removed as soon as you are seated. 

Health checks

On arrival: No health check is currently required on arrival in Zurich.. Zurich Airport complies with the requirements of the Swiss Confederation. Zurich Airport complies with the requirements of the federal government. Passengers arriving from risk countries defined by the Confederation must go directly into quarantine upon arrival. Please observe the requirements of the Swiss Confederation. Quarantine obligation for passengers.

• Federal Office of Public Health

On departure: A health check on departure may be carried out directly at the gate, if specified by the airline or the destination country. In this case, body temperature is measured at the gate using a hand-held thermometer. Further information is provided by the airlines.

Masks are mandatory at Zurich Airport. On arrival in Zurich, we kindly ask that you wear a mask until you leave the airport.

Please inform yourself about the status of your flight before your departure.

Due to the current restrictions, we kindly ask that you arrive at Zurich Airport on time.

• Go to departures

Please check the online timetable shortly before your journey and be aware of the recommended personal protective measures.

• Online timetable SBB
• Protective measures on public transport

Due to COVID-19 the car park P2 as well as the parking fields P16 and P17 remain temporarily closed. For terminal near parking head to P1 (Terminal 1) and P3 (Terminal 2) or P6 (four minutes walk to the terminals). For travellers looking for a budget offer, we recommend parking field P60, which can also be booked online. We thank you for your understanding.

• Book parking online

Masks are mandatory at Zurich Airport. Persons collecting passengers in the arrival halls are obliged to wear a mask and follow the instructions of the Passenger Flow Managers.

Please check the entry and exit regulations online:

• Federal Office of Public Health

Depending on the destination, different regulations apply for entry, exit and transfer, These are modified regularly by all countries. Please contact your airline or the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs EDA:

• EDA

Find out more about restrictions & adjusted opening hours:

• Special Assistance

Lounges

Information on the VIP Lounge operated by Zurich Airport

Service and Info Desks

Collection of dangerous goods ("Dangerous Goods"):

Family Services

• Transit Hotel
• Spotter sites
• VIP Service

Re-opening of spotter sites:

Our spotter sites will be open again for everyone as of Thursday, 28 May 2020.
The grill & food stalls are open in accordance with covid-19 hygiene procedures. Please enquire on site about the procedures and opening hours. Zurich Airport thanks you for cooperation!

• General and current information on the corona virus from the Federal Office of Public Health
• Entry and exit regulations
• Travel information by country from the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)
• General travel information by country from the International Air Transport Association (IATA)

Current travel regulations by airline:

• Swiss
• All airlines