Coronavirus –General information

Testing Center I Terminal 1, next to arrival 1

For persons without Covid-19 symptoms only.

• Testcenter Terminal 1
• Location

Testing Center II Terminal 1, next to arrival 1

Only for syptom-free persons

• Testcenter Terminal 1

Testing Center Terminal 2, Check-in 2, Level 1

For persons without Covid-19 symptoms only.

*The tests are sent by courier (at 7:00, 9:00, 12:00, 14:00, 17:00) to an external laboratory for evaluation.

• Testcenter Terminal 2
• Location

Testing Center Hotel Radisson Blu, 9th floor

For persons without Covid-19 symptoms only.

• Testing Center Radisson Blu
• Location

Testing Center Bus Station

*The tests are sent by courier (at 7:00, 9:00, 12:00, 14:00, 17:00) to an external laboratory for evaluation.

• Testcenter Bus Station
• Location 

Victoria Apotheke, The Circle 52b

• Victoria Apotheke
• Location

Certain airlines or destination countries require a negative Covid-19 test to enter the destination country. Please enquire about the regulations of your airline or destination country well in advance of your departure.

Corona testing room for transfer passengers, next door to Transit Hotel

For transfer passengers who cannot enter Switzerland only.

*The tests are sent by courier (at 7:00, 9:00, 12:00, 14:00, 17:00) to an external laboratory for evaluation. 

• Checkport
• Location Transit Hotel

Certain airlines or destination countries require a negative Covid-19 test to enter the destination country. Please enquire about the regulations of your airline or destination country well in advance of your departure.

Based on a Federal Council directive, guests at restaurants and bars at Zurich Airport are required to show a Covid certificate. Excluded are all outdoor terraces, takeaways and restaurants in the transit area.

Covid Certificate

You need a Covid certificate to access most public facilities. You have a valid Covid certificate from the EU (EU-DCC)? This is valid in Switzerland. You have been vaccinated or recovered abroad and do not have an EU-DCC? Apply for a Swiss Covid certificate. You can find all the information here:

• Application for Swiss Covid certificate

Checkport Switzerland has been operating a Covid-19 travel helpline. Specialists support customers on all travel questions under Covid-19 conditions.

The helpline is available daily from 08:00 - 18:00 on 0900 734 736 (or 0900 REISEN). The call charges CHF 2.50/minute. Information is provided in German, English and French

• Go to Checkport

At Zurich Airport, it is mandatory to wear a mask. Passengers and visitors are requested to bring a mask to Zurich Airport. They can also be purchased at Zurich Airport in the following locations:

• Airport Shopping (pharmacy, Migros etc.).
• Selecta hygiene vending machines at the boarding pass screening in Terminals 1 and 2.
• Airside: Duty Free Levels 1 and 2, pharmacy, Press & Books and at the gate stores.

Please check with your airline to determine which masks are approved for your flight.

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
• list of countries with a variant of concern

Arrival

Due to a decision by authorities, people entering Switzerland by aircraft must present a negative Corona test (PCR or rapid antigen test) if they have not been fully vaccinated or can prove that they have contracted Covid 19 in the last six months. Children under 16 years are exempt from testing. In addition, persons arriving in Switzerland from high-risk countries are required to go into quarantine. Under certain conditions, recovered, fully vaccinated persons and children under 16 are exempt from the quarantine. Further information:

• Federal Office of Public Health

Passengers entering Switzerland are also required by the authorities to complete a federal entry form before entering the country. Transfer passengers do not need to present a negative test for transit. Please follow the rules of the airlines and destination countries. Under certain conditions, recovered and fully vaccinated persons are exempt from the requirement to provide contact information upon entry.

• Electronic form for incoming travellers (FOPH)

Transfer passengers do not need a negative PCR test or rapid antigen test for transferring (please consult the requirements of the airlines and destination countries).

Departure

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

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.

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

Current travel regulations by airline:

• Swiss
• All airlines

Special assistance

We continue to care for our passengers with reduced mobility (PRM). Where social distancing is not possible (transport from/to the gate, boarding), protective clothing (masks, gloves, aprons) will be used for both the protection of the passenger and others. Please note that you must always register your disability through your travel agency or airline, not via the airport.

• Special assistance

• Airlines

Lounges

• VIP lounge
  

Other lounge facilities at Zurich Airport are currently limited due to Covid-19. Further information is available here.

Service and Info Desks

The Service Center on the 1st floor opposite Parking 2 is currently open from 06:00h until 30 minutes after the last arrival (see location here).

Airside info desk: The opening hours vary according to the timetable.

The information desks in Arrivals 1 & 2 are accessible between 06:00 – 22:30h or until the last arrival, but they are not staffed.

Collection of dangerous goods ("Dangerous Goods"):

Family Services

Family Services in Dock A are open Fri-Sun, 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

• Transit Hotel
• Spotter sites
• VIP Service

Spotter sites:

Our spotter sites will be open for everyone. 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!