# ACH — Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport > Machine-readable reference for ACH. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/ach HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/ach Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/ach.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/ACH.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-19T07:25:25.569+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport - IATA: ACH - ICAO: LSZR - City: St. Gallen - Country: CH (CH) - Timezone: Europe/Zurich - Distance from city: 14 km (9 mi) east-northeast of St. Gallen - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: .0.109M - Hub for: People's - Official website: https://www.peoples.ch/en/airport-en ## Overview Welcome Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH) may remind you more of a private terminal with its intimate scale and efficient operations. Situated on the picturesque southern shore of Lake Constance, the airport offers passengers spectacular views of the Bodensee and Alps during takeoff and landing. Travelers frequently recommend securing a window seat for these unrivaled vistas. With a little over 100,000 passengers annually, this airport provides a stark contrast to Switzerland's larger hubs, offering a more personal experience. At a glance Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport is a niche arrival and departure point located 14 kilometers (9 miles) east-northeast of St. Gallen. Primarily serving as a hub for the airline People's, the airport consists of a single terminal (T1) and caters mostly to regional flights, notably those to Vienna. It's a preferred choice for locals seeking a quick and easy journey, skipping the bustle of larger airports. With its convenient location and efficient transit times, it's an appealing option for those within its catchment area, including residents of nearby Bregenz and Vorarlberg, Austria. Terminals & layout The layout of ACH is refreshingly simple, w… ## Terminals (1) - **St. Gallen–Altenrhein Airport Terminal** — airlines: People's URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ach/terminals/t1 ## Dining (2) - **Cafe Airport** — nucll URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ach/restaurants/cafe-airport - **Restaurant Cockpit** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ach/restaurants/restaurant-cockpit ## Lounges (8) - **Airport VIP Lounge** — access: Prebooked VIP service URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ach/lounges/airport-vip-lounge - **Amex Centurion Lounge** — T1 · access: Amex Centurion Cardholders · 08:00 - 20:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ach/lounges/amex-centurion-lounge-t1 - **Business Class Lounge** — T1 · access: Business Class, First Class · 07:00 - 22:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ach/lounges/business-class-lounge-t1 - **Chase Sapphire Lounge** — T1 · access: Chase Sapphire Cardholders · 09:00 - 21:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ach/lounges/chase-sapphire-lounge-t1 - **Independent Lounge** — T1 · access: Day pass · day pass: CHF 25 · 10:00 - 18:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ach/lounges/independent-lounge-t1 - **People's Business Lounge** — access: Airline lounge, People's Viennaline URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ach/lounges/people-s-business-lounge - **People's Lounge** — T1 · access: Priority Pass, Day pass · day pass: CHF 30 · 06:00 - 20:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ach/lounges/people-s-lounge-t1 - **Priority Pass Lounge** — T1 · access: Priority Pass · Open 24 hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ach/lounges/priority-pass-lounge-t1 ## Shops (8) - **Bank Branch** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ach/shops/bank-branch - **Duty Free Shop** — T1 · Duty Free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ach/shops/duty-free-shop-t1 - **Electronics Store** — T1 · Electronics URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ach/shops/electronics-store-t1 - **Fashion Boutique** — T1 · Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ach/shops/fashion-boutique-t1 - **Newsstand Kiosk** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ach/shops/newsstand-kiosk - **Reisebüro Airport Travel** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ach/shops/reiseburo-airport-travel - **Souvenir Shop** — T1 · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ach/shops/souvenir-shop-t1 - **Travel Essentials Store** — T1 · Travel Essentials URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ach/shops/travel-essentials-store-t1 ## Parking (10) - **AAL Visitor Parking** — Company URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ach/parking/aal-visitor-parking - **EV Charging Stations** — next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ach/parking/ev-charging - **Hangar Parking** — General aviation URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ach/parking/hangar-parking - **Long Stay Parking** — Long stay · CHF 15.00/day, CHF 1.50/hr, CHF 90.00/week · 0.5 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ach/parking/long-stay-parking - **Remote Parking** — Remote · CHF 10.00/day, CHF 1.00/hr, CHF 60.00/week · 1 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ach/parking/remote-parking - **Short Stay Parking** — Short stay · CHF 20.00/day, CHF 2.00/hr, CHF 120.00/week · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ach/parking/short-stay-parking - **Staff Parking** — Restricted URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ach/parking/staff-parking - **Valet Parking** — Valet · CHF 30.00/day · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ach/parking/valet-parking - **Visitor Parking P1** — Short stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ach/parking/visitor-parking-p1 - **Visitor Parking P2** — Long stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ach/parking/visitor-parking-p2 ## Ground transport (11) - **Airport Private Transfer Service** — Prebooked car URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ach/transport/airport-private-transfer-service - **Bus 210 Altenrhein–Staad–Rorschach** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ach/transport/bus-210-altenrhein-staad-rorschach - **Bus 304 Altenrhein Flughafen–Rorschach** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ach/transport/bus-304-altenrhein-flughafen-rorschach - **Public Bus to St. Gallen** — Bus · 40-45 min · Every hour URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ach/transport/bus-service - **Regional Rail from Rorschach** — Train · Rorschach–St. Gallen regional rail leg itself is on the order of tens of minutes; through journeys from other airports listed to St. Gallen are around 49–68 min depending on origin.[6] · Regional trains on these corridors are shown at roughly 2–4 per hour during the day.[6] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ach/transport/regional-rail-from-rorschach - **Regional Rail from St. Gallen** — Train · Zurich Airport–St. Gallen train about 1h08 according to journey planners.[6] · Zurich Airport–St. Gallen trains run roughly twice per hour in typical daytime patterns.[6] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ach/transport/regional-rail-from-st-gallen - **Rideshare Service** — Rideshare · 15-20 min · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ach/transport/rideshare-service - **Airport Shuttle** — Shuttle · 30 min · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ach/transport/shuttle-service - **Taxi Service** — Taxi · 15-20 min · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ach/transport/taxi-service - **Taxi St. Gallen Altenrhein** — Taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ach/transport/taxi-st-gallen-altenrhein - **Train to St. Gallen** — Train · 30 min · Every 30 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ach/transport/train-st-gallen ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Plan to arrive just 60-90 minutes before your flight; security and check-in are brisk. - _Local_: Restaurant Cockpit offers an insider's view from the terminal, favored by aviation enthusiasts. - _Quiet_: For the best views, book a window seat on the right side if flying east. - _Money_: Use 30 minutes of free parking directly outside for drop offs, a rarity in Switzerland. - _Time_: Add some buffer if connecting to rail; there's no on-site train station. - _Avoid_: Don't rely on airport dining; consider eating in St. Gallen or bring your own snacks. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/ACH.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/ach/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/ach/departures — HTML page with live departures