# ZRH — Zurich Airport > Machine-readable reference for ZRH. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/zrh HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/zrh Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/zrh.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/ZRH.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-04T22:45:58.247+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Zurich Airport - IATA: ZRH - ICAO: LSZH - City: Zurich - Country: CH (CH) - Timezone: Europe/Zurich - Distance from city: 9 km (5.5 mi) north of central Zurich - Runways: 3 - Terminals: 3 - Annual passengers: 22.6M - Hub for: Swiss International Air Lines, Edelweiss Air, Helvetic Airways - Official website: https://www.flughafen-zuerich.ch/ ## Overview Welcome Zurich Airport is one of those rare major hubs that feels both polished and compact. Featuring an H-shaped, single-terminal layout, this airport simplifies connections and boosts convenience. It's all about leveraging the dense mix of Swiss-oriented retail, with places like The Circle and Airport Shopping providing high-value landside stops. Plus, the truly traveler-friendly feature here is free Wi-Fi for up to eight hours, a boon for those needing to catch up on work or streaming while waiting for a flight. At a glance Handling over 22.6 million passengers annually, Zurich Airport features three terminals (A, B/D, E) and supports three runways. Swiss International Air Lines, Edelweiss Air, and Helvetic Airways operate primarily out of this airport, which is conveniently located 9 km (5.5 mi) north of Zurich’s city center. It's a hub well-regarded for its efficiency and accessibility, with terminal arms that are easily navigable once airside, making it ideal for both travelers and layover passengers. Terminals & layout Zurich Airport’s H-shaped design simplifies what can often be a complex aspect of air travel. Terminal A serves as the primary point for Swiss International… ## Terminals (3) - **Terminal A** — airlines: Swiss International Air Lines, Edelweiss Air URL: https://airport.flights/airport/zrh/terminals/a - **Terminal B/D** — airlines: Swiss International Air Lines, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa URL: https://airport.flights/airport/zrh/terminals/b-d - **Terminal E** — airlines: Swiss International Air Lines, Emirates URL: https://airport.flights/airport/zrh/terminals/e ## Dining (8) - **Alpenblick Bar** — Terminal E · bar URL: https://airport.flights/airport/zrh/restaurants/alpenblick-bar - **Bakeside** — Terminal E · bakery / café URL: https://airport.flights/airport/zrh/restaurants/bakeside - **Caviar House Seafood Bar** — Terminal A · seafood bar · $$$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/zrh/restaurants/caviar-house-seafood-bar - **Marché Take Away** — Terminal E · grab-and-go URL: https://airport.flights/airport/zrh/restaurants/march-take-away - **Montreux Jazz Café** — Swiss/international sit-down restaurant · $$$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/zrh/restaurants/montreux-jazz-caf - **NZZ Café** — Terminal A · café · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/zrh/restaurants/nzz-caf - **Pret A Manger (Dock A)** — Terminal A · grab-and-go / café · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/zrh/restaurants/pret-a-manger-dock-a - **Starbucks (Dock A)** — Terminal A · coffee shop · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/zrh/restaurants/starbucks-dock-a ## Lounges (7) - **Aspire Lounge Midfield Terminal (Terminal E)** — Terminal E · access: Priority Pass and other lounge membership programs, Eligible airline-invited passengers, Paid entry for walk-ins, subject to availability URL: https://airport.flights/airport/zrh/lounges/aspire-lounge-midfield-terminal-terminal-e - **Primeclass Lounge** — Terminal E · access: Primeclass lounge programs and contracted airlines, Select lounge membership programs (e.g., Priority Pass, LoungeKey) depending on card, Eligible walk-in guests subject to capacity and fee URL: https://airport.flights/airport/zrh/lounges/primeclass-lounge - **SWISS Business Lounge A** — Terminal A · access: SWISS Business Class passengers, Star Alliance Business Class passengers on same day departing from ZRH, Miles & More Senator and Frequent Traveller members on eligible flights, Star Alliance Gold members on eligible flights, Lounge membership programs via Star Alliance partner rules (no general paid day pass on a walk-in basis) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/zrh/lounges/swiss-business-lounge-a - **SWISS Business Lounge D** — access: SWISS Business Class passengers departing from D gates, Lufthansa Group Business Class passengers, Miles & More HON Circle, Senator, and Star Alliance Gold members on eligible flights, Select partner frequent-flyer elites per SWISS policy, Paid access for eligible SWISS/Lufthansa Group ticket holders via lounge voucher · day pass: Available for eligible SWISS/Lufthansa Group passengers via prepaid lounge access voucher, subject to capacity.[5][7] · Daily approximately 05:30–22:00.[5] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/zrh/lounges/swiss-business-lounge-d - **SWISS First Lounge A** — Terminal A · access: SWISS First Class passengers, Lufthansa Group First Class passengers on same day, Miles & More HON Circle members on eligible flights, Select Star Alliance First Class passengers on SWISS-operated flights URL: https://airport.flights/airport/zrh/lounges/swiss-first-lounge-a - **SWISS Lounge E (SWISS First, Senator & Business Lounges complex)** — Terminal E · access: SWISS First, Business and eligible status passengers per SWISS/Lufthansa Group rules, Star Alliance Gold on eligible itineraries, Select partner and codeshare premium passengers URL: https://airport.flights/airport/zrh/lounges/swiss-lounge-e-swiss-first-senator-business-lounges-complex - **SWISS Senator Lounge A** — Terminal A · access: Miles & More Senator members on eligible flights, Star Alliance Gold members on eligible flights, SWISS and Star Alliance Business/First Class passengers as per airline policy URL: https://airport.flights/airport/zrh/lounges/swiss-senator-lounge-a ## Shops (20) - **Anecdote** — E · Retail URL: https://airport.flights/airport/zrh/shops/anecdote-e - **avec** — E · Food & Beverage URL: https://airport.flights/airport/zrh/shops/avec-e - **Babel Restaurant** — E · Restaurant URL: https://airport.flights/airport/zrh/shops/babel-restaurant-e - **Bar Iris** — E · Bar URL: https://airport.flights/airport/zrh/shops/bar-iris-e - **cermony** — E · Service URL: https://airport.flights/airport/zrh/shops/cermony-e - **DLUX Hair** — E · Service URL: https://airport.flights/airport/zrh/shops/dlux-hair-e - **Flooat** — E · Service URL: https://airport.flights/airport/zrh/shops/flooat-e - **L'Oro di Napoli** — E · Restaurant URL: https://airport.flights/airport/zrh/shops/l-oro-di-napoli-e - **Läderach** — E · Duty Free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/zrh/shops/laderach-e - **Leon's Bodega** — E · Food & Beverage URL: https://airport.flights/airport/zrh/shops/leon-s-bodega-e - **Leon's Loft** — E · Restaurant URL: https://airport.flights/airport/zrh/shops/leon-s-loft-e - **Micro / Microlino** — E · Electronics URL: https://airport.flights/airport/zrh/shops/micro-microlino-e - **Sablier** — E · Restaurant URL: https://airport.flights/airport/zrh/shops/sablier-e - **Sapori d'Italia** — E · Retail URL: https://airport.flights/airport/zrh/shops/sapori-d-italia-e - **Smoking Lounge Gate A50 (ZRH Smoke Lounge)** — Terminal A · smoking lounge / specialty service URL: https://airport.flights/airport/zrh/shops/smoking-lounge-gate-a50-zrh-smoke-lounge - **Smoking Lounge near Gates E23/E25** — Terminal E · smoking lounge URL: https://airport.flights/airport/zrh/shops/smoking-lounge-near-gates-e23-e25 - **Sunrise** — E · Electronics URL: https://airport.flights/airport/zrh/shops/sunrise-e - **Victoria Apotheke** — E · Pharmacy URL: https://airport.flights/airport/zrh/shops/victoria-apotheke-e - **Victoria Pharmacy** — E · Health & Beauty URL: https://airport.flights/airport/zrh/shops/victoria-pharmacy-e - **Visilab** — E · Health & Beauty URL: https://airport.flights/airport/zrh/shops/visilab-e ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Utilize the H layout to explore all options before settling on meals or shops, especially within the central spine. - _Local_: For landside needs, consider The Circle or Airport Shopping for diversified retail and dining before security. - _Quiet_: The central spine offers some of the best spots for people-watching outside the busier gate areas, perfect for a quieter pause. - _Time_: Confirm Wi-Fi access time via the airport app if planning extensive device use, with limits varying between four and eight hours. - _Money_: Temptation to overspend is considerable, particularly in the densely packed Airside Center—plan purchases wisely. - _Avoid_: Don’t assume all check-in areas are the same; for SWISS, always double-check whether you need Check-in 1 or Check-in 3. - _Avoid_: Transfers involving gates A, B, D, and E still require margin for mixed Schengen and non-Schengen movements—plan accordingly. - _Time_: Use Zurich Airport’s interactive map before heading to explore, it's detailed and prevents unnecessary backtracking. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/ZRH.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/zrh/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/zrh/departures — HTML page with live departures