Zurich Airport Terminals
Terminal complex
The airport includes three airside piers, which are known as terminals A, B, and E (signposted as Gates A, B/D, and E). Terminals are linked to a central airside building called Airside Center, established in 2003. Together with the Airside Center, the ground-side terminal complex referred to as Airport Center comprises various buildings and includes airline check-in areas, a railway station, a shopping mall, car parks, and a bus and tram terminal. All departing commuters access the same departure level of the Airside Center, which contains duty-free shopping and various restaurants and bars, via airport security.The three airside terminals are:
Terminal A
Terminal A includes gates prefixed A. It opened in 1971, and it is used solely by flights to and from destinations inside the Schengen Area, including regional flights within the country. Since its expansion and development in 1982-1985, it takes the form of a finger pier, which is directly connected at one end to the Airside Centre. Terminal A is planned to be torn down and replaced by an entirely new facility in 2021.
Terminal B
Terminal B includes gates prefixed B and D. Opened in 1975, the terminal was reopened in 2011 after an extensive three-year reconstruction. Like terminal A, it is directly connected at one end to the Airside Centre. Since restoration, the facility became able to accommodate both Schengen and non-Schengen flights at the same gates. Each gate contains two numbers, one prefixed B and the other D, but with different commuter routes to and from the gates to separate the flows of Schengen and non-Schengen travelers.
Terminal E
Terminal E includes gates prefixed E and is frequently referred to as the midfield terminal or Dock E. It represents a stand-alone satellite terminal conveniently situated on the opposite side of runway 10/28 from the Airside Center. It is located between runways 16/34 and 14/32, and is solely used by non-Schengen international flights and became operational on September 1, 2003.
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Check-in options Passengers are welcome to choose the check-in option, which is the most convenient for them. For avoiding long waiting times, the airport recommends using the Web check-in. Luggage can be handed in at the “Bag Drop “desk. Online Check-In The online check-in allows travelers to check-in conveniently and quickly from the comfort of their own home. To check-in online, all passengers require is Internet access and their flight details. Commuters can use registration directly by using the website for their airline. Travelers can print out their boarding cards at home. Commuters can then hand over their luggage at the “Bag Drop “counter in the respective check-in area at the airport. Desk check-in First and second check-in areas are located just before the entrance to the passenger area, while the third check-in can be reached directly above the airport train station. Check-in machines Commuters can save ti
Because of the biometric data available on passports, commuters can now cross the Schengen border without the intervention of the third-party. Commuters who would like to use an automated passport control gate are required to fulfill the following conditions: At least 18 years old Biometric passport/e-passport (not an ID card) Citizen of Switzerland or an EU/EEA country The automated passport control at Zurich Airport is voluntary for travelers. The staffed passport desks can still be used without any restrictions. Automated passport control Passengers should place their biometric passport on the passport reader at the security gate and wait until the document’s validity has been verified, and the entrance door opens. After passing through the security gate, a biometric comparison is performed between a picture of the face (live recording) and the electronic photo stored in the e-passport. At the same time, of the biometric facial ver
Passengers are welcome to discover the variety of flavors from around the world. Italian, Swiss, and Asian specialties, light snacks, and gourmet meals – at the facility’s 60 different restaurants, consistently fresh ingredients will transport them to the corners of the earth. To always provide passengers with a unique shopping experience, the product range is being continuously developed. In the cosmetics department of the walk-through duty-free store on Level 1 of the Airside Center, they can now find the following exclusive brands: Crème de La Mer, Molton Brown, Bobbi Brown, and Nuxe as well as an expanded Tom Ford selection. Commuters can discover the mysterious fragrances and high-quality care products available in the duty-free store.