Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Zurich Airport (ZRH) is located 10km (6 miles) north of Zurich.

To/From the Airport: Taxis and cars for rent are available from the airport.

Features: There are banks, which also provide bureau de change services, a post office and nine FASTpoint terminals providing telephone, fax and photocopying facilities. Wireless Internet hotspots are available at several locations throughout the terminal. Eating and drinking: Restaurants, coffee shops, snack bars and take-away facilities are available. Shopping: Shops, including duty-free, are also available. There is an Airport Shopping Centre, one level above check-in area 3. There is a lost property office which deals with Swiss enquiries. A porter service is available (tel:(043) 816 6707). Trolleys are available free of charge. There is a left-luggage desk in Arrivals; lockers are available too. The airport has a medical and dental centre, pharmacies, prayer rooms and nurseries. Bicycle and baby buggy rental is available.

Contact(s): (043) 816 2211

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