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Switzerland's busiest and most internationally connected airport.
Opened
1953
Location
Kloten, Switzerland
Zürich Airport, also known as Kloten Airport, is Switzerland's largest international airport and serves as the primary gateway to the country. Located approximately 13 kilometres north of Zürich city centre in Kloten, it handles around 30 million passengers annually and connects Switzerland to destinations across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
The airport is the main hub for Swiss International Air Lines and serves as a focus city for several other European carriers. It consistently ranks among Europe's top airports for service quality, efficiency, and passenger satisfaction.
Zürich Airport is operated by Flughafen Zürich AG, a publicly listed company in which the Canton of Zürich holds a significant stake. The airport contributes substantially to the regional and national economy, supporting tens of thousands of jobs.
Terminals
The airport has one integrated main terminal complex divided into three connected airside areas (A, B, and E), with Terminal E serving intercontinental and Schengen long-haul flights via an airside transit facility.
Getting to & from
Zürich Airport is directly linked to Zürich's city centre by the S-Bahn rail service in approximately 10 minutes, with trains departing every few minutes from the underground station beneath the terminal.
Airlines here
Swiss International Air Lines uses Zürich as its primary hub, and Edelweiss Air, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa, and numerous other European and intercontinental carriers also operate here.
Notable facts
- ›Zürich Airport handled approximately 29–31 million passengers per year before the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted travel.
- ›The airport opened its current main terminal facility in 1953, with major expansions completed in subsequent decades.
- ›Flughafen Zürich AG is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SIX) and also operates airports internationally under concession.
- ›The airport's AIRAIL Centre integrates intercity train services, allowing passengers to check baggage in Zürich's city centre or at select other Swiss rail stations.
- ›Zürich Airport has repeatedly won Skytrax awards for best airport in Europe.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
