ZRH · ZRH is a one-terminal Swiss hub with a 15-minute train to the Hauptbahnhof. Originating CT screening lets locals keep laptops/electronics and liquids (up to 2 litres) in the bag; transfers still use 100 ml. SWISS First is excellent if you qualify, and Aspire/Marhaba/Primeclass cover the card networks — Primeclass is listed to close 31 Oct 2026.
ACH · Lake Constance four-country pocket field - People's hub with renovated People's Lounge (complimentary hot/cold drinks and snacks for People's passengers), published P1-P3 parking (first 2h free; 42 CHF/24h), and public bus stop Altenrhein, Flugplatz to Rorschach/Rheineck - no Priority Pass.
15% · Food and retail quality and variety.
ZRH7.0+0.6
ACH6.4
Ground access
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
ZRH8.6+0.8
ACH7.8
Reliability
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
ZRH7.4+0.2
ACH7.2
Lounges
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
ZRH7.8+1.3
ACH6.5
ACH
People's Vienna and summer leisure banksTravelers from St. Gallen / Rheintal / Vorarlberg / Liechtenstein avoiding ZRHDrivers using published CHF parking (2h free)
ACH
No Priority Pass - lounge is a People's airline productShort 1500 m runway - regional jets / turboprops onlyConfirm People's fare inclusion for lounge at Info-Center / check-inNo published MCT
Zürich Duty Free
Transit Hotel & Dayrooms
Two to three hours, then check the board
Official airport guidance is 2–3 hours before departure, with a flight-specific recommended arrival time on the departures page.
Dock E is a train, not a walk
Non-Schengen long-haul uses Dock E via the Skymetro from the Airside Center. A and B are Schengen; D is the non-Schengen bus-gate side of Dock B.
Sprüngli landside, Duty Free is Avolta
Confiserie Sprüngli is the reliable pastry stop. Airside shops are Zürich Duty Free (Avolta), not Heinemann.
