Captain's dinner

Fascinating flying facts

Treat your group to an unforgettable experience. During this two-hour walking tour of the airport, followed by an exclusive dinner, listen to fascinating facts about an airline captain’s working life. The former captain will gladly answer all the questions you have always wanted to ask about life in the air.

Registration (maximum 4 months in advance)

Please write us an e-mail and provide us with the following information:

visitorservices@zurich-airport.com

First name, last name, address, postcode/town
Telephone number / mobile number
Number of guests
Preferred date and an alternative date
Preferred start time

Key information

Duration	4 hours (the tour and dinner each last two hours)
Availability	On request (maximum 4 months in advance)
Deadline for bookings	14 days in advance
Minimum age	Recommended age is 10 years or over
Number of participants	Maximum 13 participants
Dinner location	Until August 31, 2025, dinner will be served in the Restaurant Aviolino on Observation Deck B
	From September 1, 2025, dinner will be served in the historic control tower

A basic fee will be charged for the tour and the captain. In addition, a menu and drinks package will be charged per participant.This tour is limited to a maximum of 13 guests.

Captain's dinner in the restaurant Aviolino

The menu is changed seasonally. A vegetarian option is available.

Captain's Dinner menu & drinks (pdf) - German only

The menu is changed seasonally. A vegetarian option is available.

Captain's Dinner menu & drinks (pdf) - German only

Modification and cancellation conditions

An exclusive tour to mark a special occasion. Combine a two-hour guided tour of the airport with an exclusive dinner. A former airline captain accompanies the tour.

The tour of Zurich Airport starts at Arrival 2. On the way to the security check, participants are provided with interesting information about the airlines, airport signage and much more.

The group will pass through the security check to the Airside Center. This building is the passenger hub of the airport and was designed to resemble a wing. The large windows offer excellent views of the tarmac. The group can watch aircraft docking or being pushed back for departure. The tour then moves on to the Transit Hotel and through the airport's Prayer Room. The latter is open to visitors of all faiths and denominations. In this area of the airport, visitors can also see how the Schengen and non-Schengen zones are separated and the guide will explain the passenger processes involved.

Afterwards, the group will take the Skymetro to Dock E, where they enjoy excellent views of a range of aircraft and the fascinating procedures of docking and pushback. Depending on the time of day, visitors may also be able to observe planes taking off and landing. On some occasions, they may be able to pay a brief visit to the tarmac via a passenger bridge, to witness the procedures at close range. The tour continues with a visit to the baggage sorting system, where the luggage is prepared for a flight. The pieces of luggage are sorted according to their bar codes and transported to the correct vehicles at an impressive speed, on a conveyor belt of over 12 km in length.

The next stop is Observation Deck E, with views of the runways, the de-icing pad and the nature conservation area. Guests will again have the chance to watch planes taking off and landing and learn about the runway system in detail. The captain will then accompany the group back to the main airport complex on the Skymetro.

After the tour, dinner is served, during which guests will hear some fascinating facts about the working life of an airline captain. The evening provides an opportunity for aviation enthusiasts to ask a captain as many questions as they like. The event lasts approximately 4 hours in total.

Dates upon request.

Captain’s Dinner

The group will experience the following:

Airside Center, Schengen/non-Schengen zones, Transit Hotel, Prayer Room
Skymetro to Dock E
Baggage sorting system
Observation Deck E
3-course Captain's Dinner

Contact from Monday to Friday

Our Visitor Services & Events Team will be happy to help you.

	Restaurant Aviolino (until 31.08.25)	Historic control tower (from 01.09.25)
Basic fee for up to 13 participants	945.–	1095.–
Menu und drinks package per person	70.–	70.–
All prices in CHF (incl. VAT)

Fascinating flying facts

Registration (maximum 4 months in advance)

Key information

Menu selection and prices

Modification and cancellation conditions

Details of the guided airport tour

Arrival and parking options

Procedure parking buses

Locations curbside lanes and waiting area

Contact from Monday to Friday

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Fascinating flying facts

Registration (maximum 4 months in advance)

Key information

Menu selection and prices

Modification and cancellation conditions

Details of the guided airport tour

Arrival and parking options

Locations curbside lanes and waiting area

Contact from Monday to Friday

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Captain's dinner