Airport guided tours - for individuals

Visitors will enjoy a two-hour guided tour of Zurich Airport*

The tour of Zurich Airport starts on Observation Deck B at the cashier desk for bus tours. The group will pass the Transit Hotel and the airport's Prayer Room, which is open to visitors of all faiths and denominations, on its way 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. 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 Airport conservation area. Guests will again have the chance to watch planes taking off and landing and learn about the runway system in detail. To finish, the guide will accompany the group back Observation Deck B, where the tour started.

Throughout the tour, guests will have the opportunity to ask questions. All of the guides at the Airport have years of experience in flight operations and can answer questions expertly.

* Please note that this tour is conducted in German only.

Guided tour for individuals

From Observation Deck B, the tour group will visit the following:

• Airside Center, Schengen/non-Schengen zones
• Skymetro to Dock E
• Baggage sorting system
• Observation Deck E
• Tarmac where possible