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Zürich Airport – flight delay and flight cancellation

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ON-TIME AIRPORT RANKING

17215 flights tracked

39 flights delayed by >3 hours

269 flights cancelled

Zürich Airport is an international airport of the largest city in Switzerland. It's situated 13 km from the city centre. The airport had an air traveller traffic of more than 31.5 million in 2019. Zürich Airport is the hub for Edelweiss Air and Swiss International Air Lines. It is also the base for Chair Airlines and Helvetic Airways.

Address:

8058 Kloten, Switzerland

Arrivals (flight irregularity)

Flight # Airline From Expected Arrival Actual Arrival

LX19 Swiss International Air Lines

Newark Liberty International Airport

EXPECTED 20.12.2024 11:40:00

ACTUAL Cancelled

Cancelled

LX2253 Helvetic Airways

Budapest Ferihegy International Airport

EXPECTED 19.12.2024 07:55:00

ACTUAL Cancelled

Cancelled

LX751 Helvetic Airways

Luxembourg International Airport

EXPECTED 19.12.2024 11:25:00

ACTUAL Cancelled

Cancelled

Departures (flight irregularity)

Flight # Airline To Expected Arrival Actual Arrival

LX1450 Helvetic Airways

Sarajevo International Airport

EXPECTED 19.12.2024 09:00:00

ACTUAL 19.12.2024 12:09:00

Delayed

LX1416 Air Baltic

Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport

EXPECTED 19.12.2024 13:45:00

ACTUAL Cancelled

Cancelled

LX38 Swiss International Air Lines

San Francisco International Airport

EXPECTED 19.12.2024 16:25:00

ACTUAL 19.12.2024 19:53:00

Delayed

Minimum Connection Time: Zürich Airport transfer

The most important factor to know when a route has a connecting flight is the Minimum Connection Time (MCT) in the airport. It's recommended to always check this before booking any flight. The MCT is also a determining factor when a passenger needs to claim compensation for a missed connection. Below you can find the minimum time needed for connecting flights in Zürich Airport.

Between domestic flights: 40 min.
Between domestic and international flights: 40 min.
Between international flights: 40 min.

Zürich Airport terminals

Airport terminals are the sections or separate buildings which make it possible for air passengers to move between transport on the ground and the facilities for boarding and disembarking from a plane. It is very important to know the terminal before getting to the airport when you depart or have a connection to another flight, as the terminals in larger airports might be a long distance from each other and passengers usually need more time to get to the right one. Zürich Airport has 3 Terminals.

Terminal A – flights inside the Schengen Area and domestic flights within Switzerland

Terminal B – Schengen and non-Schengen flights

Terminal E – non-Schengen international flights

How to get from Zürich Airport to city centre

When it is the first time visiting a destination, it can be a challenge to find the best way to get to the centre of the city. Public transport is not always operating right at the terminals and taxis at the airport are often expensive. It's advisable to consider all the transport options before travelling so you can prepare for your trip appropriately.

Zürich Airport train

S-Bahn Lines S2, S16, and S24
Travel time (approx.): 10 min.
Tickets price: adult single ticket starts from 6.40 EUR, children (6 - 16) single ticket starts from 3.20 EUR

Zürich Airport bus

7x7 Shuttle Service
Direction: Zürich city centre
Travel time (approx.): 30-40 min.

Zürich Airport taxi

Pick up point: outside the Terminals
Travel time (approx.): 20 min. to the city centre
Approximate price: 70 EUR

Where to have a rest in Zürich Airport

At times you may face a long layover between flights, for instance, an overnight layover or a delayed flight until the next day. In such cases, it is essential to know the potential places where you can spend time and have a decent break between flights.

Zürich Airport lounges

Airport lounges are facilities that provide travellers with a range of benefits and services, for example relaxation spaces, food and drinks, WIFI, showers, etc., so passengers can wait in a pleasant and comfortable environment.

Aspire Lounge
Location: Gate E
Opening hours: 06:00 AM - 10:30 PM, daily
Dnata Skyview Lounge
Location: after security
Opening hours: 06:00 AM - 10:00 PM, daily

Hotels near Zürich Airport

If your next flight takes off the next morning, or the lounges are not so relaxing, the next option might be a nearby hotel. Whereas some hotels are situated in the airport building, at others passengers may need to leave the airport to get to the closest hotel. We have chosen the best alternatives for you in the event you choose to stay in a hotel between flights.

Holiday Inn Express Zürich Airport Hotel
Price: from 83 EUR per night
Address: Hofwisenstrasse 30, 8153 Rümlang, Switzerland
Contact: +41 448 093 400
Dorint Airport-Hotel Zürich Hotel
Price: from 93 EUR per night
Address: Riethofstrasse 40, 8152 Opfikon, Switzerland
Contact: +41 448 081 000

Zürich Airport restaurants and cafes

Feeling hungry or thirsty when travelling is the last thing you need. We have a variety of choices for your needs, whether you're looking for an early breakfast, a sit-down dinner during a lengthy layover, or a quick snack to take on board with you.

Villa Antinori da Bindella
Description: Tuscan specialties and wines
Location: after security
Opening hours: 05:30 AM - 10:00 PM, daily
Asia Restaurant
Description: Asian restaurant
Location: Check-in area 1
Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Sat-Sun: 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Zürich Airport shopping

The airport shops are the best place to purchase the last-minute souvenir, or to kill some time before flying. Our guide below can help you to discover the ideal shopping spots for your requirements.

Zürich Duty Free
Description: gifts, parfumes, alcohol, tobacco
Location: after security
Opening hours: 05:30 AM - 10:00 PM, daily
Victoria’s Secret Beauty & Accessories
Description: lingerie and beauty products
Location: Airport shopping area
Opening hours: 08:00 AM - 09:00 PM, daily
Hermès
Description: French fashion store
Location: after security
Opening hours: 06:00 AM - 10:00 PM, daily

Zürich Airport car rental

Some destinations are worth exploring by car, or it may be more appropriate for your journey to travel by car. This list of car rental companies will help you to select the most suitable option for your trip.

Hertz
Location: Airport area
Opening hours: 06:30 AM - 11:30 PM, daily
Contact: +41 438 163 255
Europcar
Location: Airport area
Opening hours: 06:30 AM - 11:30 PM, daily
Contact: +41 432 555 656
Avis
Location: Airport area
Opening hours: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM, daily
Contact: +41 448 007 733

Other Zürich Airport services

Service & Information Desks
Location: Arrivals

MYFLYRIGHT On-Time-Ranking for airports and airlines

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MYFLYRIGHT is a legal tech company, specialized in the support of airline passengers affected by flight delays, flight cancellations, denied boarding, delayed or lost luggage and the refund of unused airline tickets. MYFLYRIGHT was founded 2016 in Hamburg, Germany. The company operates out of 3 offices, its headquarter in Hamburg and its branches in Prague, Czech Republic and Zaporizhia, Ukraine. Currently, MYFLYRIGHT employs a team of around 25 people working in Marketing, Operations, Legal, Customer Support and IT. The organization operates across 5 markets – Germany, United Kingdom, Romania, Austria, and Switzerland.

MYFLYRIGHT’s goal is to provide access to justice for all aviation passengers who experience irregularities in their flight transportation. Notably, 75% of all compensation requests submitted by passengers get rejected. Whereas, MYFLYRIGHT is able to successfully execute the applicable customer claims in more than 98% of cases at court.