How much time is needed for check-in at Zurich?

I'm really anxious about air travel. Not the flying part but the airport stuff like security and boarding.

I booked a flight leaving at 07:00am on a Saturday in mid-October from Zürich (ZRH).

What time do I need to get to the airport to check-in, get through security and all that jazz?

I'll be travelling with onboard luggage only, and have a place to crash near(ish) to the airport. Flight company is Swiss (if that makes any difference)

Best Answer

Since I live in Switzerland I often fly from Zurich. For Inter-Europe flight, I go there about two hours before departure. For longer flights), I take about two and a half hours. Depends on the trains. Most longer flights(outside Schengen+UK I think) are at a Terminal where you need to take a short train/subway. Those take about 15 minutes longer to get to the gate.

With those times I have so far always waited at least one hour at the gate before I could board.

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How early should I get to the Zurich airport?

Due to increased security precautions, we recommend travellers to arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before take-off.

How early can I check-in on SWISS?

Check-in the day before In combination with online check-in, you can check your luggage in at the airport up to 23 hours before departure. Prepare for your trip calmly and without time pressure by taking advantage of the quieter check-in times.

Is 1 hour transit time enough in Zurich?

Thanks to the airport's compact size and the famous Swiss efficiency, the minimum connection time between flights is just 40 minutes. However, to avoid having to rush through the airport or stress about missing your flight in case of delays, choose an itinerary with a layover of at least one hour.

How much time should I allow for check-in?

For most airports, you must be checked in at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time (airports requiring additional time are listed here, Go to footer note) Additionally, you're required to be at the gate and ready to board 15 minutes before scheduled departure.

Zurich Airport Check-in Time

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