Short transit in ZRH, will I have enough time?

I'm looking at a 50m connection in Zurich going between PRG and YUL (single ticket, Swiss airlines), is it enough time to transfer? I'm a bit concerned after I saw this on the airport website

If you are travelling to or from countries that do not adhere to the Schengen Agreement you will have to pass through passport control in Zurich

I forget if there's an exit immigration check for Schengen countries, would I clear that in PRG on my first flight or in ZRH before actually leaving Schengen?

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Best Answer

For what it's worth, I have made a similar transfer in ZRH in only 45 minutes. I was lucky, no queue. But it can be done. I have, however, also missed a connection flying Swiss (GVA-ZRH-CPH). They would not book me on a partner airline, but I had to wait for the next Swiss flight

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Is 40 minutes enough time for a layover 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.

Is 50 minutes enough for a connecting flight in Zurich?

Zurich is very efficient. 45 minutes is fine.

How long of a layover is too short?

In most cases, a 30-minute layover for domestic flights and an hour for international flights is considered a minimum, or short, layover.

Is 1 hour enough for connecting flights in Zurich?

Normal "legal connection" time in ZRH is 45mins so 1 hour should be fine. Don't dawdle or shop though! And do tell the cabin attendants on the flight from MAD that you have a close connection at ZRH. They might make it possible for you to move forward in the cabin and get off earlier than otherwise.

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