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Zurich Airport, Switzerland's largest international airport.

ZRH is the IATA airport code for Zurich Airport.

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Arriving in Zurich the night before Schengen visa validity begins

(First off I do realize that someone has already asked this question but there didn't seem to be a conclusive answer.) My flight reaches Zurich on July 4th at 7:25 pm, and the Schengen visa's validity begins from July 5th. I hold an Indian passport…
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Can I receive a package in Zurich airport while on transit?

In a few weeks I will have a flight with few hours transfer in Zurich. I will have several hours and I can leave the transfer zone, it won't be enough to leave the airport though. Let's say I want to order something from an online shop located in…
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Is there a way to access wifi in Zurich airport without a phone service?

I am traveling through Zurich and have a phone without any roaming there; I'm planning on picking up a SIM once I get to my final destination. Last time I was there, I couldn't access the airport wifi because it required a code sent via SMS. In…
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Can I stay in Zurich airport If I get there before my visa starts?

I have a query regarding transit visa. I am a student at the Indian Institute of Technology in Jodhpur, India. I am going to visit Switzerland during this summer as a student trainee. I got my visa clear with starting date 11th May 2015, but my…
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Long Layover in Zurich Airport

I am traveling from Egypt to the US using Swiss airlines. The layover at Zurich airport is 16hrs. I found that there is a transit hotel at Zurich airport next to gates B/D. Can I access this hotel if I don't have a Schengen visa?
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10 hour over night layover in Zurich

Firstly, does Zurich airport allow you to sleep over night in the departure area? (My layover is the middle of winter so I don't want to be sleeping outside.) If not, what is my cheapest option for off site accommodation?
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Access a lounge in non-Schengen area in Zurich, when travelling between Schengen destinations

I have a European passport, and I'm connecting via Zurich to another European country. I want to enter the new Swiss lounge in Concourse E (non-Schengen area). I won't visit the non-Schengen area at all, since I'm coming to Zurich from another…
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Transferring at Zürich Airport do I need to go through Passport Control or only Security?

I am arriving at Zurich airport from Hong Kong and then going on to Copenhagen with a 55 minute transfer time, flying Swissair. Do I need to go through passport control at Zurich or only go through Security check?
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Am I allowed stopover in Zurich airport without transit visa?

I am a pakistani national, travelling to China from London. I have valid UK student visa (expires in 2.5 years). The flight will stopover in zurich. I have an opportunity to book a flight with a 16 hour stopover and 2 hour stopover in Zurich. I have…
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Do I need a transit visa in Zurich on the way to India?

I am travelling from US to India, with an Indian passport but expired F1 visa and going there to get my H1B visa stamping. I have a stop at Zurich for 2 hours while flying to India. Do I need a transit visa for my trip?
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How long do I need from landing in Zurich to get to a connecting flight to Dublin?

How long do I need from landing in Zurich to be able to get to a connecting flight to Dublin? I will be arriving at Zurich airport on a flight from Geneva. I have an Irish passport. I am arriving from Geneva. The flight connection time is 50…
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Where does my passport get entry stamp?

Consider this journey JFK->MUC->ZRH (MUC is just a flight connection). When does the passenger actually enter the Schengen zone? Munich or Zürich?
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How long do I need from landing to reaching the train station in Zürich Airport?

I am flying from Berlin to Zürich and continuing my travel by train. I am considering booking a fixed-connection train ticket, which is available for a train departing 1 hour 3 min after landing. I have never been to Zürich Airport and don't know…
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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…
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17.5 hour overnight layover in Zurich

I'm looking at ordering a flight which has a a 17:30 hours overnight layover in Zurich. I will be arriving at the airport at 19:30 and my departure flight is the following day at 12:45. I have two main questions Is there any way to see the city…
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