Guided tours & visits

Guided tour of the airport

Take a really close look at what goes on behind the scenes at Zurich Airport by signing up for a guided tour! From check-in, the tour takes you to Airside Center, the turntable for all departing passengers.
The journey on the Skymetro shuttle and tour of Dock E with its 27 aircraft handling stands are further highlights of this tour, which takes approximately 2 hours on foot.

Information: phone no. +41 (0)43 816 21 56
Duration: 2 hours
Minimum age of participants: from 3rd grade of primary school
Bookings should be made at least 6 weeks in advance

Combined guided and sightseeing tours of the airport

This special offer combines a guided tour that takes you behind the scenes at Zurich Airport, and a one-hour sightseeing tour of the flight operations areas by bus, with live commentary.

Information: Phone no. +41 (0)43 816 21 56
Duration: 2 ½ hours
Availability: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Minimum age of participants: 12 years
Bookings should be made at least 6 weeks in advance
number of participants: max. 40 participants

Airport tour with drinks reception in the Airside Center and Airporttour

Image: Center Bar

Celebrate your next birthday or a special occasion with your guests in the unique and exciting atmosphere of Zurich Airport.

You and your guests can enjoy a drinks reception in the Airside Center, the hub for departing and transferring passengers.

It is located at the heart of the airport and is usually only accessible to passengers.
After the standing-reception, you can take a look behind the scenes: visit the Airside Center and travel on the Skymetro to Dock E, which, with 27 aircraft stands, is another highlight of this 2-hour walking tour.

Information: Tel. +41 (0)43 816 21 56
Duration: 2:45 hours (standing-reception duration ¾ hour)
Minimum age: 12
Bookings should be made 6 weeks in advance
Minimum of 20 people

There is an additional per-person charge for the drinks reception.

Choice of prices for the drinks reception (“Airside” option: CHF 21.50/person, "Mediterranean" option: CHF 28.50/person and "Deluxe" option: CHF 39.50/person).

Offer aperitif (german)

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Document details offer aperitif

Maintenance facilities: visits to SR Technics

2½-hour visit to the various facilities operated by SR Technics, a leading provider of aircraft maintenance and repair services.

Information: phone no.. +41 (0)43 816 21 56
Duration: 2 ½ hours
Number of participants: 40 (max.)
Minimum age of participants: 16 years
Availability: Monday to Friday from 02:00 p.m.,
Saturday from 08:00 a.m., Sunday no guided tours
Bookings should be made at least 6 weeks in advance

Visits to Swissport Zurich

Passenger and aircraft handling

See what goes on behind the scenes at Swissport Zurich: During this 2-hour visit you have an opportunity to find out about the most important passenger and aircraft handling procedures. For example, have you ever thought about what happens to your baggage after you’ve checked it in? This tour shows you how Swissport supports passengers from the beginning to the end of their journey.

Information: zrh.tours@swissport.com
The tour is intended for companies, technical colleges, etc.
Duration: 2 hours, (the entire visit is made on foot)
Registration Deadline: 10th of the previous month