By car
Disabled passengers and persons that transport them may use the following parking possibilities if they hold a parking permit for disabled persons. Such parking permits are issued by the cantonal authority for persons that prove a significant walking impairment by medical attestation. Besides, the permit can be issued for car keepers that verifiably transport persons with walking impairments on a regular basis.
Parking on the lane of the inner curbside
Holders of a parking card for people with reduced mobility can obtain a free electronic parking permit which allows them to access the inner curbside lane and pull over directly in front of the check-in- and arrival halls. Electronic parking permits may be requested by completing the application form available under "Access inner curbside”. This permit allows them to park within the inner curbside free of charge during 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, the regular tariff will be due.
Parking at the outer curbside
People who hold a parking card for disabled persons but who have no electronic parking card for the inner curbside are allowed to use the short-term parking facilities on the outer curbside for more than the specified maximum of 15 minutes. With the parking permit for disabled persons, you may use the marked spaces for up to 6 hours longer than the specified limit of 15 minutes, charged at the standard fee of CHF2.-- for 15 minutes.
Both the blue parking disc and the parking card for disabled persons must be visibly displayed behind the front windscreen with set time of arrival.
Parking in multi-storey car parks P1, P2 and P3
In the multi-storey car parks P1, P2 and P3, specially designated parking spaces for persons with restricted mobility are located on the entry level in the immediate vicinity of the lifts. Fees are the same as for all other parking spaces.
By train
The way between Zurich Airport Railway Station and the Check-in and arrival halls are handicapped accessible and roofed. There are elevators and tactile markers for visually impaired available that connect the train platforms directly to the upper levels.
Should you need assistance in boarding or deboarding the train, please announce that latest one hour in advance to your train's departure to the Swiss Federal Railway Call Center Handicap (SBB).
Swiss residents that dependend on another person for constant assistance are entitled to be escorted by an accompanying person and/or an assistance dog on the train. You can obtain the necessary permit from the relevant cantonal authority.
In Check-in 3 in direct proximity to the train station, there is a pick-up-point where you can demand assistance by careport. Please ask the train staff for guidance to the pick-up-point.
By bus
The airport bus terminal is located directly above Check-in 3 and routes are indicated with tactile markers for visually impaired. If you intend to travel by bus, you can find out with Zurich Regional Public Transport (ZVV) whether an easy-access, low-platform bus will be available on your bus route on the day concerned.
By taxi
Taxis take you directly to the check-in halls or pick you up in front of the arrival halls, if you are a returning from your flight. Special taxis for disabled persons (with space for wheelchairs) are available and have to be ordered in advance at Taxi for Disabled Persons Zürich (BTZ).