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1,804,038 passengers were handled at Zurich Airport during December 2011, a gain of 4.2% versus December 2010. The full year 2011 passenger growth stands at +6.4% compared to 2010.

1,798,174 passengers were handled at Zurich Airport during November 2011, a gain of 1.4% versus November 2010. The year to date passenger growth stands at +6.6%.

Check in via your airline’s web site and print out your boarding card yourself.

2,280,400 passengers were handled at Zurich Airport during October 2011, a gain of 1.9% versus October 2010.

The newly opened Tax & Duty Free shops at the Airside Center and at the new Dock B invite passengers to linger and make duty-free purchases.

Montreux Jazz Café, Duty Free, Bally & Burberry or Suncatcher – travellers can look forward to new shops, bars and restaurants.

The new infrastructure at Zurich Airport is currently being fine-tuned before coming on stream. It will provide passengers with greater convenience and shorter routes.

The new observation deck at Dock B will be opened on 1 December 2011. Airport fans can look forward to a restaurant, play area, a wide range of information and entertainment and the impressive, contemporary architecture.

On 27 November 2011 the voters of the Canton of Zurich will decide on the municipalities’ “Initiative II” and its counterproposal opposing the construction or expansion of runways. Both proposals would impinge on the development of Zurich Airport.

Would you like even more rapid and flexible flights to Dublin, Beijing, Paris or Male? The winter timetable offers travellers numerous possibilities for taking to the skies.

Zurich Airport is continuing to expand its fashion offering. In recent weeks, three new boutiques have opened at the Airport Center. The Steiner Flughafebeck will sport a new look at Check-in 1 as of mid-November 2011.

Traffic Figures: 2,225,584 passengers were handled at Zurich Airport during September 2011, a gain of 4.0% versus September 2010. The year to date passenger growth stands at +7.7%.

Flughafen Zürich AG has submitted its revised Noise Charge Model to the Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) on September 28, 2011. The FOCA is now analysing the proposed amendments before consultation begins in spring 2012.

Traffic Figures: 2,321,023 passengers were handled at Zurich Airport during August 2011, a gain of 4.1% versus August 2010. The year to date passenger growth stands at +8.2%.

Flughafen Zürich AG: Positive first Half Year 2011 with strong growth in traffic and increased outlook

Traffic Figures: 2,451,404 passengers were handled at Zurich Airport during July 2011, a gain of 8.6% versus July 2010. The year to date passenger growth stands at +8.9%.

Since July 14th 2011 the opening of the new switzerlandinfo+ desk welcomes a new era of service & information in Arrival 2.

Are penknives permitted on flights? Can eye drops be taken on board in carry-on luggage? Two new sources of information from Zurich Airport have the answers.

Zurich Airport began tweeting in April, providing passengers and visitors with flight news and handy travel hints.

Passengers arriving from other countries can now also enjoy duty-free shopping, thanks to Zurich Airport’s “Duty Free Store Arrivals”.

Marché® Restaurants have begun serving passengers in the Airside Center and passenger zone, while the Airport Center’s Foodland has also come up with fresh ideas.

switzerlandinfo+, a new service and information concept, is to be launched in arrivals area 2 on 14 July 2011.

Worth waiting for: jewellers Tiffany & Co., the new Lindt Boutique du Chocolat and Lolipop’s Candy Store have opened.

Work is going full steam ahead at Pier B and the security check building. The buildings are due to open for operation on 1 December 2011.

switzerlandinfo+, a new service and information concept, is to be launched in arrivals area 2 on 14 July 2011.

On 27 November 2011, Zurich’s electorate will vote on two proposals that will have a major impact on the future development of Zurich Airport.

Traffic Figures: 2,139,830 passengers were handled at Zurich Airport during June 2011, a gain of 6.7% versus June 2010. The year to date passenger growth stands at +9.0%.

SriLankan is returning to Zurich, Hainan Airlines is offering three flights a week to Beijing, and Turkish Airlines is consolidating its offering from Zurich.

Traffic Figures: 2,104,190 passengers were handled at Zurich Airport during May 2011, a gain of 6.4% versus May 2010. The year to date passenger growth stands at +9.6%.

Passengers arriving at Zurich Airport from other countries can buy duty-free goods on arrival. The baggage claim hall has a new duty free store selling a wide range of perfumes, cosmetics, spirits and tobacco products of leading brands at duty free prices.

Passengers arriving at Zurich Airport from other countries can buy duty-free goods on arrival. The baggage claim hall has a new duty free store selling a wide range of perfumes, cosmetics, spirits and tobacco products of leading brands at duty free prices.

Ten minutes of relaxation at the spa or exclusive shopping: attractive new shops have opened their doors at Zurich Airport in the area just beyond boarding pass control.

Traffic Figures: 2,020,707 passengers were handled at Zurich Airport during April 2011, a gain of 29.8% versus April 2010. The year to date passenger growth stands at +10.5%.

Flying should be pleasanter, faster and more efficient for passengers. Zurich Airport is doing its part to meet this aim by starting tests of an automatic baggage check-in system which is one more step in the direction of “seamless travel”.

Zurich Airport took third place in Europe in the rankings of the Airport Service Quality Award. Those surveyed especially appreciate the pleasant atmosphere and friendly personnel.

A visit to the tax- and duty-free shop before take-off has long been part of an enjoyable airport experience. The new arrival duty-free outlets will soon enable all arriving passengers to enjoy duty-free shopping as well.

Once improvements are concluded, Terminal 2 will be light, spacious and modern. The aim is to offer even more convenience: entry areas are being redesigned, and the terminal’s passenger routes will be simplified.

The summer timetable features a number of highlights. Various increases of frequencies and new destinations benefit travellers.

Bucherer opened its 26th store in the passenger zone of Zurich Airport on 3 March 2011. In particular, it offers a wide range of watches from Rolex and Carl F. Bucherer as well as selected diamond jewellery.

Even greater flexibility for flights to Barcelona, Valencia and Belgrade, to name just a few cities – or discover entirely new destinations? Thanks to the latest changes to the flight timetable.

As per December 2011, security controls at Zurich Airport will be centralised. These changes will make larger spaces available for the extension of the tax and duty-free offering.

On 1.12.2010, the six-month pilot scheme AuGreKo commenced at Zurich Airport as a joint project between Kantonspolizei Zürich and Flughafen Zürich AG.

This new line connects the airport, Glattbrugg and Wallisellen railway station with the hub of Stettbach.

Impressive animation of air traffic around the globe.

The winter timetable features an expanded route network and various frequency enhancements.

At this year's ceremony of the World Travel Awards, Zurich Airport was rated Europe's leading airport.

Traffic Figures: During August 2010 2'230'147 passengers were handled at Zurich Airport, a gain of 5.0% versus August 2009. The year to date passenger growth stands at +3.7%.

From 20 August until 26 September 2010, Zurich Airport will be promoting the latest fashion trends. During this period, Zurich Airport will host "Fashion Weeks" in the Airport Center (public area) and the Transfer & Shopping Zone A, after the boarding card check. Be inspired by the new autumn and winter collection and win attractive prizes.

From 1 June until 15 August, Zurich Airport will be promoting the latest summer products. After passing through the boarding pass control, passengers at Zurich Airport can enjoy the "Summer Fest" in Transfer & Shopping Area A.

46.3% of passengers, visitors and employees travel to Zurich Airport on public transport, according to a new survey on the modal split.

During February 2010 1’545’724 passengers were handled at Zurich Airport, a gain of 8.9% versus February 2009.

Zurich Airport is staging a promotional event on the theme of chocolate from 19 February to 5 April 2010.

Passengers travelling via Zurich are asked to contact the airline and inquire about the status of their flight.

In January 2010, a total of 1′608′453 passengers flew from, arrived at or transferred via Zurich Airport. This corresponds to an accession of 6.5 percent versus the same month last year.

In early February, the airport operator has taken in operation charging stations for mobile phones.

You can now read the latest edition of the airport magazine AIR online.

From May 2010 there will be a new addition to the wide range of shops at Zurich Airport’s Airport Shopping

On 20 and 21 January 2010, the world's largest passenger aircraft, the Airbus A380, will come to Zurich Airport for the first time.

Zurich Airport Orchestra, Matinée concert and CD launch Sunday, 29 November 2009, 10.30 a.m. Airport Shopping, Zurich Airport

For the sixth year in a row Zurich Airport has won the prestigious World Travel Award for its user-friendliness and general quality standards.

During its meeting on October 1st 2009 the administrative board of Unique (Flughafen Zürich AG) decided to replace the brand name "Unique". As from spring 2010 the operator of the airport will appear under the brand "Zürich Airport".

A culinary journey through Switzerland. Throughout autumn you can experience culinary flights of fancy before your flight even departs.

Passengers with reduced mobility (PRM) receive additional support at Zurich Airport.

A total of 1,944,087 passengers used Zurich Airport in June 2009, which is equivalent to a 1.65 percent increase versus the same month last year.

Swiss-Passengers who are travelling within the Schengen area can proceed directly to the departure gates to board their transfer flight.

Check-in 2 has been operated without the use of barriers, so that passengers have free access to the check-in desks.