Airport Transfers
Private airport transportation from Zürich Airport (ZRH) to hotels and addresses in Zurich, Winterthur, Lucerne, Bern and the Swiss ski regions.
Pre-booked private transportation takes you directly from Zürich Airport to your hotel, resort or vacation rental.
After immigration, baggage claim and customs, continue outside the terminal to the meeting area named in your confirmation. Your vehicle is reserved only for the passengers on your reservation: unlike a shared shuttle, it makes no extra hotel stops for other travelers, and the price is per vehicle, not per person.
We arrange airport transportation in Zurich for travelers heading to hotels around Zürich HB and the Old Town, business addresses in Oerlikon and Kloten, and onward trips to Winterthur, Lucerne, Bern and the ski regions of Graubünden and the Bernese Oberland.
Our Zurich airport transfers start in the public arrivals area, where your driver waits with a name sign in the Arrival 1 or Arrival 2 hall, depending on your flight. Your flight is tracked, so the pickup follows the actual landing time rather than the schedule.
Vehicles range from sedans for business travelers to vans for families and ski groups, and every Zurich airport transfer goes door to door to your hotel, apartment or office. Heading beyond the city, to Lucerne, the ski resorts or an address across the border in Germany or Austria? Enter the address in the booking form: when a vehicle is available for that route, the price shows before you pay; if it does not, contact us before you fly.
Our Zurich airport shuttle is a private van for your party only, leaving as soon as you are through arrivals instead of waiting to fill seats. It has room for suitcases, skis and snowboards, which suits families, groups and winter travelers heading to the mountains.
From private sedans to group vans. One fixed price per vehicle, whatever your party size.
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Private Sedan
1 to 4 passengers
Private, non-stop transfer. All taxes included.
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Luxury SUV
Up to 6 passengers
Comfortable VIP SUV with premium features.
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Private Van
Up to 8 passengers
Ideal for families and groups with luggage.
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Group Van
Up to 16 passengers
Our largest vehicle. Room for up to 16 passengers and their luggage.
Zürich Airport (ZRH) is in Kloten, just north of Zurich, and is Switzerland's largest airport and the hub of SWISS. All passengers check in and arrive in one landside building, while flights use Dock A for Schengen flights, Dock B for Schengen and non-Schengen flights, and Dock E for non-Schengen flights, reached by the Skymetro underground train.
If you arrive from outside the Schengen area, you go through passport control; flights from Schengen countries have no passport check. After collecting your bags and passing customs, you come out into the Arrival 1 or Arrival 2 hall, with the railway station directly below the building.
Zurich uses Central European Time (UTC+1) and switches to summer time (UTC+2) from late March to late October.
Entry rules. Switzerland is in the Schengen area, so flights from outside Schengen go through passport control. Non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026; the planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation.
Swiss franc. The currency is the Swiss franc (CHF), not the euro, so plan to pay in francs or by card.
Winter in the Alps. Snow is common in the Alps from late autumn to spring. For a ski trip, give the full resort address and tell us about skis or snowboards when you book.
Arrival 1 or Arrival 2. Arrivals come out into two separate halls. Add your flight number to the booking so your driver waits in the right one.
Terminal, immigration and customs details for Zürich Airport
1
Immigration, baggage claim, then customs. Representatives can't enter those areas.
2
At the meeting point in your confirmation. Check the company name before getting in.
3
No other stops, no other passengers.
At ZRH
Meet in arrivals
Pre-booked drivers wait in the public arrivals area of the Airport Centre with a name sign. Check whether your flight arrives at Arrival 1 or Arrival 2 and share it with your driver.
Don't accept a ride from someone claiming to know your booking.
Check the company name and reservation details before getting in.
One-way arrival
ZRH Hotel
From the airport to your hotel, resort or rental.
One-way departure
Hotel ZRH
From where you're staying back to Zürich Airport.
Round trip
ZRH Hotel
Both journeys on one reservation. Give both flights, the return pickup address and the passengers for each. Staying at more than one hotel? Give the full itinerary.
Transportation can also be booked from your hotel, resort or vacation rental to Zürich Airport. Your pickup time covers the drive plus check-in, security and border procedures, and your airline's instructions come first. Give the correct departure time and terminal when you book.
2 h
before a domestic flight
3 h
before an international flight
We monitor the arrival of the flight on your reservation, but can't find you on a different one. Tell customer service if any of these change:
About one checked suitcase and one carry-on each; the right vehicle depends on the total volume. Tell us about golf clubs, surfboards, bikes, strollers or extra bags.
Request them when booking, with the child's age and size. Availability and any fee are confirmed on your reservation.
Give the wheelchair's size, weight and whether it folds, so a suitable vehicle is assigned.
Ask for authorization before booking and tell us about the animal and its carrier.
Entry rules
Switzerland is in the Schengen area, so non-EU and non-EFTA travelers are registered in the EES at passport control on arrival from outside Schengen.
Station below
Zurich Airport's railway station is directly under the Airport Centre, so you can reach the trains without going outside.
Swiss franc
The currency is the Swiss franc (CHF), not the euro.
Time zone
Zurich uses Central European Time (UTC+1) and switches to summer time (UTC+2) from late March to late October.
Traveling with a large group, planning a destination wedding, or organizing transportation for a corporate retreat or conference? We offer larger vehicles and multi-vehicle coordination for groups of any size, including multiple pickup points and scheduled transfers timed around your event. Contact us with your group size and itinerary and we'll put together transportation that keeps everyone moving together.
“Absolutely fantastic service! My driver was early, courteous, and the car was immaculate.”
Sarah L. · March 2026
“The ride was comfortable and quick. Quality service that's well worth it.”
James H. · February 2026
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William C. · February 2026
“Booking was simple and the price was clear. No surprises at the airport. Highly recommended.”
María G. · January 2026
24 h
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with a full refund. Later cancellations aren't refundable.
Changes
Contact us to change the flight, hotel or pickup time. Deadlines are in the reservation policies.
No-shows
Waiting time, no-shows and extra stops follow the reservation policies you accept at checkout.
Book your transfer online in a few minutes using the form above. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible to modify your pickup details or cancel your reservation, response times and any applicable fees depend on how close to your pickup date the change is requested.
Your driver waits in the public arrivals area with a name sign, in the Arrival 1 or Arrival 2 hall depending on your flight. Add your flight number when you book so the driver knows which hall to go to.
Zürich Airport is in Kloten, about 9 km north of central Zurich. A private transfer takes you door to door to your hotel or address in the city.
Yes. Enter your hotel's address in the booking form, whether it is near Zürich HB, in the Old Town or by the lake, and choose a vehicle for your party and luggage.
Yes for Oerlikon and Kloten: business hotels and offices there are close to the airport, and we drive door to door. Winterthur lies a little farther northeast; enter the address in the booking form: when a vehicle is available for that route, the price shows before you pay; if it does not, contact us before you fly.
Many travelers continue from Zurich to Lucerne or Bern. Enter the address in the booking form: when a vehicle is available for that route, the price shows before you pay; if it does not, contact us before you fly.
Ski resorts are a long trip from Zurich, and winter weather matters on mountain roads. Enter the address in the booking form: when a vehicle is available for that route, the price shows before you pay; if it does not, contact us before you fly.
Cross-border trips depend on the vehicles and drivers available for that route. Enter the address in the booking form: when a vehicle is available for that route, the price shows before you pay; if it does not, contact us before you fly.
Yes. Give the full street address, the building or company name and any entry details, so your driver goes straight to the right door.
Book with your flight number and your driver is timed to your actual landing, whatever the hour. A private transfer is handy when trains run less often late at night.
You can find taxis at the arrivals halls, but booking ahead means a driver is already waiting with your name and the vehicle fits your group and luggage, including ski gear.
We monitor the flight on your reservation, so a delay moves your pickup. If your flight number, date or airline changes, or the flight is cancelled, tell customer service so we can update the booking.
Yes. Book a pickup from your hotel or address to Zürich Airport, as a one-way departure or as part of a round trip, and give your flight time when you book.
Switzerland is in the Schengen area, so flights from outside Schengen go through passport control, while Schengen flights have no passport check. Non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026; the planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation.
No. Airport Transportation is a private transfer service that books rides from ZRH; we are not the airport or its operator. For terminals, airlines and other ways to get around, see our Zürich Airport page.
We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.
Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.
Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.
Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.
Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.
Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.
Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.
Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.
You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.
PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.
Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.
During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.
Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.
No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.
Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.
Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.
Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.
All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.
We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.
Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.
Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.
Choose the vehicle for your party and luggage, add your flight, and review the full reservation before you pay.
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