Zurich Airport
Switzerland's largest airport and a major European hub. Zurich offers world-class private aviation facilities with Swiss precision. Gateway to the financial centre and alpine destinations.
Get an instant quoteZurich Airport (ZRH) is Switzerland’s largest airport and a major European private aviation hub, located 13km north of central Zurich. The airport handles significant private jet traffic linked to Switzerland’s banking district and family office community, with strong onward demand for Alpine ski transfers.
Two world-class FBOs operate on-airport: Jet Aviation Zurich (the company’s global headquarters, offering the full range of FBO, MRO, and completions services) and ExecuJet Zurich. The 3,700m runway accepts every business aircraft type. Operating hours run 06:00 to 23:30, slightly longer than Geneva.
Zurich is the natural choice for clients heading to Bahnhofstrasse (banking district), Bürgenstock, and Eastern Alpine resorts like St. Moritz and Davos. The airport features dedicated watch and jewellery services for clients shopping in the city. Helicopter transfers to ski resorts are run on demand throughout the December to March peak season.
- Distance
- 13km N
- Runway
- 3,700m / 12,139ft
- Operating
- 06:00 – 23:30
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Customs
- Available
- FBOs
- 2 available
Fixed Base Operators (FBOs) at ZRH
Premium ground handling and concierge services on-airport.
Jet Aviation Zurich
- Full FBO
- Completions
- MRO
- Charter
- Management
+41 44 814 33 33
ExecuJet Zurich
- VIP Handling
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Trip Support
+41 44 800 90 90
Services at Zurich Airport
What's available on-airport for arriving and departing private aviation clients.
Popular routes from ZRH
Estimated flight times and typical aircraft for the most-flown corridors.
- Flight time
- 1h 35min
- Recommended
- Challenger 350
- Flight time
- 1h 15min
- Recommended
- Phenom 300E
- Flight time
- 1h 10min
- Recommended
- Citation Latitude
- Flight time
- 3h 15min
- Recommended
- Falcon 7X
- Flight time
- 5h 30min
- Recommended
- Global 6500
- Flight time
- 8h 00min
- Recommended
- Gulfstream G650
Zurich travel information
Essential context for visitors arriving via ZRH.
Essential information
- Timezone
- CET/CEST
- Currency
- CHF (Fr.)
- Language
- German, English widely spoken
- Weather
- Continental climate with distinct seasons, cold winters ideal for skiing
Nearby attractions
- Bahnhofstrasse (banking district) – 15 minutes
- Lake Zurich – 20 minutes
- Old Town – 20 minutes
- St. Moritz (skiing) – 2 hours
- Lucerne – 45 minutes
Frequently asked questions: ZRH
Is Zurich good for business travel?
Zurich is excellent for business travel, with direct access to Switzerland's financial district and major banking institutions within 15 to 20 minutes by ground transport.
What are the night operation restrictions?
Standard hours are 06:00 to 23:30. Night operations are restricted but exceptions can be granted for emergencies or prior arrangements.
Can I access ski resorts from Zurich?
Yes. St. Moritz is 2 hours by car, Davos 1.5 hours. Helicopter transfers to major resorts are also available from Zurich for clients prioritising speed.
What makes Jet Aviation Zurich special?
Jet Aviation Zurich is the company's global headquarters, offering the full range of services including completions, MRO, and world-class FBO facilities.
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