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Zurich Airport is located around 5km north of the city center. It is managed by Unique Airport and is the largest gateway for passengers flying into Switzerland. During 2008, the airport saw a complete renovation of the terminal building and docking system. Get to and from the city with Car Hire Zurich Airport.

There has been a terrace built and a new docking station to replace the old finger docking structure. These upgrades will allow more passengers through the complex with faster transit times. There has been an underground electric train system linking the two terminals together. As the terminals are now linked meaning passengers can mix in the main hall. Let Car Hire Zurich Airport show you the way.

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Terminals at Zurich Airport

There are now two terminals at Zurich Airport. One caters for arrivals and the other is for departures. They are now linked by an underground train to carry passengers to the main terminal building. There are car parking facilities surrounding the airport and everything is highly modern and light inside.

Getting to Zurich Airport

Zurich is located partially in Kloten, Rumlang and Oberglatt. The airport is only around 5km from the city center. If you are traveling from the east towards the airport you need to use the E60/1 motorway from Uzwil. You will pass Elgg, Wangi and Seuzach before reaching your destination. Head in the right direction with Car Hire Zurich Airport.

If traveling from the north at Kleinandelfingen you will have to use the 4 motorway which will pass through Winterthur.

If traveling from the west in Baden, you need to use the 4 motorway which heads towards the city at Dietikon whereby you need to take the 1 ring-road towards Kloten.

Parking at Zurich Airport

There are 8,600 parking spaces at the airport over eight separate parking lots. Payment is taken at the ticket machines located at the entrances. There are disabled spaces as well covered ones in the multi-story car park. There are security guards manning the lots as well as having CCTV cameras.

Facilities at Zurich Airport

There are many bars at the airport in the city, one of which is called the AlpenRock House. It has bands and sells international beers and lagers.

There is a duty free shops called the DutiFrie Shop which sells magazines, newspapers from around the world, perfume, books, sweets and soft drinks.

There is the AirportCafe which sells hot and cold drinks such as coffee or iced tea. They also sell muffins, panninis and sandwiches.

There are currency exchange desks in arrivals and departures as well as many ATM machines. There are a row of public payphones in each lounge too.

What's Close to Zurich Airport?

Zurich has some very interesting sights, it is the largest city in Switzerland but not the capital so it makes up for having spectacular buildings and interesting museums.

There is the old Romanesque church called Grossmunster on Zwinliplatz. It dates from the 16th centruy and was where the people's priest, Huldrych Zwingli was appointed.

The main Swiss art museum called Kunsthaus which houses exhibitions from Fuseli and sculptures from Giacometti.

Zurich is home to the biggest techno rave open air complex in Europe. It is held in August and parties all night near to the Utoquai River and Hafen Enge. Book your Car Hire Zurich Airport today for a great holiday experience.

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