Zurich Airport (ZRH/LSZH)
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Zurich offers a large catchment area in the centre of Europe. With the strong presence of international companies, the Greater Zurich Area is Switzerland's economic and financial centre with high demand for travel - both corporate and leisure.
New routes and frequency possibilities and why these routes would work
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Zurich hosts a variety of major, annual events including the famous Zurich Street Parade, which takes place every August. A number of music, sports and business conference events also take place on a regular basis at the city’s multifunctional Hallenstadion.
Other major reasons to serve this airport
- Important European hub with 35% connecting traffic
- Ideal gateway to Europe; efficient connections by air, train and bus
- One of the largest European cargo airports with an annual capacity of 600,000 tons
- High-efficiency airport management
- Diversified handling services
- Competitive airport fee structure
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A dedicated Aviation Marketing Team is in place at Zurich Airport to assist airlines in launching and promoting new services.
Marketing and other support
Zurich Airport selected as Best European Airport again
At this year's ceremony of the World Travel Awards, Zurich Airport was rated Europe's leading airport.
It is the eighth time that Zurich has won this award. The ceremony took place at Antalya, Turkey, on 2 September 2011.
For the eighth time in succession, Zurich Airport has received the World Travel Award for its user-friendliness and consistently high quality standards.
The criteria that won it this rating were the reach of its sales efforts in the tourist industry – i.e. communication with travel operators and travel agents – the airport's user-friendliness, and the consistently high quality of its products and services.
In its category, Zurich Airport came in ahead of eleven other airports that had been nominated, taking the "Best European Airport" award for the eighth time running.
The European airports nominated were Amsterdam, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Moscow (Domodedovo), Hamburg, London (Heathrow), Helsinki (Vantaa), Rome (Leonardo da Vinci), Lisbon, Madrid, Munich and Zurich.
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Zurich's catchment area is home to a population of around 10 million people within a radius of two hours by car. The catchment area reaches well into neighbouring parts of Germany, Austria and even France, with the German border being only 20 kilometres from the airport terminal. 30 of the largest 100 companies in Switzerland are within 30 kilometres of Zurich, 60 within 50 kilometres and 85 within 100 kilometres.
Catchment Area
- Within one hour’s drive of Zurich Airport:
- Population: 10 million people live within 2 driving hours from ZRH
- Labour force: 1.6 million within one driving hour
- Unemployment rate: 2.6%
- Companies (including small and medium enterprises): 150,000 within one driving hour
- GDP: CHF 229 billion (50% of Swiss GDP)
- Zurich is the economic capital and largest city of Switzerland.
- Half of the country’s citizens live within one hour’s drive of Zurich.
- Located in the north east of Switzerland, the catchment area extends into the neighbouring countries of France (Alsace region), Germany (Swabia region) and Austria (Vorarlberg region).
- Business:
- 30 of the 100 largest companies in Switzerland are within a 30km radius
- 60 of the 100 largest companies in Switzerland are within a 50km radius
- 85 of the 100 largest companies in Switzerland are within a 100km radius
The relation between prices and salaries shows that Zurich has the highest purchasing power amongst its benchmark competitors. High purchasing power results in higher achievable ticket prices.
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Zurich Airport’s 100,000sqm of dedicated cargo space, along with its capacity to handle as much as 700,000 tons of freight per year, positions it as one of the most comprehensive cargo hubs in the whole of Europe.
Under-served freight opportunities and other economic impact factors
The cargo infrastructure at Zurich Airport is concentrated at a single site close to the aircraft parking stands. Acceptance, delivery and transfer times are kept to a minimum at this "short-distance" airport. Our extensive range of handling facilities and services enables us to provide the appropriate handling for all types of cargo. A fully automated cargo terminal is equipped with a ULD stacking system and a warehouse for consignments. Up to 700,000 t can be handled professionally and efficiently by well-qualified staff on two levels spread over 33,000 m2. A fully automated mail center serves as a primary gateway for printed matter, letters and parcels into Switzerland. Zurich Airport has many years of experience in the coordination of cargo charter flights. All equipment needed for cargo operation can be provided at short notice if required. Zurich Airport forwards more than 400,000 t of cargo annually, equaling more than 2,000 t daily. With its central location and Switzerland's dense road network, Zurich Airport makes an ideal cargo portal for road feeder service to and from anywhere in Europe, particularly for special commodities such as pharmaceutical products, chemicals and luxury goods.
- 100,000sqm of cargo operation space
- 600,000 tons per year cargo handling capacity
- Cargo infrastructure is concentrated at a single site close to the aircraft parking stands
- Fully automated cargo terminal equipped with ULD stacking system and a warehouse for consignments.
- Cargo handling currently provided by following handling agents:
- Cargologic Ltd
- Dnata Switzerland
- Swissport Cargo service
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As one of the world’s financial capitals, more than 76,000 people are employed by the banking sector in Zurich alone, while Google’s decision to base its European Engineering Centre in the city highlights the importance of Zurich to the modern-day internet economy. In order to cater for the city’s continued growth, a project called ‘Zurich 2010’ is underway at the airport, which will see the centralisation of security checks, the extension of the Skymetro passenger train and the renovation of Dock B.
Geography
- As one of the world’s most significant financial centres, Zurich has a world class infrastructure and a well educated and multi-lingual workforce – making for an ideal business location.
- Zurich Airport’s location extends its catchment as far afield as France, Germany and Austria.
- Mercer's Quality of Linving survey ranked Zurich as one of the world's top two over the last ten years.
Infrastructure & Operations
- Airport location: 47º 27’ 30” N, 08º 32’ 53” E
- Elevation: 422m (at the airport reference point)
- Total area: 880 hectares
- Runway 16/34: 3,700 x 60m
- Runway 14/32: 3,300 x 60m
- Runway 10/28: 2,500 x 60m
- Apron area: 785,000sqm
- Runway capacity: 66 flight movements per hour
- Aircraft capacity: 100 aircraft
- Operating hours: 06.00-23.00
- Minimum connect time: 40 minutes for all flights
Important infrastructure developments and/or other news
Ready for the future: Current projects at Zurich Airport
- The ongoing projects at Zurich Airport comprise two objectives:
- Implementation of Schengen-Treaty at ZRH, including the revamping of Pier B/li>
- Centralisation of security checkpoints
The main aim of the projects is to enable Flughafen Zürich AG to implement the Schengen Agreement by providing the required passenger infrastructure. The revamping of Pier B and the centralisation of security checks will enhance quality and user-friendliness and reinforce Zurich's status as a quality airport.
Since 29 March 2009, passport controls are no longer required for passengers travelling from Zurich Airport to a destination within the Schengen area. However, since this date passengers transferring between Schengen and non-Schengen areas at Zurich Airport have to undergo a passport check.
In order to compensate for the loss in handling capacity resulting from the implementation of the Schengen Agreement, Pier B is to undergo major alterations. The new pier will have two handling levels for Schengen and non-Schengen passengers, will offer connected stands for up to nine aircraft and eight bus gates serving aircraft on open stands. The new Pier B is set to be handed over to operation at the end of 2011.
The centralisation of security controls will result in all passengers and staff being screened before they enter the "Airside Center" and hence allow passengers more time to enjoy the wide range of shops and restaurants. The construction of the security control building is also scheduled for completion at the end of 2011.
Vital statistics
Despite the volcanic eruption in Iceland in April and the severe winter weather in December with flight delays and cancellations throughout Europe, Zurich Airport achieved a new all-time record with 22.9 million passengers departing, arriving or changing planes at Zurich Airport in 2010.
The total number of passengers rose by 4.3%. O&D or local passengers (originating or departing from Zurich) increased by 7.7%, transfer passengers are slightly down by 1.4%.
The average seat load factor increased by 1.3 percentage points to 72.9%. The average number of passengers per flight rose from 98 to 100.
- 23 million passengers and 269'000 movements annually
- Important European hub with 35% connecting traffic
- Ideal gateway to Europe; efficient connections by air, train and bus
- One of the largest European cargo airports with an annual capacity of 600'000 tons
- High-efficiency airport management
- Diversified handling services
- Competitive airport fee structure
- Ranked as "second best transfer Airport in the World" by Business Traveller Award in 2011
