Where you can drop someone off, pick someone up, wait or meet at Zürich Airport, according to the official sources. Each spot lists only the verified actions; anything missing is unknown.
Picking someone up
Picking someone up
Where someone can get in, where you can wait or meet inside, and when short-stay parking is needed.
Curbside lane Arrival
Park and come inside
Where
Curbside lane Arrival (right by the terminal)
Picking upPermittedYou may stop briefly in the Arrival lane to pick someone up at the arrivals hall, but passing through arrival zones 1 and 2 is always charged: there is a rate for up to 5, up to 15 and up to 30 minutes, then you pay per minute. More than two entries within two hours costs a surcharge plus a per-minute charge.
Dropping someone off
Dropping someone off
Where someone can get out quickly, and where you park if you want to come inside.
Curbside lane Departure
Kiss & Ride
Where
Curbside lane Departure (right by the terminal)
Dropping offPermitted · at most 5 minutesFree within 5 minutes.The first five minutes are free; after that you pay per minute. For longer stays use P1 for Check-in 1, P2 for Check-in 2 and P3 for Check-in 3.
This is a selection of verified information. Check the official sources for additional and current conditions.
Zurich Airport - Dropping off passengersChecked on September 15, 2026 · Official external websitewww.flughafen-zuerich.ch/en/passengers/practical/parking-and-transport/dropping-off
Zurich Airport - Picking up passengersChecked on September 15, 2026 · Official external websitewww.flughafen-zuerich.ch/en/passengers/practical/parking-and-transport/picking-up