ontariogirl Posted October 3, 2016 #1 Share Posted October 3, 2016 OK all you savvy travellers, I need some help. Is there anyone who is familiar with the Zurich International Airport? We are flying Swiss Air into Zurich from Montreal and connecting to another Swiss Air flight to Florence. I would like to know what is involved in terms of distance to get from the international flight area to the domestic flight area as husband has some issues that make walking long distances difficult, especially if time is an issue. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitburgBoy Posted October 3, 2016 #2 Share Posted October 3, 2016 We recently flew into Zurich and it is a very compact airport. Only 2 levels and is easy to get around.Should be no problemo. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ine Posted October 4, 2016 #3 Share Posted October 4, 2016 (edited) Get in contact with Swiss or your travel agent. Ask for (free) wheelchair transportation between gates. In general this needs to be done at the latest48 hours before. Edited October 4, 2016 by Ine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartanexile81 Posted October 4, 2016 #4 Share Posted October 4, 2016 If you post this on TripAdvisor on the Zurich forum I'm sure you'll get excellent advice from locals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globaliser Posted October 4, 2016 #5 Share Posted October 4, 2016 I would like to know what is involved in terms of distance to get from the international flight area to the domestic flight area ...One thing that may help to avoid confusion as you ask about this is that the flight from Zurich to Florence is most definitely not a domestic flight, as Switzerland and Italy are still two separate countries. If you start talking about domestic flights from Zurich, you could be mistaken for asking about flights within Switzerland. So it's better not to use that term. However, one thing that you should find is that because both Switzerland and Italy are now within the Schengen common travel area (aka Schengenland), you will cross the common immigration border at Zurich so that is where your passports will be checked and stamped, and they should not need to be checked again at Florence. I would second Ine's advice, and that should deal with all of your potential issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotswold Eagle Posted October 8, 2016 #6 Share Posted October 8, 2016 We recently flew into Zurich and it is a very compact airport. Only 2 levels and is easy to get around.Should be no problemo. Sent fsrom my iPad using Forums Did your flight arrive on a pier directly connected to the main terminal area? Some international flights arrive at a separate terminal (E) and passengers have to get a people mover to the main area. I would imagine Swiss has first dibs on the dual purpose Schengen/non-Schengen pier (B/D) in which case your description sounds right - but best for OP to check and ask for assistance if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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