Zurich is Switzerland's main airport and a major European hub, and it is well provided with lounges in the Priority Pass network, split between its Schengen and non-Schengen areas. Knowing which lounge matches your flight saves time in a busy, well-organised airport.
The lounges at Zurich
Zurich's main Priority Pass lounges are the Aspire lounges, and there are two. The Aspire Lounge in the Airside Centre serves Schengen and international departures, in the middle of the Schengen departures area, close to gates A, B and D. The Aspire Lounge in the Midfield Terminal serves non-Schengen departures, close to the E gates. In addition, the Marhaba Lounge is available in the Priority Pass network, giving you more than one option depending on your gate and timing.
Access methods and day passes
Access at Zurich is flexible. The Aspire lounges work with Priority Pass, and if you reserve as a Priority Pass holder you will be asked to present your card along with your confirmation on arrival. Day passes to the Aspire lounges have recently been around forty-eight US dollars for a three-hour visit, with children under six free with an adult. The Marhaba Lounge has its own pricing, recently around fifty-two US dollars for three hours or around one hundred and two for six hours. Confirm which lounge matches your Schengen or non-Schengen departure before you go.
Amenities and tips
The Zurich lounges offer comfortable seating, food, drinks, and Wi-Fi in a calm, characteristically well-run Swiss environment. Because the lounges are split between the Schengen Airside Centre and the non-Schengen Midfield Terminal, match your lounge to your departure area, and note that the Midfield Terminal is reached by an underground train, so allow time. If a lounge is busy, another may suit your gate. Use the comparison below to match a membership, a card, or a day pass to your trip.