What does it cost to visit an observation deck at Zurich Airport? At Zurich International Airport ZRH you can go plane spotting from the observation deck on a top floor of the airport building. Experience one of the biggest airplanes circulating this world from nearby, such as the Airbus A380 or the comfy 787 Dreamliner. Or spot some of the tiny private jets parked nearby the tarmac. Maybe you can even spot a celebrity or one of the officials of FIFA, with their headquarters in Zurich? The observation deck is definitely worth a visit, especially with children. Those big airplanes must look even bigger to them, than they do to us adults. For the little adventurers there is also a little playground at observation deck B available, if watching planes and airport workers becomes too boring after a short while.
Find here below the information on admission prices for access to the public observation deck B at Zurich Airport. It is generally only advisable to visit if you love plane watching, or are departing from/arriving to the Airport. Please keep in mind that you are accessing an airport internal area, you will need pass through a security check as you would when boarding a flight. Check out my Zurich Travel Guide for so many tips on what to see, eat and do in Zurich and at Lake Zurich.
Where you can find the observation deck at Zurich Airport
The general observation deck B at Zurich Airport is located in the public area of the Airport. The observation Deck E is currently not accessible, and can be only reached by bus within the airport areal. Observation Deck B is situated nearby Check-in 2, just a mere 5 minute walk from the Zurich Airport Train Station and shopping area of the airport. On Site, just follow the signs towards the “observation deck”, which is located on Level 2 of the Airport. For visual support, you can check out the interactive map provided by the airport on their website, here: flughafen-zuerich.ch/en/passengers/practical/guidance/interactive-map Other than that, there are so many service personnel around the airport, just ask one of them for directions if you feel lost.
Admission Prices for Zurich Airport observation deck B
Adults 5 CHF
Teens (10-16 y) 2 CHF
Children until the age of 10 Free of charge
Block of 10 tickets for adults (valid 1 year) 40 CHF
Block of 10 tickets for Teens (valid 1 year) 16 CHF
Annual ticket, adults (transferable) 60 CHF
Free of charge for passengers flying via Zurich Airport – on the day of departure / day of arrival only as well as holders of an disability insurance (DI) certificate
