Zurich airport fees: what you pay at ZRH
At Zurich the passenger charges are set by Flughafen Zürich AG and sit inside the ticket. From 1 October 2026 a local departing passenger pays a passenger charge of CHF 18.20, a security charge of CHF 11.30 and a PRM charge of CHF 0.90, which makes CHF 30.40, down from CHF 35. Transfer passengers pay CHF 7.00 and CHF 6.10. Children under two and transit passengers who stay on board are exempt.
Every charge at this airport
| Charge | Amount | Who pays | How it is paid | Set by | Collected by / goes to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger charge Airport charge. Valid from 1 October 2026. Children under two and transit passengers are exempt. 1,2 | CHF 18.20 (transfer CHF 7.00) | Departing passengers | Inside the ticket | Flughafen Zürich AG, under the federal airport charges ordinance | Airlines, for Flughafen Zürich | In force |
| Passenger security charge Security fee. Valid from 1 October 2026. 1,2 | CHF 11.30 (transfer CHF 6.10) | Departing passengers | Inside the ticket | Flughafen Zürich AG | Airlines, for Flughafen Zürich | In force |
| PRM charge Airport charge for assistance to passengers with reduced mobility. 1,2 | CHF 0.90 | Departing commercial passengers | Inside the ticket | Flughafen Zürich AG | Airlines, for Flughafen Zürich | In force |
Evidence summary: 2 linked sources, 3 charges confirmed in force, 0 unconfirmed. Suspended and proposed charges are not treated as payable now.
How to pay
- The airline adds the charges to your fare.
- Nothing is paid at the airport.
What this page does not cover
This page does not cover visa fees and is not legal advice. Fees change: check the date above and your ticket receipt before you travel.
Common questions
How much are the passenger fees at Zurich Airport?
From 1 October 2026 a local departing passenger pays CHF 30.40 in total: CHF 18.20 passenger charge, CHF 11.30 security charge and CHF 0.90 PRM charge.
Did Zurich airport charges go down in 2026?
Yes. The total for a local departing passenger fell from CHF 35.00 to CHF 30.40 on 1 October 2026 under an agreement with the airlines.
Do babies pay Zurich airport charges?
No. Children under two are exempt from the passenger-related charges.
Sources
- Flughafen Zürich: Gebührenreglement version 3.9, valid from 1 October 2026
- Park Sleep Fly: Flughafengebühren Zürich sinken im Oktober 2026
Change log
- : Page published. Figures checked against the sources listed.