Switzerland: airport fees and taxes
This is the country index for Switzerland: 1 airport and 3 passenger charges currently tracked. The airport pages contain the payment instructions, source links and dated change logs.
Airports covered
How charges are paid
Payment methods differ by charge. Across the records for Switzerland, the published methods include:
- Inside the ticket
Charge comparison
Zurich Airport (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.
| Charge | Amount | Who pays | How paid | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger charge | CHF 18.20 (transfer CHF 7.00) | Departing passengers | Inside the ticket | In force |
| Passenger security charge | CHF 11.30 (transfer CHF 6.10) | Departing passengers | Inside the ticket | In force |
| PRM charge | CHF 0.90 | Departing commercial passengers | Inside the ticket | In force |
Last checked 19 October 2026. Open the complete airport record, payment guidance and sources.