Airport

About This Airport

Cargologic, Swissport and Dnata share the cargo ramp at Zurich Airport (ZRH/LSZH), Switzerland's largest airport and its principal air freight gateway. The site handled 440,930 tonnes of freight in 2025, up 1.1 percent year on year, with November alone accounting for 38,961 tonnes. Most of that volume travels as belly cargo aboard passenger aircraft rather than on dedicated freighters — a distinction that matters for oversized, dense or charter-only consignments. Swissport's cargo handling licence was renewed in 2025 for a further seven years, running to 2032, which gives forwarders planning certainty on ground handling arrangements. Because Switzerland sits outside the EU customs union, every import and export requires a customs declaration, and a dense cluster of forwarders, customs brokers and bonded warehouses has grown up around the airport as a result. Road feeder services link ZRH to Basel, Bern and eastern Switzerland within one to two hours by truck, and overnight to Frankfurt, Munich and Milan. Pharmaceuticals, watches, precision instruments and other high-value goods dominate Swiss air exports, so temperature-controlled and security-screened handling is widely available. Shippers needing full freighter capacity commonly route via EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse (BSL/MLH), Frankfurt (FRA) or Milan Malpensa (MXP) instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code of Zürich Airport?▼

The IATA code of Zürich Airport is ZRH. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Zürich Airport located?▼

Zürich Airport is located in Zurich, CH.

What is the ICAO code of Zürich Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Zürich Airport is LSZH. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Zürich Airport?▼

Zürich Airport is at an elevation of 432 meters (1417 ft) above sea level.