Zurich Airport: Covid Testing Availability And Facilities

Zurich Airport in Switzerland has opened multiple COVID-19 testing facilities due to travel regulations and increasing test requirements. The airport has been operating the Checkport/Ender Diagnostics test centre in Terminal 2, as well as the Terminal 1 testing facility. The Checkport/Ender Diagnostics test centre offers both rapid antigen tests and PCR saliva tests. The airport is also offering rapid antigen tests in the Marhaba Lounge on the third floor of the Airside Centre. In addition, a pre-departure PCR testing centre has opened at Zurich Airport, offering self-test kits on-site with no assistance required by medical personnel.

Zurich Airport has two Covid-19 testing centres

The pre-departure testing facility in Terminal 2 offers self-test kits that use saliva samples instead of nasal swabs. The test costs 195 Swiss francs (€180), and the result is available within five hours. This facility is open daily from 6 am to 8 pm and does not require appointments. The Airport Medical Centre also offers Covid-19 testing, with rapid antigen tests available for those who register online. PCR tests are also available, with results provided within 48 hours via email.

Testing is available for transfer passengers

Zurich Airport has opened two new Covid-19 testing facilities to meet the increasing demand for tests due to travel regulations. Testing is available for transfer passengers at the SWISS Business Lounge D in the Non-Schengen Departure Area. This testing facility is only open on Sundays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Transfer passengers travelling from outside Switzerland to China Mainland can obtain the necessary tests during their transfer at Zurich Airport, given that they have a minimum connecting time of eight hours.

The Checkport/Ender Diagnostics test centre in Terminal 2 offers both rapid antigen tests and PCR saliva tests. The rapid antigen test costs $108, and the result is available within 15 minutes. The PCR test costs 195 Swiss francs (€180), and the result is available within five hours. The test centre is open every day from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm and does not require an appointment.

The other testing facility is an airside test lounge that offers rapid antigen tests for asymptomatic passengers. This test costs $86, and the result is available within 15 minutes. The lounge is open every day from 5:00 am to 8:00 pm.

In addition to card and cash payments, passengers have the option to pay online in advance. Testing data is transmitted to SwissAnalysis AG, and data with Checkport is erased after completion.

Testing costs and payment methods

Zurich Airport offers PCR testing at Corona Test Center II Diamisanto, Terminal 1 (public area on arrival 1). The PCR test costs 336 Swiss francs, with the test result available in a maximum of one hour. If you need the result within five hours, the test costs 236 Swiss francs.

There are several other COVID test providers at the airport, including Ender Diagnostics and Checkport, which operates several COVID test centres. Checkport's "Platinum" service, with results available in a maximum of 45 minutes, costs 299 Swiss francs.

Rapid antigen tests are also offered at the airport, with results available within 15-30 minutes on-site, including written confirmation. The rapid test costs 80 Swiss francs.

Payment is accepted on-site by card or cash. Testing on request is not covered by health insurance.

Testing hours and location

Zurich Airport has opened two new Covid-19 testing facilities to meet the increasing demand for tests due to travel regulations. The airport now offers testing at the following locations and hours:

Terminal 1 Testing Facility

This testing facility is operated by Wotchout and is located in Zurich Airport's Terminal 1. It offers rapid antigen tests for asymptomatic passengers from 5 am to 8 pm every week. The testing charge is $86, and results are available within 15 minutes.

Checkport/Ender Diagnostics Test Centre

The Checkport/Ender Diagnostics test centre is located in Terminal 2 and offers both rapid antigen tests and PCR saliva tests. The cost of the rapid antigen test is $108, and results are available within 15 minutes. The PCR test result will be emailed within 48 hours, and a separate consultation is required for a travel certificate.

Marhaba Lounge, Airside Centre

The Marhaba Lounge on the third floor of the Airside Centre is being used as a temporary test location. It is managed by ground handler dnata in cooperation with test partner Viselio. The lounge focuses on providing rapid antigen testing to passengers on a full short-haul flight within an hour.

SWISS Business Lounge D, Non-Schengen Departure Area

This testing centre is specifically for transfer passengers travelling from outside Switzerland to China Mainland with a minimum connecting time of eight hours. It is open on Sundays from 10 am to 2 pm.

Airport Medical Center

The Airport Medical Center also performs COVID-19 testing. The test result will be sent by email within 48 hours for PCR tests and within 15-30 minutes on-site for rapid tests. The cost of the PCR test is CHF 200, and the rapid test is CHF 80.

It is recommended that locally departing passengers without a connecting flight in Zurich obtain their tests at any certified test centre in Switzerland.

Testing methods and results

Zurich Airport in Switzerland has two Covid-19 testing facilities. One is located in Terminal 1 and is operated by Wotchout, and the other is an airside test lounge. The testing centre in Terminal 1 offers rapid antigen tests for asymptomatic passengers from 5 am to 8 pm every week. The testing charge is $86, and passengers receive their results within 15 minutes as a printout and an email. The test involves a nasal swab.

The airside test lounge operates daily from 7:30 am to 6 pm. This lounge offers rapid antigen testing to passengers on a full short-haul flight within an hour. The cost of this test is $108, and the result is available within 15 minutes.

In addition to the above, Zurich Airport also operates the Checkport/Ender Diagnostics test centre in Terminal 2. This centre offers both rapid antigen tests and PCR saliva tests. The rapid antigen test costs $108, and the result is available within 15 minutes. The PCR test costs 195 Swiss francs (€180), and the result is available within five hours. This centre is open daily from 6 am to 8 pm and does not require an appointment.

The Covid-Testung Airport Medical Center also performs COVID-19 testing, offering rapid antigen tests and PCR tests. The rapid antigen test costs 80 CHF, and the result is available within 15-30 minutes. The PCR test costs 200 CHF, and the result is available within 48 hours.

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