ZRH · Zurich · Terminal Pier A
Lufthansa Check-in at Zurich Airport
Lufthansa departs from Terminal Pier A at Zurich Airport. Online check-in opens 23h before departure.
Lufthansa check-in rules at ZRH
Step-by-step at Zurich Airport
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Check in online
Open the Lufthansa app or website 23 hours before departure. Save the boarding pass to your phone wallet.
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Arrive at Terminal Pier A
Lufthansa flights at ZRH depart only from Terminal Pier A. Allow 90 minutes from arrival to gate.
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Drop off bags at Check-in 1, Pier A side
Bag-drop 2 hours before departure, closes 45 minutes before departure. Self-service kiosks available.
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Clear security
Submit your wait time on the airport page above to help others. Standard liquids rule: 100 ml in a single transparent bag.
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Walk to gate Pier A gates 11–28
Allow 5–10 minutes from security to your gate. Boarding starts 30 minutes before departure; gate closes 15 minutes before.
Boarding Lufthansa at ZRH
Terminal Pier A notes
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Typical gates
Lufthansa flights typically depart from gates Pier A gates 11–28.
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Walk time
Expect 5–10 minutes from security to the furthest gate.
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Eat & shop
Pier A has Sprüngli (chocolatier), Confiserie Bachmann, and Migros Take Away. Reasonably priced for a Swiss airport.
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Lounges
SWISS Senator Lounge (Star Alliance Gold) at A. Lufthansa-branded lounges only at FRA/MUC; Star Alliance access at SWISS lounge.
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Family / accessibility
Family fast-track at Check-in 1. Stroller drop at gate. ZRH has a children's play area near Pier B, accessible Schengen and non-Schengen.
Known issues at ZRH with Lufthansa
Many ZRH 'Lufthansa' flights are operated by SWISS
Problem: On the FRA/MUC routes especially, Lufthansa codeshares with SWISS — your boarding pass may show LH but the operating carrier is SWISS (LX).
Solution: Check 'Operated by' on your booking. If LX, use SWISS online check-in (swiss.com) — Lufthansa.com may not work.
Pier A only handles Schengen
Problem: Lufthansa Schengen flights use Pier A; Star Alliance non-Schengen long-haul (e.g. Lufthansa from FRA) departs from Pier D — different security and border control.
Solution: Check pier on flight monitors after security. Pier D requires non-Schengen border control (~10 min added).
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