Connecting in Zurich [ZRH]
#661
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What usually annoys me the most (even though I seldom arrive in E) is the re-packaging of any liquid in carry-on baggage. I really don't know why they do that in the first place (and there really is no need to put the old liquid bag neatly folded into the new one), but that seems to be what makes waiting at E transit security a pain. Better not take any duty free liquids with you, as that will significantly increase the processing speed after an unclean arrival.
#662
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Join Date: Jan 2004
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I have a USA-ZRH-LON connection coming up. Both flights LX metal. Would I need to reclear transit security? Connection is 50 mins, so somewhat tight. Also, does LX provide ramp transfers for F pax in such cases? Thanks.
#663
Join Date: May 2009
Location: SIN (with a bit of ZRH sprinkled in)
Posts: 9,442
There is no Non-Schengen clean connection between those areas.
You can either go via Schengen (follow signs "A Gates") BUT that will require you to immigrate into Schengen (Not really an issue with a CH/EU/EFTA passport, other passport owners might get questions - if you're allowed to enter Schengen - why you're transiting this way (Since the official path is E->D direct, with security at either end)
Anyway, both the double immigration way via A, or the direct way with extra security should not take longer than 15 minutes. 50min are doable in ZRH, but obviously not much lounge time (or none at all) - LX doesn't offer a direct ramp transfer (only for GVA flights) so you will be best off walking directly towards the D gates upon arrival ..
#665
Join Date: May 2017
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Hi everyone, I have been looking through the thread but I have seen a similar flight to mine, ARN-ZUR-HKG-HAN. And from ZUR-HKG, I have 40 mins layover, but I would be a bit more confident that I could make it there, since I won't go through much hassle of passport control because I flight from a Schengen country.
But what I'm really concern is on my way back from ZUR-ARN, I only have 40 mins from my arrival from HKG, and from what I've read it would be at E, and since I flight back from a non-schengen country, I will have to go through passport control, and what is more of a problem is that I don't hold EU passport (I only have residence permit).
Anyone thinks that this is doable?
But what I'm really concern is on my way back from ZUR-ARN, I only have 40 mins from my arrival from HKG, and from what I've read it would be at E, and since I flight back from a non-schengen country, I will have to go through passport control, and what is more of a problem is that I don't hold EU passport (I only have residence permit).
Anyone thinks that this is doable?
Last edited by linhphd; May 3, 2017 at 12:41 pm
#667
Join Date: Sep 2013
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Book the earlier one. If you misconnect, they'll put you on the other one anyway.
#668
Join Date: May 2009
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I agree that your advise is correct generally. However, there are a few days a year where you can bet that the evening flight is fully booked too, and you might have trouble when you're just standby onto it..
#669
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: SFO
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Thanks!
LX is allowing me to book the (earlier) connection, so I will do that and rely on Swiss punctuality to get me through
LX is allowing me to book the (earlier) connection, so I will do that and rely on Swiss punctuality to get me through
Unless it's during high season when all flights to Moscow will be packed.
I agree that your advise is correct generally. However, there are a few days a year where you can bet that the evening flight is fully booked too, and you might have trouble when you're just standby onto it..
I agree that your advise is correct generally. However, there are a few days a year where you can bet that the evening flight is fully booked too, and you might have trouble when you're just standby onto it..
#670
Join Date: Sep 2010
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And considering that your arrival delay would be more than 3 hours in case you'll miss the flight, you would even be entitled to compensation, as far as I understand the rules. As long as you don't need to be in Moscow at the earlier time, I would go for it.
#671
Join Date: May 2009
Location: SIN (with a bit of ZRH sprinkled in)
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Well, you really should take into consideration that you'll be flying in from LHR - I think I have never had an on-time arrival from there, but anyway - if you miss your connection, it's LX' problem, not yours.
And considering that your arrival delay would be more than 3 hours in case you'll miss the flight, you would even be entitled to compensation, as far as I understand the rules. As long as you don't need to be in Moscow at the earlier time, I would go for it.
And considering that your arrival delay would be more than 3 hours in case you'll miss the flight, you would even be entitled to compensation, as far as I understand the rules. As long as you don't need to be in Moscow at the earlier time, I would go for it.
#672
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Join Date: Aug 2010
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I'm planning our Easter 2018 trip and we need miles from UA to re-qualify *G, wonder if this itinerary is doable:
Leaving CPH at 07.45 (SK metal), arrive at ZRH at 9.40
Leaving ZRH at 10.35 on UA metal to IAD
Connecting time 55 minutes - should I chance it or should I look into other connections? From what I can see the MCT at ZRH is 40 minutes, so I assume the connection is legal.
Thanks a lot in advance!
Leaving CPH at 07.45 (SK metal), arrive at ZRH at 9.40
Leaving ZRH at 10.35 on UA metal to IAD
Connecting time 55 minutes - should I chance it or should I look into other connections? From what I can see the MCT at ZRH is 40 minutes, so I assume the connection is legal.
Thanks a lot in advance!
#673
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: ZRH/SFO
Programs: A3*G - AZ CFP- HH DIA
Posts: 3,666
I'm planning our Easter 2018 trip and we need miles from UA to re-qualify *G, wonder if this itinerary is doable:
Leaving CPH at 07.45 (SK metal), arrive at ZRH at 9.40
Leaving ZRH at 10.35 on UA metal to IAD
Connecting time 55 minutes - should I chance it or should I look into other connections? From what I can see the MCT at ZRH is 40 minutes, so I assume the connection is legal.
Thanks a lot in advance!
Leaving CPH at 07.45 (SK metal), arrive at ZRH at 9.40
Leaving ZRH at 10.35 on UA metal to IAD
Connecting time 55 minutes - should I chance it or should I look into other connections? From what I can see the MCT at ZRH is 40 minutes, so I assume the connection is legal.
Thanks a lot in advance!
#674
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Eurozone
Programs: LH SEN, HH Gold
Posts: 3,002
I'm planning our Easter 2018 trip and we need miles from UA to re-qualify *G, wonder if this itinerary is doable:
Leaving CPH at 07.45 (SK metal), arrive at ZRH at 9.40
Leaving ZRH at 10.35 on UA metal to IAD
Connecting time 55 minutes - should I chance it or should I look into other connections? From what I can see the MCT at ZRH is 40 minutes, so I assume the connection is legal.
Thanks a lot in advance!
Leaving CPH at 07.45 (SK metal), arrive at ZRH at 9.40
Leaving ZRH at 10.35 on UA metal to IAD
Connecting time 55 minutes - should I chance it or should I look into other connections? From what I can see the MCT at ZRH is 40 minutes, so I assume the connection is legal.
Thanks a lot in advance!
#675
Join Date: May 2009
Location: SIN (with a bit of ZRH sprinkled in)
Posts: 9,442
Schengen immigration. Has nothing to do with EU. Some EU members are part of Schengen some are not. Some Non EU members are part of Schengen. (like Switzerland)
A flight from LHR gets the same immigration treatment as one from NYC. One from MAD is "domestic" since both Spain and Switzerland are Schengen members.