Covid test in ZRH (Zurich) airport caveat
Aug 28, 2021, 7:26 am
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Covid test in ZRH (Zurich) airport caveat
There are several sites in the airport where one can be tested, some caveats:
(1)in the check-in 2 on the first level (landside) the site requires NO advance registration, they charge 80 SFR for a RAPID ANTIGEN test which includes “certified” results, usually within 15-20 minutes (via email).
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(2)in the Raddison Hotel (attached to the airport) on the 7th floor with advance registration they charge 55 SFR, BUT if you want certified results the extra fee is 19 SFR.
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(1)in the check-in 2 on the first level (landside) the site requires NO advance registration, they charge 80 SFR for a RAPID ANTIGEN test which includes “certified” results, usually within 15-20 minutes (via email).
VS
(2)in the Raddison Hotel (attached to the airport) on the 7th floor with advance registration they charge 55 SFR, BUT if you want certified results the extra fee is 19 SFR.
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Aug 28, 2021, 2:35 pm
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I've been looking at this as I have a flight next week and need the antigen test to fly to the UK and then US. It looks like the testing center at Terminal 2 is probably the best deal. There is another test center at Terminal 1, they're cheaper at 70chf, but charge 25 for the travel certificate, so are more expensive than Terminal 2. Tests for the antigen test are 'free' if you have Swiss health insurance. But you still have to pay the 18chf for the international travel test certificate. Hopefully that stays the case for me after 1. Sept.
Aug 28, 2021, 8:20 pm
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I've been looking at this as I have a flight next week and need the antigen test to fly to the UK and then US. It looks like the testing center at Terminal 2 is probably the best deal. There is another test center at Terminal 1, they're cheaper at 70chf, but charge 25 for the travel certificate, so are more expensive than Terminal 2. Tests for the antigen test are 'free' if you have Swiss health insurance. But you still have to pay the 18chf for the international travel test certificate. Hopefully that stays the case for me after 1. Sept.
Last edited by nrr; Aug 28, 2021 at 10:45 pm
Oct 27, 2021, 7:40 am
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For those returning to the USA, my hotel introduced me to this testing location. It's an old articulated bus that has been converted into a covid test location. Located near Schiffbau tram station or a short walk from Zürich Hardbrücke. No appointment needed, just walk up, scan the QR code and fill out your information on the site.
https://www.covid-test.ch/
Only 25 CHF for a rapid antigen test including certificate. Very non-invasive nose swab. I got my certificate email about 20 minutes after the test. Hours are 10:00-20:00 everyday except Friday and Saturday when they run till 24:00. Was accepted just fine at ZRH for my flight home.
https://www.covid-test.ch/
Only 25 CHF for a rapid antigen test including certificate. Very non-invasive nose swab. I got my certificate email about 20 minutes after the test. Hours are 10:00-20:00 everyday except Friday and Saturday when they run till 24:00. Was accepted just fine at ZRH for my flight home.
Last edited by Pochama; Oct 27, 2021 at 8:00 am
Oct 27, 2021, 3:42 pm
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For those returning to the USA, my hotel introduced me to this testing location. It's an old articulated bus that has been converted into a covid test location. Located near Schiffbau tram station or a short walk from Zürich Hardbrücke. No appointment needed, just walk up, scan the QR code and fill out your information on the site.
https://www.covid-test.ch/
Only 25 CHF for a rapid antigen test including certificate. Very non-invasive nose swab. I got my certificate email about 20 minutes after the test. Hours are 10:00-20:00 everyday except Friday and Saturday when they run till 24:00. Was accepted just fine at ZRH for my flight home.
https://www.covid-test.ch/
Only 25 CHF for a rapid antigen test including certificate. Very non-invasive nose swab. I got my certificate email about 20 minutes after the test. Hours are 10:00-20:00 everyday except Friday and Saturday when they run till 24:00. Was accepted just fine at ZRH for my flight home.
Oct 28, 2021, 12:00 am
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For those returning to the USA, my hotel introduced me to this testing location. It's an old articulated bus that has been converted into a covid test location. Located near Schiffbau tram station or a short walk from Zürich Hardbrücke. No appointment needed, just walk up, scan the QR code and fill out your information on the site.
https://www.covid-test.ch/
Only 25 CHF for a rapid antigen test including certificate. Very non-invasive nose swab. I got my certificate email about 20 minutes after the test. Hours are 10:00-20:00 everyday except Friday and Saturday when they run till 24:00. Was accepted just fine at ZRH for my flight home.
https://www.covid-test.ch/
Only 25 CHF for a rapid antigen test including certificate. Very non-invasive nose swab. I got my certificate email about 20 minutes after the test. Hours are 10:00-20:00 everyday except Friday and Saturday when they run till 24:00. Was accepted just fine at ZRH for my flight home.
On the web page for the link, under the Rapid Antigen test they note (translated):
Free of charge for once vaccinated persons as well as children and adolescents under 16 years of age.
Is the test free for this group, or does that only apply to Swiss residents/citizens?
Last edited by nrr; Oct 28, 2021 at 3:30 am
Jun 2, 2022, 7:25 pm
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For those returning to the USA, my hotel introduced me to this testing location. It's an old articulated bus that has been converted into a covid test location. Located near Schiffbau tram station or a short walk from Zürich Hardbrücke. No appointment needed, just walk up, scan the QR code and fill out your information on the site.
https://www.covid-test.ch/
Only 25 CHF for a rapid antigen test including certificate. Very non-invasive nose swab. I got my certificate email about 20 minutes after the test. Hours are 10:00-20:00 everyday except Friday and Saturday when they run till 24:00. Was accepted just fine at ZRH for my flight home.
https://www.covid-test.ch/
Only 25 CHF for a rapid antigen test including certificate. Very non-invasive nose swab. I got my certificate email about 20 minutes after the test. Hours are 10:00-20:00 everyday except Friday and Saturday when they run till 24:00. Was accepted just fine at ZRH for my flight home.
Jun 4, 2022, 6:58 am
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We used this on our return to the USA. It was very easy. Please note they only take credit cards. I actually went and got cash as I assumed they might only take cash, go figure. It is pretty easy, just scan the QR code when you arrive and that checks you in. You then go in the bus and they check you in and do the test. We got results in like 20 minutes, it is a legit test result with QR code etc. It was not very busy when we were there though, like nobody. If you have the Switzerland covid cert app it can be uploaded into it. I highly recommend this place.
https://www.covid-test.ch
Jun 4, 2022, 10:36 am
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Jun 4, 2022, 2:14 pm
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I used https://corona-testing.ch/en/ to make an appointment at Bahnhof Zurich-Oerlikon before returning to the U.S. last week. The total charge for a rapid antigen test and paper certificate good for international travel was 10 Swiss francs. (The charge was for the certificate. The rapid antigen test was free.)
Last edited by sushanna1; Jun 4, 2022 at 2:16 pm Reason: Additional information
Jun 4, 2022, 7:12 pm
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I used https://corona-testing.ch/en/ to make an appointment at Bahnhof Zurich-Oerlikon before returning to the U.S. last week. The total charge for a rapid antigen test and paper certificate good for international travel was 10 Swiss francs. (The charge was for the certificate. The rapid antigen test was free.)