Increased Traffic and Higher Security at Zurich Airport During Summit on Peace

The upcoming Summit on Peace in Ukraine will take place in Switzerland over the weekend of June 15-16, 2024. With numerous state representatives expected to travel via Zurich Airport, passengers should prepare for increased traffic and additional security measures.

Impact on Zurich Airport Operations

Zurich Airport has been selected as the main hub for the arrival and departure of the delegations attending the Summit on Peace. This will add significant pressure to the already busy weekend traffic, potentially affecting the punctuality of scheduled services.

Passengers and those picking up travelers are advised to monitor the Zurich Airport website for any delays and updates. Despite the increased traffic, the journey to the airport and usual passenger processes such as check-in and security control should proceed as normal.

Security Measures and Restrictions

Due to heightened security requirements, the airport's observation decks will be closed from June 14 to 16. Public airport tours will also be suspended during this period. Additional security measures will be implemented along the airport fence to ensure the safety of all summit participants and travelers.

Adjusted Night Flight Regulations

Residents near Zurich Airport should expect an increased volume of air traffic during the summit. To accommodate the state delegations, the Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) has adjusted night flight restrictions for the nights of June 15/16 and 16/17, 2024. Delayed scheduled flights will be allowed to take off and land until 02:00 a.m. without special authorization. Additionally, FOCA will permit unlimited state aircraft flights during these nights, although only a few flights after 02:00 a.m. are anticipated.

Potential Changes in Operations

If traffic conditions require, operational concepts at Zurich Airport may be adjusted over the summit weekend. Travelers are encouraged to stay informed about any changes that might affect their travel plans.

For the latest updates and more information, please visit the Zurich Airport website.