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Zurich to U.S. early a.m. flight

I have a 6:55 a.m. flight from Zurich to the U.S. Since I should be at the airport at around 4:00 a.m., I'm thinking of a late train from Lucerne to the Zurich airport which means I'll be there at 00:30. Any suggestions for activities in and around the airport during those early hours? Larry


Larry
Winthrop 1/16/12

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1/16/12 8:28 PM
Jeff

Bend, OR United States
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If it were me, I would get a hotel near the airport rather than spend the night at the airport.


1/16/12 8:40 PM
Larry

Elk Grove, CA USA
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As you have discovered, there is no early train from Lucerne to the Zurich Flughafen (airport stop) to you there in time to check in for your flight. A hotel near the airport with a shuttle is highly recommended for that early hour.

If no other choice with to arrive the night before, check out www.sleepinginairports.com. This website has great information about sleeping in airports.


1/17/12 6:11 AM
Lola

Seattle, WA
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There is a Radisson Blu hotel IN the airport. Upscale and pricy, but when we were there they offered good deals on weekends.


1/17/12 7:51 AM
Susan

Atlanta, Ga USA
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Using Priceline we got the Renaissance (a Marriott property) for $80 per night. We have stayed there several times-very nice with a pool and a 5 minute tram ride to the airport-tram stop in front of hotel.