Swiss baggage allowance fees

Swiss Baggage

All information about Swiss baggage allowance and fees in one page!

To see paid Swiss baggage allowance and fees please look below.

Information about free Swiss baggage limits:

Airlines Name Free Cabin baggage limits Free Checked baggage limits
Swiss

Economy Class – 1x max 8 kg/Business Class – 2x max 8 kg/2x max First Class – 8 kg

Classic & Flex 1x max 23kg/Business 2x max 32kg

 

To know more about Swiss baggage allowance and fees: https://www.swiss.com/ch/EN/prepare/baggage

Updated March 31, 2016

More detailed information about Swiss baggage allowance and fees below:

Your hand luggage must be stored in the overhead locker or under the seat in front. Please observe the maximum permitted dimensions and weight for hand baggage.

Please note that the rules are implemented consistently when boarding. Hand baggage that is too big or too heavy will be taken at the gate and carried as checked baggage, for which there is a charge. These charges are considerably higher at the gate, and can only be paid by Maestro or credit card.

Further information on the overview of charges for checked baggage

A foldable garment bag with the maximum dimensions of 57 x 54 x 15 cm can also be accepted as hand baggage.

Baggage limits on European routes:

On our European routes, you can adjust the baggage limits to your requirements. In Economy Class, you can choose between our unbeatably low-priced hand baggage rate, Classic and Flex, which include one item of baggage and lots of other extras.

An item of baggage must not exceed 158 cm in size (width + height + depth).Classic & Flex 1x max 23kg/Business 2x max 32kg

Any items of baggage that are bigger or heavier will be transported as excess baggage. If the number of items of free baggage is exceeded, there will be a charge for every additional item of baggage. SWISS does not accept any items of baggage weighing more than 32 kg.

Additional information on excess baggag

Baggage limits on intercontinental flights:

On intercontinental flights, the tickets for all classes include at least 1 item of baggage. The information in the table applies per person on all SWISS flights.An item of baggage must not exceed 158 cm in size (width + height + depth).1 x max.23 kg Total weight max. 23 kg  SWISS Business 2 x max.32 kg Total weight max. 64 kg SWISS First 3 x max.32 kg Total weight max. 96 kg

Any items of baggage that are bigger or heavier will be transported as excess baggage. If the number of items of free baggage is exceeded, there will be a charge for every additional item of baggage. SWISS does not accept any items of baggage weighing more than 32 kg.

Additional information on excess baggage

Other Route: 

Route Free baggage SWISS
From or to West Africa,East and Central Africa 2 x 23 kg
Travels commencing in Brazil 2 x 23 kg
Between South Africa and USA/Canada 2 x 23 kg
Flights commencing in India to the USA 2 x 23 kg
Flights commencing in the USA to India 2 x 23 kg
Between India and Canada 2 x 23 kg
Between USA/Canada/Mexico and Afghanistan, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen 2 x 23 kg
Flights commencing in Canada to Serbia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, Iraq, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka 2 x 23 kg
From or to Japan 2 x 23 kg

 

 

Transporting sports equipment:

Swiss will be happy to transport your sports equipment subject to no extra charge, provided that you do not exceed your baggage allowance. You will only be charged extra fees if you want to transport more items of luggage than those included in your allowance or if your luggage is heavier than the standard allowance.

Special rates for sports equipment:

The tariffs for sports equipment apply for flights operated by SWISS. Connecting flights within 24 hours are considered as a single route. Return flights need to be paid for separately in the local currency at the departure airport.

The amounts in the table are for reference purposes: in CHF for Switzerland, in Euros for all European countries without Switzerland, in USD for all countries outside Europe, in CAD for Canada.

Sports equipment Content European flights Intercontinental flights
Archery equipment 1 bow and arrow set packed in a stable protective container CHF 60
EUR 50
USD 70
CAD 70
CHF 120
EUR 100
USD 150
CAD 150
Badminton equipment 1 set of rackets and balls packed in 1 bag CHF 60
EUR 50
USD 70
CAD 70
CHF 120
EUR 100
USD 150
CAD 150
Bicycle 1 normal bicycle,
(no engine-powered bikes /
no e-bike) or
1 child-carrying trailer for bicycles or 1 unicycle
CHF 60
EUR 50
USD 70
CAD 70
CHF 120
EUR 100
USD 150
CAD 150
Boogieboard / Bodyboard / Wakeboard 1 board CHF 60
EUR 50
USD 70
CAD 70
CHF 120
EUR 100
USD 150
CAD 150
Bowling equipment 1 bowling bag,
1 bowling ball,
1 pair of shoes
CHF 60
EUR 50
USD 70
CAD 70
CHF 120
EUR 100
USD 150
CAD 150
Canoe/Kayak 1 canoe or 1 kayak
(no engine),
1 set of paddles
CHF 120
EUR 100
USD 150
CAD 150
Table Cell
Diving equipment 1 diving mask,
snorkel,
pair of flippers,
wetsuit,
buoyancy compensator,
regulator,
1 empty diving cylinder,
1 lamp (Battery packed separately in hand luggage and secured against short circuit)
CHF 60
EUR 50
USD 70
CAD 70
CHF 120
EUR 100
USD 150
CAD 150
Fishing equipment 1 fishing rod,
1 bag,
1 equipment box or 1 basket
CHF 60
EUR 50
USD 70
CAD 70
CHF 120
EUR 100
USD 150
CAD 150
Golf equipment 1 golf bag.
Contains 1 set of golf clubs,
golf balls and tees,
1 pair of golf shoes
CHF 60
EUR 50
USD 70
CAD 70
CHF 120
EUR 100
USD 150
CAD 150
Hang gliding equipment 1 set of hang gliding equipment packed in 1 container CHF 120
EUR 100
USD150
CAD150
CHF 240
EUR 200
USD 300
CAD 300
Ice hockey equipment 1 hockey bag,
hockey sticks,
1 pair of skates,
protectors,
1 helmet
CHF 60
EUR 50
USD 70
CAD 70
CHF 120
EUR 100
USD 150
CAD 150
Inline skates 1 pair of inline skates,1 set of joint protection pads (knee,elbow,etc.),1 helmet CHF 60
EUR 50
USD 70
CAD 70
CHF 120
EUR 100
USD 150
CAD 150
Javelins 1 set of javelins packed in a container CHF 60
EUR 50
USD 70
CAD 70
CHF 120
EUR 100
USD 150
CAD 150
Kite surfboard 1 kite,
1 board
CHF 60
EUR 50
USD 70
CAD 70
CHF 120
EUR 100
USD 150
CAD 150
Long board 1 board (more than2m) CHF 120
EUR 100
USD150
CAD150
CHF 240
EUR 200
USD 300
CAD 300
Mountaineering, hillwalking and nordic walking equipment 1 rucksack,
1 ice pick,
1 pair of crampons,
1 pair of sticks
CHF 60
EUR 50
USD 70
CAD 70
CHF 120
EUR 100
USD 150
CAD 150
Parachute equipment Parachute equipment packed in a container CHF 60
EUR 50
USD 70
CAD 70
CHF 120
EUR 100
USD 150
CAD 150
Pole vault equipment 1 set of vaulting poles packed in a container CHF 120
EUR 100
USD 150
CAD 150
CHF 240
EUR 200
USD 300
CAD 300
Riding equipment 1 saddle,
1 harness,
1 whip,
1 pair of riding boots,
1 riding cushion,
1 set of polo sticks
CHF 120
EUR 100
USD 150
CAD 150
CHF 240
EUR 200
USD 300
CAD 300
Rubber dinghy 1 rubber dinghy
(no engine),
1 set of paddles
CHF 120
EUR 100
USD 150
CAD 150
CHF 240
EUR 200
USD 300
CAD 300
Skateboard 1 board,
1 set of joint protection pads
(knee, elbow, etc.),
1 helmet
CHF 60
EUR 50
USD 70
CAD 70
CHF 120
EUR 100
USD 150
CAD 150
Ski equipment Pair of skis,
1 pair of ski poles,
1 pair of ski boots ,
(also in a separate bag)
1 helmet
Free transport of first equipment per passenger3

CHF 60
EUR 50
USD 70
CAD 70

Free transport of first equipment per passenger3

CHF 120
EUR 100
USD 150
CAD 150

Snowboard equipment 1 snowboard,
1 pair of snowboarding boots,
(also in a separate bag)
1 helmet
Free transport of first equipment per passenger3

CHF 60
EUR 50
USD 70
CAD 70

Free transport of first equipment per passenger3

CHF 120
EUR 100
USD 150
CAD 150

Sporting and hunting firearms and ammunition Special regulations apply to sporting and hunting firearms. A few countries impose an additional security charge CHF 60
EUR 50
USD 70
CAD 70
CHF 120
EUR 100
USD 150
CAD 150
Squash equipment 1 set of rackets and balls packed
in 1 bag
CHF 60
EUR 50
USD 70
CAD 70
CHF 120
EUR 100
USD 150
CAD 150
Surfboard 1 surf board (up to 2m long) CHF 60
EUR 50
USD 70
CAD 70
CHF 120
EUR 100
USD 150
CAD 150
Tandem 1 tandem with a max. of 2 seats (no engine-powered bikes
/no e-bikes)
CHF 120
EUR 100
USD 150
CAD 150
CHF 240
EUR 200
USD 300
CAD 300
Tennis equipment 1 set of rackets and balls packed in 1 bag CHF 60
EUR 50
USD 70
CAD 70
CHF 120
EUR 100
USD 150
CAD 150
Water skiing equipment 1 pair of water ski or
1 pair of slalom water ski
CHF 60
EUR 50
USD 70
CAD 70
CHF 120
EUR 100
USD 150
CAD 150
Waveboard 1 board,
1 set of body protection (knee, arms, etc.),
1 helmet
CHF 60
EUR 50
USD 70
CAD 70
CHF 120
EUR 100
USD 150
CAD 150
Windsurfing equipment 1 board,
1 sail,
1 outrigger,
1 mast,
1 bag of accessories
CHF 120
EUR 100
USD 150
CAD 150
CHF 240
EUR 200
USD 300
CAD 300