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 |
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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 |
Free transport of first equipment per passenger3
CHF 120 |
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 |
Free transport of first equipment per passenger3
CHF 120 |
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 |