Swiss Airlines Baggage Policy

Swiss Air checked Baggage Policy provides clear guidelines based on ticket type and cabin class, ensuring a smooth journey from packing to arrival. For detailed information on Swiss baggage policy, fees, size restrictions, and any other inquiries, check the Swiss Airlines Baggage Policy.

Swiss Airlines encourages and recommends travelers to plan in advance, as booking your baggage online at swiss.com offers significantly lower baggage fees than making changes at check-in time. 

Swiss Airlines Baggage Policy - Swiss Carry On Luggage Allowance 

Swiss carryon policy is designed to accommodate your travel needs comfortably.

Swiss Airlines carry on size - Inches and Weight Restrictions

Personal Item: 15.7 x 11.8 x 3.9 inches (40 x 30 x 10 cm)
Standard Carry-On: 21.6 x 15.7 x 9 inches (55 x 40 x 23 cm) and 17.6 pounds (8 kg)

Swiss CarryOn Policy- Lap Infant

Traveling with an infant?

• Lap infants are charged approximately 10% of an adult fare.
• Certified car seats and baby food are allowed.
• Strollers are not permitted on board.
• Baby bassinets and special baby food (suitable for up to 24 months) are offered on all long-haul flights and should be requested upon booking.

Swiss Baggage Policy -Stroller Gate Check in

• For a 10% ticket fee, an infant has a checked allowance of 1 piece of luggage weighing up to 50 pounds (23 kg) plus a folding stroller.
• Smaller collapsible strollers may be taken to the gate; just ask at check-in.
• All other strollers must be checked as baggage.

Swiss Air Checked Baggage Allowance

European Routes

Intercontinental Routes

Swiss Airlines Baggage Allowances - Specific Routes

Economy class passengers enjoy higher Swiss air checked baggage limits (2 pieces at 50 pounds (23 kg)) on specific routes. Travel smart and take advantage of these allowances.

Additional/Excess Baggage Fees - Overweight and Oversized Baggage Fees

Swiss Air Fees- for Flights from/ to Japan

Charges for an Additional Baggage

Tariffs for Flights from/ to Japan - Additional Baggage Item

Discounted Rates

Economy passengers on some intercontinental routes can purchase an additional item of baggage (23 kg, circumference 158 cm) at a lower rate at check-in or when booking. Make the most of these discounted rates.

Increased Baggage Allowance for Frequent Flyers

For Swiss Air loyal passengers flying Classic, Flex, and Business Fares (not applicable to Light Fares) on SWISS-operated flights, Swiss Air offer higher baggage limits based on your status:

• HON Circle, Senator, STAR Gold: +1 baggage item of 50 pounds (23 kg) in economy class, +1 baggage item of 70 pounds (32 kg) in business and first class, and +1 set of golf equipment.
• Frequent Traveller: +1 baggage item of 50 pounds (23 kg) in economy class.
• SWISS Golf Traveller: 1 set of golf equipment.

Exclusions and Waivers

Remember, the baggage allowances and fees of the first carrier on interline flights or the first marketing carrier on codeshare flights will apply to all subsequent flights in your itinerary.

Swiss Air Baggage Policy- Prepay for Baggage

Ready to save on baggage fees? Prepay for your luggage by logging in to your booking on the "Manage my bookings" section of the official Swiss Airlines website and add baggage up to an hour before scheduled departure.