The excess baggage rates apply for SWISS flights all over the world. The rates will be charged separately for one outbound and one return flight. For journeys involving other airlines, see our information about interline journeys at the bottom of the page.
General rates apply for baggage taken in addition to the baggage allowance. The rates are to be paid in local currency at the airport before departure.
Additional baggage items weighing max. 23kg / 50lbs for tickets issued on/after 15 January 2013
| Baggage item / dimensions |
Price European flight* |
Price Intercontinental flight* |
Additional item of baggage -
max. 158cm extent |
CHF 90
EUR 75 |
CHF 180
EUR 150
USD 200
CAD 200 |
| Additional item of baggage oversized - over 158cm extent |
CHF 210
EUR 175 |
CHF 420
EUR 350
USD 500
CAD 500 |
*Rates charged separately for outbound and return flight.
Additional baggage items weighing max. 23kg / 50lbs for tickets issued until 14 January 2013
| Baggage item / dimensions |
Price European flight* |
Price Intercontinental flight* |
Additional item of baggage -
max. 158cm extent |
CHF 90
EUR 70 |
CHF 225
EUR 150
USD 200
CAD 200 |
| Additional item of baggage oversized - over 158cm extent |
CHF 150
EUR 100 |
CHF 450
EUR 300
USD 400
CAD 400 |
*Rates charged separately for outbound and return flight.
Additional baggage items weighing 24-32kg / 50-70lbs for tickets issued on/after 15 January 2013
| Baggage item / dimensions |
Price European flight* |
Price Intercontinental flight* |
| Extra item of baggage heavy - max. 158cm extent |
CHF 150
EUR 125 |
CHF 300
EUR 250
USD 350
CAD 350 |
| Extra item of baggage heavy and oversized - over 158cm extent |
CHF 270
EUR 225 |
CHF 540
EUR 450
USD 650
CAD 650 |
*Rates charged separately for outbound and return flight.
Additional baggage items weighing 24-32kg / 50-70lbs for tickets issued until 14 January 2013
| Baggage item / dimensions |
Price European flight* |
Price Intercontinental flight* |
| Extra item of baggage heavy - max. 158cm extent |
CHF 150
EUR 100 |
CHF 450
EUR 300
USD 400
CAD 400 |
| Extra item of baggage heavy and oversized - over 158cm extent |
CHF 300
EUR 200 |
CHF 550
EUR 400
USD 550
CAD 550 |
*Rates charged separately for outbound and return flight.
We offer reduced rates in SWISS Economy between certain routes for a second item of baggage weighing 23kg /50lbs.
| Routes |
Price Intercontinental flight* |
| Between: Europe*, Egypt, Israel, Oman – USA, Canada or Mexico |
CHF 90
EUR 75
USD 100
CAD 100 |
| Between: United Kingdom – Canada |
CAD 70
EUR 50 |
*excluding Turkey
The reduced rate only applies for the 2nd checked bag.
Miles & More members with the status Frequent Traveller and higher and STAR Gold members can enjoy the benefit of an increased baggage allowance. In such a case, the reduced rate is obsolete and the normal SWISS excess baggage rate applies for any additionally checked bag.
We offer attractive rates for SWISS passengers whose checked baggage exceeds the baggage allowance either in weight and/or dimensions.
Economy passengers for tickets issued on/after 15 January 2013
| Variation |
Price European flight* |
Price Intercontinental flight* |
| Oversized - over 158 cm |
CHF 120
EUR 100 |
CHF 240
EUR 200
USD 300
CAD 300 |
| Heavy (24-32kg /50-70lbs) |
CHF 60
EUR 50 |
CHF 120
EUR 100
USD 150
CAD 150 |
| Heavy and oversized (24-32kg / 50-70lbs and over 158cm extent) |
CHF 180
EUR 150 |
CHF 360
EUR 300
USD 450
CAD 450 |
Economy passengers for tickets issued until 14 January 2013
| Variation |
Price European flight* |
Price Intercontinental flight* |
| Oversized - over 158 cm |
CHF 70
EUR 50 |
CHF 150
EUR 100
USD 150
CAD 150 |
| Heavy (24-32kg /50-70lbs) |
CHF 70
EUR 50 |
CHF 150
EUR 100
USD 150
CAD 150 |
| Heavy and oversized (24-32kg / 50-70lbs and over 158cm extent) |
CHF 150
EUR 100 |
CHF 300
EUR 200
USD 300
USD 300 |
Business & First passengers for tickets issued on/after 15 January 2013
| Variation |
Price European flight* |
Price Intercontinental flight* |
| Oversized - over 158 cm extent |
CHF 120
EUR 100 |
CHF 240
EUR 200
USD 300
CAD 300 |
Business & First passengers for tickets issued until 14 January 2013
| Variation |
Price European flight* |
Price Intercontinental flight* |
| Oversized - over 158 cm extent |
CHF 70
EUR 50 |
CHF 150
EUR 100
USD 150
CAD 150 |
Further information on excess baggage and rates
- The rates are charged per route, with connecting flights that depart within the following 24 hours counting as one route.
- Rates are charged separately four outbound and return flight
- References for payable amount are as following:
- Switzerland: amount listed in CHF as reference
- Europe (excluding Switzerland) amount listed in EUR as reference
- Outside Europe: amount listed in USD as reference
- Canada: amount listed in CAD as reference
- The standard weight for an additional item of baggage is also 23kg / 50lbs for SWISS First and SWISS Business.
- 158cm extent = length + width + height
- Items of baggage weighing more than 32kg / 70lbs will not be processed at the counter.
- There are specific definitions for weight and size categories (see tables). There are no tolerances.
- The acceptance of checked luggage without pre-advice is limited to 4 pieces in excess (exceeding the Free Baggage Allowance) in the same booking file key irrespective of the class.
- If you bring more than 4 pieces in excess in the same booking file, it is necessary to pre-advise our service centre.
- Please check in your excess baggage at least 20 minutes before the latest check-in time.
Interline Journeys
For tickets including flights with other airlines than SWISS, the following rule applies according to the IATA resolution 302:
As a general rule the above free baggage allowances apply when SWISS operates the geographically longest or most significant stretch of the journey. Should this most significant stretch of the route be operated by another airline, its baggage provisions (allowance and charges) may also apply on SWISS flights or to SWISS flight numbers. Also, the free baggage allowance may change if you interrupt your trip or if you’re holding separate tickets for one journey. Your applicable free baggage allowance is shown on your electronic ticket
Exception for tickets, where the origin or destination (furthest point) is in the USA: Pursuant to the new customer protection law by the US Department of Transportation, on itineraries involving multiple carriers, the baggage allowances and fees of the of the first carrier on interline flights or the first marketing carrier on codeshare flights will apply to all subsequent flights in the itinerary.
Please refer to your e-ticket or contact a SWISS representative for further details.
Sending excess baggage as freight
If you do not necessarily have to have your excess baggage on the same aircraft with you, we recommend the favourable rates offered by Swiss WorldCargo.
You are responsible for the formalities and costs (customs and handling on arrival) associated with the transportation.
