The baggage rules for tickets issued on or after August 1st 2011 have been revised and simplified. The piece concept applies worldwide on all flights carried out by SWISS.
Number of baggage items per person included per booking class:
| SWISS Economy |
SWISS Business |
SWISS First |
| 1 x max. 23kg / 50lbs |
2 x max. 32kg / 70lbs
Total weight max. 64kg /140lbs |
3 x max. 32kg / 70lbs
Total weight max. 96kg / 210lbs |
Small children under 2 years of age have an allowance of 1 x max. 23kg / 50lbs plus a folding buggy in all classes.
Increased baggage allowance on various routes
The number of items of baggage, and in some cases the weight limit, may be higher on some routes for SWISS Economy passengers.
| From / to |
Baggage limit SWISS Economy |
- West Africa
- East/Central Africa
- Japan
|
2 x 23kg / 50lbs (instead of 1 x 23kg) |
| Star Round-The-World tariffs |
2 x 23kg / 50lbs (instead of 1 x 23kg) |
| Flights commencing in Brazil |
2 x 32kg / 70lbs (instead of 1 x 23kg) |
| Between: South Africa – USA, Canada or Mexico* |
2 x 23kg / 50lbs (instead of 1 x 23kg) |
| Between: India, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Turkey – USA, Canada or Mexico** |
2 x 23kg / 50lbs (instead of 1 x 23kg) |
*Applies for tickets issued after January 3rd 2012
**Applies for tickets issued on / after March 1st 2012 on flights operated by a Lufthansa Group member
Increased baggage allowance on various routes
Miles & More members with the status Frequent Traveller or higher, Star Alliance Gold members and SWISS Golf Travellers can enjoy the benefits of an increased baggage allowance on all flights.
| Status |
From/to/via USA, Canada |
Other destinations |
|
|
+ (plus) 1 baggage item of 23kg / 50lbs ( in Economy) or + 1 item of 32kg / 70lbs (in Business and First) |
+ (plus) 1 baggage item of 23kg / 50lbs ( in Economy) or + 1 item of 32kg / 70lbs (in Business and First)
+ (plus) 1 set of golf equipment |
| Frequent Traveller |
+ 1 (plus) baggage item of 23kg / 50lbs in SWISS Economy |
+ (plus) 1 baggage item of 23kg / 50lbs in SWISS Economy |
| SWISS Golf Traveller |
+1 (plus) set of golf equipment |
| Miles & More members |
no additional baggage allowance |
Excess baggage
If your baggage exceeds the baggage allowance in the tables either by quantity, weight or mass ( length + width + height more than 158 cm), then it will be classed as Excess baggage. The Excess baggage rates will apply.
Hand Baggage
In addition to your checked baggage, you can also carry hand baggage in the cabin. You will find the current definitions under Hand baggage.
Note on combined trips and flights
Please observe the information on your ticket/s. The baggage allowances on your flights may differ if:
- You have several tickets for one journey
- You interrupt your trip
As a general rule these 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 regulations may also apply on SWISS flights or to SWISS flight numbers.
Please note the free baggage allowance shown on your airline ticket or passenger receipt (e.g. 1PC = 1 baggage item).
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
| 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 |
| Additional item of baggage oversized - over 158cm extent |
CHF 150 EUR 100 |
CHF 450 EUR 300 USD 400 |
*Rates charged separately for outbound and return flight.
Additional baggage items weighing 24-32kg / 50-70lbs
| 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 |
| Extra item of baggage heavy and oversized - over 158cm extent |
CHF 300 EUR 200 |
CHF 550 EUR 400 USD 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 – USA, Canada or Mexico |
CHF 70 EUR 50 USD 70 CAD 70 |
| Between: India – USA, Canada or Mexico |
USD 70 CAD 70 |
Between: Middle East* – USA, Canada or Mexico (*Egypt, Israel, Oman, United Arab Emirates) |
USD 70 CAD 70 |
| Between: South Africa – USA, Canada or Mexico |
USD 70 CAD 70 |
*Rates charged separately for outbound and return flight.
We offer attractive rates for SWISS passengers whose checked baggage exceeds the baggage allowance either in weight and/or dimensions.
Economy passengers
| Variation |
Price European flight* |
Price Intercontinental flight* |
| Oversized - over 158 cm |
CHF 70 EUR 50 |
CHF 150 EUR 100 USD 150 |
| Heavy (24-32kg /50-70lbs) |
CHF 70 EUR 50 |
CHF 150 EUR 100 USD 150 |
| Heavy and oversized (24-32kg / 50-70lbs and over 158cm extent) |
CHF 150 EUR 100 |
CHF 300 EUR 200 USD 300 |
*Rates charged separately for outbound and return flight.
Business & First passengers
| Variation |
Price European flight* |
Price Intercontinental flight* |
| Oversized - over 158 cm extent |
CHF 70 EUR 50 |
CHF 150 EUR 100 USD 150 |
*Rates charged separately for outbound and return flight.
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.
- The rates are to be paid in local currency at the airport before departure.
- 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.
- If you intend to take more than 4 items of baggage (5 for SWISS First) with you, please inform the SWISS Service Center of this at least 48 hours before departure.
- Please check in your excess baggage at least 20 minutes before the latest check-in time.
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.