From hand luggage and sports equipment to excess baggage
Avoid long waiting times. We suggest you find out about baggage matters before your flight so you can make the necessary preparations.

A number of regulations apply for luggage in modern aviation. SWISS is able to advise you in handling your luggage. If you are unable to find the answer to your question in our section on baggage, please do contact us directly.

I'll be taking my sports equipment with me
Sports equipment - with the exception of golf and skiing equipment - must be booked in when you book your flight. SWISS has published various categories and the corresponding tariffs.

For detailed information please refer to the chapter entitled sports baggage.

I always have my pocket knife on my key ring.
Pocket knives are covered by current international legislation for Hazardous objects. Please make sure you put your pocket knife (like many other items) in your checked luggage. Otherwise these items will be confiscated by the security personnel at the airport.

For detailed information please refer to the page entitled Dangerous goods.

Where can I find out how much luggage I can take with me?
You will find information regarding your Baggage allowance on your ticket or your e-ticket confirmation.

You will find detailed information regarding weights and dimensions in the chapter entitled Baggage allowance , and on the page entitled excess baggage for any excess baggage.

Is there a standard for hand luggage?
On all SWISS flights, the weight of an item of item of hand baggage (regardless of destination and ticket class) must not exceed 8 kg in weight and 55 x 40 x 20 cm in size.