When taking sport items along on your SWISS flight we will take care of it in an easy way.
There are three different charging categories for the transport of sports equipment: Small, Medium and Large.
Fixed baggage rates apply for your sports equipment according to its weight & size.
Definition of categories
| Category |
Weight & size |
Sport Equipment with fixed categorisation |
| Small |
Up to 15kg and/or
1.40m |
Snow Equipment (max. 23kg)
Golf Equipment (max. 23kg) |
| Medium |
16kg – 30kg and/or
1.41m – 2m |
Bicycle |
| Large |
31kg – 32kg and/or
more than 2m |
Windsurf, Canoe, Kayak |
Terms
- There is always a charge for transporting sports equipment regardless of the baggage allowance on SWISS flights. Sports equipment of the category “Small” is excepted provided it does not exceed the baggage allowance. If the amount or weight of the baggage allowance is exceeded, then the normal rates for sports equipment will apply.
- Please book your sports equipment when you make your reservation (except skiing and golf baggage).
- The displayed tariffs apply for a single route. The tariff will be paid twice for a return flight. It applies for adults and children over the age of 2 years.
- SWISS advises careful and appropriate packing.
In the event of any questions please contact your local .
Sports equipment rates
| Category |
Within Europe |
Intercontinental |
| Small |
CHF 60
EUR 35
USD 50 |
CHF 110
EUR 70
USD/CAD 100 |
| Medium |
CHF 110
EUR 70
USD 100 |
CHF 220
EUR 150
USD/CAD 200 |
| Large |
CHF 220
EUR 150
USD 200 |
CHF 440
EUR 300
USD/CAD 400 |
Other Currencies
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
Exceptions on flights operated by SWISS
- 1 piece of winter sports baggage (max. 23kg) per customer can be transported free of charge. Small children under 2 years of age are excepted from this rule.
- Swiss Golf Travellers may check in 1 set of golfing equipment (max. 23 kg) free of charge
- HON and SEN Members may check in one set of golfing equipment (max. 23kg) on worldwide routes except to/from/via US/CA free of charge
A single set of equipment consists of one or more items
| Equipment |
Items |
| Diving equipment |
1 diving mask, 1 snorkel, 1 pair of flippers, 1 neoprene suit, 1 buoyancy compensator, 1 mouthpiece (regulator) |
|
Not included: lead weights, oxygen bottle (empty, valve open), diving torch (to be carried in hand baggage without batteries) |
| Angling equipment |
1 fishing rod, 1 bag, 1 equipment box or 1 basket |
| Sporting firearms |
1 sporting firearm (pistol, revolver, hunting rifle), max. 5 kg ammunition |
| Bicycle* |
1 regular bicycle without motor or 1 tandem or 1 child trolley for the bicycle |
| Surfboards |
1 surfboard or 1 kiteboard |
| Windsurfing equipment |
1 board, 1 sail, 1 pole |
| Hang glider |
1 hang glider or glider (excl. paraglider) |
| Golfing equipment |
1 golf bag, 1 set of clubs, 1 set of golf balls, 1 pair of golf shoes |
Winter sports equipment
A or B |
A: 1 helmet, 1 pair of ski boots, 1 pair of ski sticks, 1 pair of skis |
|
B: 1 snowboard, 1 pair of snowboard boots |
*Recommendation for bicycle transportation: in a hard shell container or cardboard box (available free at check-in in Switzerland, dimensions: 162 x 92 x 24 cm). Turn the handlebar by 90 degrees, set to lowest position, tie to frame. Set saddle to bottom position. Remove the front wheel and attach to frame. Deflate all the tires.
