With effect from 1 August 2011, attractive new excess baggage rates will apply for all SWISS flights all over the world. The rates will be charged separately for one outbound and one return flight.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
Contact Swiss WorldCargo
Swiss WorldCargo Export Offices
Telefon: +41 44 564 54 54
E-Mail: cargo.export.zurich@swiss.com
