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With Swiss International Air Lines, it’s all about planning ahead with your baggage, as fees are significantly cheaper to book online at swiss.com rather than amending your booking at check-in.
1 personal item: FREE
Economy and Premium Economy: 1 FREE standard carry-on bag
Business and First: 2 FREE standard carry-on bags
Size and Weight Restrictions
Lap Infant Carry-on Policy
Stroller Gate Check Policy
All baggage must not exceed 62 linear inches (158 cm) width + height + depth.
Economy class passengers benefit from higher checked baggage limits (2 pieces at 50 pounds (23 kg)) on the following routes where each piece must not exceed a total size (width + height + depth) of 62 inches (158 cm):
Baggage rates apply for 1 route only, and return flight fees are payable at the departure airport in local currency.
| Zones | Overweight or Oversized (>24 kg/32 kg or >158 cm) | Overweight and Oversized (>24 kg/32 kg and >158 cm) |
| Within Switzerland | $46 | $93 |
| Europe | $57 | $114 |
| The Levant and North Africa | $86 | $173 |
| Short-haul Intercontinental | $115 | $230 |
| Medium-haul Intercontinental | $138 | $276 |
| Long-haul Intercontinental | $173 | $346 |
| Within the FREE Baggage Allowance | Rate |
| Oversize (circumference more than 158 cm) | $300 |
| Very Heavy (24 to 32 kg) | $150 |
| Very Heavy and Oversize (24 to 32 kg, circumference more than 158 cm) | $450 |
Individual baggage pieces must not exceed 70 pounds (32 kg). Heavier baggage will need to be checked as cargo.
When traveling on an Economy Light Fare, you can upgrade to include a piece of checked baggage — the price depends on when/where you update your booking:
| Sales Location | Within Switzerland | Europe | Intercontinental (Canada/U.S.) | Intercontinental |
| On swiss.com | $20 | $30 | $70 | $70 |
| At Check-in | $60 | $60 | $70 | $105 |
| Zones | Economy Max. 23 kg and max. 158 cm on swiss.com | First/Business Max. 23 kg and max. 158 cm at the check-in counter | Economy Max. 23 kg and max. 158 cm at the check-in counter | Overweight or oversized (>24 kg or >158 cm) | Overweight and oversized (>24 kg and >158 cm) |
| Within Switzerland | $64 | $80 | $80 | $126 | $172 |
| Europe | $73 | $92 | $92 | $149 | $206 |
| The Levant and North Africa | $92 | $115 | $115 | $201 | $287 |
| Short-haul Intercontinental | $138 | $172 | $172 | $287 | $402 |
| Medium-haul Intercontinental | $184 | $230 | $230 | $368 | $506 |
| Long-haul Intercontinental | $230 | $287 | $287 | $460 | $633 |
| Additional Baggage Item | Check-in |
| Standard (max. 23 kg, circumference less than 158 cm) | $200 |
| Oversized (circumference more than 158 cm) | $500 |
| Very Heavy (24 to 32 kg) | $350 |
| Very Heavy and Oversized (24 to 32 kg, circumference more than 158 cm) | $650 |
Economy passengers on some intercontinental routes can purchase an additional item of baggage (23 kg, circumference 158 cm) at a lower rate at check-in or when booking.
| Routes | swiss.com | Check-in |
| Between U.S./Canada/Mexico/Central America and Worldwide | ₣85 €80 $85 CA$85 | ₣100 €90 $100 CA$100 |
| Between U.S. and Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan | ₣85 €80 $85 | ₣100 €90 $100 |
On all SWISS-operated flights for Classic, Flex, and Business Fares (not applicable to Light Fares), passengers with the following status have a higher baggage limit:
| Status | Status |
| HON Circle Senator STAR Gold | + 1 baggage item of 50 pounds (23 kg) in economy class + 1 baggage item of 70 pounds (32 kg) in business and first class + 1 set of golf equipment |
| Frequent Traveller | + 1 baggage item of 50 pounds (23 kg) in economy class |
| SWISS Golf Traveller | 1 set of golf equipment |
| Status | To/From/Via U.S, Canada | Other Destinations |
| HON Circle Senator STAR Gold | +1 bag 50 pounds (23 kg) in economy class +1 bag 70 pounds (32 kg) in business and first class | + 1 piece of luggage 50 pounds (23 kg) in economy class + 1 bag with 70 pounds (32 kg) in business and first class + 1 golf equipment |
| Frequent Traveller | +1 bag 50 pounds (23 kg) in economy class | + 1 piece of luggage 50 pounds (23 kg) in economy class |
| SWISS Golf Traveller | +1 golf equipment | + 1 golf equipment |
The baggage allowances and fees of the first carrier on interline flights or the first marketing carrier on codeshare flights will apply to all subsequent flights in the itinerary.
Swiss International Airlines allows passengers the ability to prepay for luggage online or via the call center.
Here are the ways you can prepay:
You can redeem Capital One miles for 1 cent each as a statement credit for previous travel purchases (within 90 days) using one of the following cards:
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10 comments
Jim Nicolas
January 10, 2020
I am flying from Chicago to Johannesburg on economy class, and I want to know what the allowance of luggage and also on carry on bags is. Also does Swiss Air allow passengers to bring a battery park in the carry on bag a battery pack to charge my Ipod, cellphone, and ear pieces?
Thank you for your assistance
Jim Nicolas
Stephen Au
January 10, 2020
Jim,
We are not Swiss Air Lines, so please contact them directly to confirm.
You’ll get 1 checked bag up to 23kg, 1 carry-on item restricted to the dimensions of 55 x 40 x 23 cm (8 kg in weight as well).
As a rule of thumb, you can bring power banks in carry on bags, but not checked bags.
Remember to confirm all this information with Swiss Air over the phone.
Chey
February 25, 2020
I’m flying from LAX to Dubai. How much can I pack? One part says 1 checked bag at 23kg the other says 2 checked bag at 23kg.
Please guide me in the correct direction.
Catherine Luther
February 26, 2020
Hi Chey,
Flights from the U.S. to the United Arab Emirates would have an allowance of 2 x 23 kg. If your ticket says otherwise, then you should contact the airline to confirm.
Dessie
July 07, 2020
What about a computer bag? Can I carry it on too?
Jarrod West
July 08, 2020
Hi Dessie,
Yes, you can bring a computer bag on your flight.
Safe travels!
Craita Isbi
August 20, 2021
I need to take a second 23kg bag. How much will I pay?
Jarrod West
August 23, 2021
Hi Craita,
Where will you be flying to and from?
HSD
October 17, 2021
I am flying from BHX to San Fran and got a flexible economy ticket.
What is my bag allowance and what would be the cost for a second 23kg bag?
Jarrod West
October 19, 2021
Hi HSD,
The charge for an additional bag on this route should be $138. Safe travels!
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