Swiss International Air Lines Baggage Fees & Policy [2023]

Swiss International Air Lines Baggage Fees & Tips To Cover the Expenses

- Updated: January 19, 2023, 9:50pm CST|

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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.

Table of contents

Swiss International Air Lines Carry-on Allowance
Swiss International Air Lines Checked Baggage Allowance
Additional/Excess Baggage Fees
Exclusions and Waivers
Can I Prepay for Baggage?
Recommended Cards That Reimburse Your Baggage Fees

Table of Contents

Swiss International Air Lines Carry-on Allowance
Swiss International Air Lines Checked Baggage Allowance
Additional/Excess Baggage Fees
Exclusions and Waivers
Can I Prepay for Baggage?
Recommended Cards That Reimburse Your Baggage Fees

Swiss International Air Lines Carry-on Allowance

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

Personal: 15.7 x 11.8 x 3.9 inches (40 x 30 x 10 cm)
Standard: 21.6 x 15.7 x 9 inches (55 x 40 x 23 cm) and 17.6 pounds (8 kg)

Lap Infant Carry-on Policy

Lap infants will be charged approximately 10% of an adult fare. You can carry on a certified car seat and baby food but there is no specific carry-on allowance for infants. Strollers are not permitted on board. Baby bassinets and special baby food (suitable for up to 24 months) is offered on all long-haul flights and should be requested upon booking.

Stroller Gate Check Policy

With the 10% ticket fee, an infant has a checked allowance of 1 piece of luggage weighing up to 50 pounds (23 kg) plus a folding stroller. Smaller collapsible strollers are sometimes permitted to be taken up to the gate, so ask at check-in if this is possible. Otherwise, all strollers must be checked baggage.

Swiss International Air Lines Checked Baggage Allowance

All baggage must not exceed 62 linear inches (158 cm) width + height + depth.

European Routes

Light: No baggage included
Classic and Flex: 1 piece 50 pounds (23 kg)
Business: 2 pieces at 70 pounds (32 kg) each (total weight maximum 141 pounds/64 kg)

Intercontinental Routes

Light: No baggage included
Economy: 1 piece 50 pounds (23 kg)
Premium Economy: 2 pieces at 50 pounds (23 kg) each (total weight maximum 101 pounds/46 kg)
Business: 2 pieces at 70 pounds (32 kg) each (total weight maximum 141 pounds/64 kg)
First: 3 pieces at 70 pounds (32 kg) each (total weight maximum 211 pounds/96 kg)

Increased Baggage Allowances for Specific Routes

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):

Between U.S./Canada/Mexico and Afghanistan, Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen
From or to Japan
From U.S./Canada to East, West, Central Africa (without Mauritius)
From U.S./Canada to South Africa

Additional/Excess Baggage Fees

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

Tariffs for Flights From/to Japan

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

Charges for an Additional Piece of Baggage

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

Tariffs for Flights From/to Japan

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

Discounted Rates

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

Exclusions and Waivers

Increased Baggage Allowance for Frequent Flyers

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.

Can I Prepay for Baggage?

Swiss International Airlines allows passengers the ability to prepay for luggage online or via the call center.

Here are the ways you can prepay:

Log in to your booking on the Manage my bookings area of the Swiss website and add baggage up to an hour before departure
Contact the call center by calling 833-626-0737

Recommended Cards That Reimburse Your Baggage Fees

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:

To see more airline baggage fees and policies, click here.

The information regarding the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card, Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card, and Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card was independently collected by Upgraded Points and not provided nor reviewed by the issuer.

Frequently asked questions

Does Swiss Airlines charge for baggage?

Swiss Airlines charges for baggage if you’ve booked an Economy Light Fare which doesn’t include any checked baggage allowance. This can be purchased online and will cost $20 if you’re flying within Switzerland and $30 for flights within Europe. It can be purchased at check-in for $60 (within Switzerland or Europe).

What is Swiss Air's baggage allowance?

All fare types apart from Economy Light receive free baggage allowance within their ticket. For Economy, Classic, or Flex fares, 1 piece (50 pounds/23 kg) is included. Premium economy passengers get 2 pieces (50 pounds/23 kg). Business passengers receive 2 pieces (70 pounds/32 kg each) and first class receives 3 pieces (70 pounds/32 kg each). Each piece of baggage must not exceed max linear dimensions of 62 inches (158 cm).

How many carry on bags allowed on Swiss Air?

All passengers on Swiss Air can bring 1 personal item into the cabin measuring up to 15.7 x 11.8 x 3.9 inches (40 x 30 x 10 cm). Economy and premium economy passengers can bring an additional piece of standard carry-on up to 21.6 x 15.7 x 9 inches (55 x 40 x 23 cm) and 17.6 pounds (8 kg) and Business and first class can bring 2 standard carry-on bags.

What is the weight limit for baggage on Swiss Air?

Swiss Air has a single checked bag weight limit of 50 pounds (23 kg) for Economy Light, Classic, Flex, and premium economy fares and 70 pounds (32 kg) for business and first class. Standard carry-on can weigh up to 17.4 pounds (8 kg) with the weight of a personal item not disclosed.

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.

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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.

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Dessie July 7, 2020

What about a computer bag? Can I carry it on too?

Jarrod West July 8, 2020

Hi Dessie,

Yes, you can bring a computer bag on your flight.

Safe travels!

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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?

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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!

Reply

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