Last updated: 30 October 2026.
These rules apply to flights operated by SWISS. On a flight run by a codeshare or interline partner, that airline's rules apply. Excess baggage prices are shown in Swiss francs (CHF) and euros (EUR); SWISS also publishes US and Canadian dollar prices.
Cabin baggage
Every passenger may bring a personal item of up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm. Carry-on baggage is up to 8 kg and 55 x 40 x 23 cm per item. Smaller bags go under the seat in front of you.
Short and medium haul: Economy Basic
- Personal item
- 1
- Carry-on baggage
- None
Short and medium haul: Economy Light, Comfort, Comfort Green, Flex
- Personal item
- 1
- Carry-on baggage
- 1 item
Short and medium haul: Business Comfort, Comfort Green, Flex
- Personal item
- 1
- Carry-on baggage
- 2 items
Long haul: Economy and Premium Economy
- Personal item
- 1
- Carry-on baggage
- 1 item
Long haul: Business and First
- Personal item
- 1
- Carry-on baggage
- 2 items
HON Circle, Senator and Star Alliance Gold members on the Economy Basic fare on short and medium-haul routes may bring one carry-on bag in addition to the personal item. Status members otherwise get the allowance of their cabin.
When departing the USA, or on connecting flights after arrival there, TSA rules allow only one carry-on bag and one personal item through security, whatever the cabin or status. Extra bags must be checked in before the TSA checkpoint.
Also allowed in the cabin
These count within your carry-on allowance: a foldable garment bag (up to 57 x 54 x 15 cm and 8 kg), one foldable pushchair (pocket buggy) per infant, duty-free purchases (which do not count as an extra item but must not push you over the allowance), and a small musical instrument (up to 55 x 40 x 23 cm and 8 kg).
Checked baggage
A checked bag may be up to 158 cm in width + height + depth. SWISS does not accept any bag over 32 kg or over 292 cm in total dimensions.
Europe
- Economy Basic and Light
- None. Add baggage for a fee
- Economy Comfort, Comfort Green and Flex
- 1 x up to 23 kg
- Business Comfort and Comfort Green
- 1 x up to 32 kg
- Business Flex
- 2 x up to 32 kg
Intercontinental
- Economy
- 1 x up to 23 kg
- Premium Economy
- 2 x up to 23 kg
- Business
- 2 x up to 32 kg
- First
- 3 x up to 32 kg
No baggage is included in the Economy Light fare. Premium Economy Light and Business Light include only one piece. HON Circle, Senator and Star Alliance Gold members on intercontinental routes (except flights to and from Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria) can take one piece free with Economy Light and a second piece free with Premium Economy Light and Business Light. The free allowance on Light fares can only be registered at the check-in counter. If the first or second piece is booked online, at the Service Centre or through a travel agency, fees apply.
Status members
- HON Circle, Senator, Star Alliance Gold: 1 extra bag of 23 kg in Economy, or 32 kg in Business and First, plus a set of golf equipment.
- Frequent Travellers: 1 extra bag of 23 kg in Economy.
- SWISS Golf Traveller: 1 set of golf equipment.
On European routes there is no extra baggage entitlement on Economy Basic or Light.
Children
Small children in all fares may take a foldable pushchair or a fully foldable travel pram. Infants on Comfort, Comfort Green, Flex and, on intercontinental flights, every fare except Light, may check one bag of up to 23 kg.
Additional baggage fees
Fees are per direction and per bag, and cost EUR/USD/CHF 5 more if booked through the Service Centre.
On swiss.com
- Within Switzerland
- CHF 25 to 40 / EUR 20 to 35
- Europe
- CHF 40 to 55 / EUR 35 to 50
- Intercontinental to or from USA and Canada
- CHF 90 / EUR 80
- Other intercontinental
- CHF 80 to 95 / EUR 70 to 85
At check-in
- Within Switzerland
- CHF 60 / EUR 55
- Europe
- CHF 70 / EUR 65
- Intercontinental to or from USA and Canada
- CHF 90 / EUR 80
- Other intercontinental
- CHF 115 / EUR 105
Excess baggage
A bag is excess baggage if it goes over the allowed weight or dimensions. The fee is charged per leg and per bag. Connecting flights within 24 hours count as one leg. Pay in the local currency of the departure airport. Bags over 32 kg are not handled at the desk and must be sent as freight (private individuals cannot send freight from the USA).
Within Switzerland
- Overweight or oversized (over 23 kg or 32 kg, or over 158 cm)
- CHF 45 / EUR 40
- Overweight and oversized
- CHF 90 / EUR 80
Europe
- Overweight or oversized (over 23 kg or 32 kg, or over 158 cm)
- CHF 60 / EUR 50
- Overweight and oversized
- CHF 115 / EUR 100
Levant and North Africa
- Overweight or oversized (over 23 kg or 32 kg, or over 158 cm)
- CHF 85 / EUR 75
- Overweight and oversized
- CHF 170 / EUR 150
Short-haul intercontinental
- Overweight or oversized (over 23 kg or 32 kg, or over 158 cm)
- CHF 115 / EUR 100
- Overweight and oversized
- CHF 230 / EUR 200
Medium-haul intercontinental
- Overweight or oversized (over 23 kg or 32 kg, or over 158 cm)
- CHF 140 / EUR 120
- Overweight and oversized
- CHF 275 / EUR 240
Long-haul intercontinental
- Overweight or oversized (over 23 kg or 32 kg, or over 158 cm)
- CHF 170 / EUR 150
- Overweight and oversized
- CHF 345 / EUR 300
Within the free allowance, an oversized bag (over 158 cm) costs CHF 240 / EUR 200, an extra heavy bag (24 to 32 kg) CHF 120 / EUR 100, and an extra heavy and oversized bag CHF 360 / EUR 300.
Questions travellers ask us
How much hand baggage can I take on SWISS?
A personal item of 40 x 30 x 15 cm, plus one carry-on of up to 8 kg and 55 x 40 x 23 cm. Business and First, and Business on European routes, allow two carry-on items. Economy Basic on short and medium-haul routes includes only the personal item.
Is a checked bag included?
On European Economy Basic and Light, no. Comfort, Comfort Green and Flex include 1 bag of 23 kg. Intercontinental Economy includes 1 bag of 23 kg, Premium Economy 2 bags of 23 kg, Business 2 bags of 32 kg and First 3 bags of 32 kg.
What is the maximum bag size and weight?
158 cm in width + height + depth and 32 kg. Larger or heavier bags up to 292 cm and 32 kg are excess baggage.
Baggage Allowance is an independent information site and is not part of SWISS.
2 questions and answers
Please mention the cabin class/fare type bought. For economy base level ticket, you will have to pay Euro 80 for the 2nd check-in bag of up to 23 kg weight.
if not can i send it with my luggage...weight...3 lbs. at what charge?
If this is a walking aid which you use, you are allowed to take it in cabin for free. However, we would suggest you get the confirmation from the airline airport office or customer support. It is also a good idea to inform the airline in advance about taking these medical aids.