SWISS Airlines Airport Check-in Counter Timings

The earlier version of this article held a very long list of check-in counter hours for each airport. SWISS now says counter hours depend on the airport and the departure time, and it provides them in a lookup tool, so a fixed list would soon be wrong. This update covers the rules that apply everywhere.

Online check-in

• The online window on swiss.com or in the SWISS app starts a day ahead of departure (some SWISS pages say 23 hours).
• After checking in online you may hand over bags at the airport as early as 23 hours ahead, when counters are quieter.
• On many routes you can make your own bag tag at home, printed or as a RIMOWA electronic tag.

At the airport

• Every SWISS airport has at least one baggage drop-off desk. Opening hours vary by airport and flight.
• In Zurich the desks are at Check-in 1 in the departure hall and at Check-in 3 in the Airport Centre. Zurich also has a Self Bag Drop, and Geneva has a Fast Bag Drop.
• Flights run by partner airlines follow the partner's check-in times. Check where and when to go well ahead.

Priority desks

SWISS Business and First passengers, and Miles & More top-tier members, have their own desks worldwide. Holders of the SWISS Miles & More Platinum credit card may use the First check-in desks at Check-in 1 in Zurich on flights with a SWISS flight number operated by SWISS. First Class travellers in Zurich are welcomed in the SWISS First check-in lounge.

If you need assistance

SWISS looks after unaccompanied children, wheelchair users and passengers with impaired sight or hearing from check-in to boarding. Tell the desk at least 90 minutes before check-in closes. SWISS also recommends that passengers with disabilities arrive at the desk 90 minutes before the latest check-in time.

See also our guide to SWISS boarding passes.

Earlier list

This is the list from the earlier version of this article. We could not confirm it on the airline's current pages, so check your own airport before you travel.

Following are the opening and closure times of check-in at different airports around the world where SWISS International Airline flies to/from: