SWISS International baggage allowance

Travel Region

Free Baggage Allowance

Extra Bags

European and North African Routes

Light Fares	No checked baggage included
Classic & Flex	1 bag, max of 23 kg
Business	2 bags, max of 32 kg each
Infant under 2 years (All Class fares excluding Economy Light)	1 bag, max 23 kg

See Charges for extra and overweight baggage

Intercontinental Flights
(except North African routes)

Swiss Economy	1 bag, max of 23 kg
Swiss Business	2 bags, max of 32 kg each
Swiss First	3 bags, max of 32 kg each
Infant under 2 years (Any class)	1 bag, max 23 kg + 1 foldable pushchair / stroller

Other Routes

On the listed routes, in Economy Class you have the benefit of more generous baggage limits.

From USA/Canada to South Africa *	2 bags, max of 23 kg each
From USA/Canada to East, West, Central Africa (without Mauritius) *	2 bags, max of 23 kg each
From South Africa/Mauritius to worldwide*	2 bags, max of 23 kg each
Worldwide to/from East/West/Central Africa ***	2 bags, max of 23 kg each
Travels commencing in Brazil	2 bags, max of 32 kg each
Flights commencing in Switzerland to Brazil	2 bags, max of 23 kg each
Flights commencing in India to the USA	2 bags, max of 23 kg each
Flights commencing in the USA to India **	2 bags, max of 23 kg each
Between India and Canada	2 bags, max of 23 kg each
Between USA/Canada/Mexico and Afghanistan, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen	2 bags, max of 23 kg each
Flights commencing in Canada to Serbia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, Iraq, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka	2 bags, max of 23 kg each
From or to Japan	2 bags, max of 23 kg each

Notes:

* Applicable irrespective of stopovers en-route

** On flights between the USA and India, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates, this offer applies only if you depart from or land at these US airports: Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, Charlotte, York, Washington, Boston, Philadelphia, Detroit, Miami und Orlando. You must always travel via Europe.

*** In case of stopover en-route: only applicable to destinations in USA/Canada (otherwise only 1 piece after stopover at intermediate point)

Note: The airline may have partnerships with other airlines and your flight may be operated by another airline. For journeys to/from the U.S., the baggage allowances of the airline that ticketed the first segment of your travel should apply throughout your travel. For travel that does not involve the U.S., you should check with the operating airline for information about their baggage allowances; the other airline's baggage allowances may be more restrictive and you could be charged for extra baggage by the other airline.

Carry-on/Cabin Baggage Allowance

Passengers in Swiss First or Swiss Business are allowed 2 pieces of cabin baggage, while passengers in Swiss Economy are allowed 1 piece.
Your hand baggage is up to 55cm × 40cm × 20cm (21.5 in × 15.75 in × 7.75 in) including handle, pockets and wheels.
Your hand baggage weight should not exceed 8 kg (17.5 lb).
In addition to the hand baggage, the following items are allowed on board if necessary:
- Handbag, laptop bag or shoulder bag (max. 40 x 30 x 10 cm)
- 1 pair of crutches, arm or leg splints, other kinds of prostheses
- Child's seat, for more information click here
- Medical equipment, for more information click here
- Reading materials for the journey
Traveling with an infant - the following items are allowed on board
- 1 baby carrier or 1 collapsible pram (as checked baggage) or 1 car seat
- baby food for use on board

Checked Baggage Dimensions

The sum of the length + width + height of the bag should be 158 cm (62 inches) or smaller inclusive of handle, pockets and wheels.

Sporting Equipment and Musical Instruments

The airline may have specific requirements and fees for transporting sporting equipment and musical instruments. Please check with the airline for limitations, transportation requirements and fee information.

Additional Free Baggage Allowance Information

HON, SEN, Star Gold: One additional bag for class of service booked (Economy - max 23 kg; Business/First - max 32 kg)
HON, SEN, Star Gold (except to/from/via U.S. or Canada): 1 golf bag allowed as well
Frequent Traveller: 1 additional bag in Economy (23 kg max)
LX Golf Traveller Members: 1 golf bag allowed

Charges for extra and overweight baggage

Your baggage will be classified as excess baggage if it exceeds the permitted weight and/or dimensions.

The excess baggage rates apply for one route. Connecting flights within 24 hours will be considered as one route. Return flights must be paid for in the local currency at the departure airport.

Any baggage exceeding 32 kg must be sent as Cargo and be pre-arranged or you can either divide the weight over several pieces of baggage, or check in heavy pieces of baggage as freight.

Swiss Economy

Variation Baggage Item	Within Europe	Intercontinental
Bigger than baggage allowance (circumference more than 158 cm) *	CHF 120 EUR 100	CHF 240 EUR 200 USD 300 CAD 300
Heavier than baggage allowance (24 - 32 kg)	CHF 60 EUR 50	CHF 120 EUR 100 USD 150 CAD 150
Bigger and heavier than baggage allowance (circumference more than 158 cm and 24 - 32 kg) *	CHF 180 EUR 150	CHF 360 EUR 300 USD 450 CAD 450

Swiss First and Business

Variation Baggage Item	Within Europe	Intercontinental
Bigger than baggage allowance (circumference more than 158 cm) *	CHF 120 EUR 100	CHF 240 EUR 200 USD 300 CAD 300