Everything you need to know about luggage allowances, fees, and packing tips for Swiss International Air Lines flights.
Visit official Swiss International Air Lines website →🎒 Carry-On Bag
55 x 40 x 23 cm
Weight: 8 kg per cabin bag
Plus a 40 x 30 x 15 cm personal item. Short/medium-haul Economy Basic includes only that personal item.
👜 Cabin Bag
55 x 40 x 23 cm
Weight: 8 kg per cabin bag
Price: Included with eligible fares; Basic may require an add-on
Economy/Premium Economy: one large bag when included; Business/First: normally two. Local restrictions can reduce this.
🧳 Checked Bag
158 cm (L+W+H)
Weight: 23 kg Economy/Premium Economy; 32 kg Business/First
Price: Check your booking for the current route and fare price
European Business Comfort/Comfort Green: one; Flex: two. Long-haul Premium Economy/Business Light: one. Other Business: two; First: three. Check route/status exceptions.
Detailed Baggage Policy
🎒 Carry-On Baggage
| Dimensions | 55 x 40 x 23 cm |
| Weight Limit | 8 kg per cabin bag |
| Notes | Plus a 40 x 30 x 15 cm personal item. Short/medium-haul Economy Basic includes only that personal item. |
🧳 Checked Baggage
| Max Dimensions | 158 cm (L+W+H) |
| Weight Options | 23 kg Economy/Premium Economy; 32 kg Business/First |
| Price | Check your booking for the current route and fare price |
| Notes | European Business Comfort/Comfort Green: one; Flex: two. Long-haul Premium Economy/Business Light: one. Other Business: two; First: three. Check route/status exceptions. |
Special Items Policy
⛷️ Sports Equipment
Check the airline’s special-baggage rules and arrange your equipment before travel
🎸 Musical Instruments
Confirm case size, cabin entitlement and any extra-seat arrangement with the airline
♿ Wheelchairs & Mobility
Contact the airline’s assistance team about your mobility aid and battery details
Packing Tips for Swiss International Air Lines
- 💡 From/within South Africa: 56 x 36 x 23 cm and 7 kg per cabin bag, plus a thin laptop bag
- 💡 US restrictions may require checking the second Business/First cabin bag
- 💡 HON Circle, Senator and Star Alliance Gold have a cabin-bag exception on short/medium-haul Basic
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the carry-on size limit for Swiss International Air Lines? ▼
Swiss International Air Lines carry-on dimensions are 55 x 40 x 23 cm with a weight limit of 8 kg per cabin bag. Plus a 40 x 30 x 15 cm personal item. Short/medium-haul Economy Basic includes only that personal item.
How much does checked luggage cost on Swiss International Air Lines? ▼
Swiss International Air Lines checked bag allowance is 23 kg Economy/Premium Economy; 32 kg Business/First, with prices Check your booking for the current route and fare price. European Business Comfort/Comfort Green: one; Flex: two. Long-haul Premium Economy/Business Light: one. Other Business: two; First: three. Check route/status exceptions.
Can I bring sports equipment on Swiss International Air Lines? ▼
Swiss International Air Lines sports equipment policy: Check the airline’s special-baggage rules and arrange your equipment before travel.
What are the best packing tips for Swiss International Air Lines? ▼
From/within South Africa: 56 x 36 x 23 cm and 7 kg per cabin bag, plus a thin laptop bag US restrictions may require checking the second Business/First cabin bag HON Circle, Senator and Star Alliance Gold have a cabin-bag exception on short/medium-haul Basic
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