Swiss Air Baggage Allowance 2025: Hand & Checked Luggage Policy
Planning to fly with Swiss Air? Understanding the Swiss Air baggage allowance can help you avoid extra fees and ensure a smoother journey. Here’s a detailed breakdown of Swiss Air’s hand luggage, checked baggage, and excess baggage policies for 2025.
✈️ Swiss Air Hand Luggage Allowance
Economy Class
- 1 cabin bag: max. 8 kg (17 lbs), size 55 x 40 x 23 cm
Business & First Class
- 2 cabin bags: each max. 8 kg (17 lbs), same size limit as above
All Classes
- 1 personal item: e.g. handbag/laptop bag, size 40 x 30 x 10 cm
📌 Note: Hand luggage may be checked at the gate on full or smaller aircraft.
🎻 Musical Instruments in Cabin
- Small instruments: Allowed if within cabin bag size/weight.
- Large instruments: Require an additional seat (book via Swiss Air or a travel agent).
🚫 Prohibited Items in Hand Luggage
Avoid packing the following in your carry-on:
- Camping stoves
- Gas canisters
- Guns or replica/toy guns
- Razor blades
- Box cutters
🧳 Swiss Air Checked Baggage Allowance
European Flights
- Light Fare: No checked baggage
- Economy Classic/Flex: 1 x 23 kg (50 lbs)
- Business Class: 2 x 32 kg (70 lbs) each
Intercontinental Flights
- Economy: 1 x 23 kg (50 lbs)
- Premium Economy: 2 x 23 kg (50 lbs)
- Business Class: 2 x 32 kg (70 lbs)
- First Class: 3 x 32 kg (70 lbs)
📏 Max size per bag: 158 cm / 62 inches (L + W + H)
⚠️ No single bag may exceed 32 kg (70 lbs)
💸 Swiss Air Excess Baggage Fees
| Route Type | Overweight/Oversized | Overweight + Oversized |
|---|---|---|
| Within Europe | €50 / CHF 57 | €100 / CHF 114 |
| Short-Haul Intercontinental | €100 / CHF 115 / $115 | €200 / CHF 230 / $230 |
| Medium-Haul Intercontinental | €120 / CHF 138 / $138 | €240 / CHF 276 / $276 |
| Long-Haul Intercontinental | €150 / CHF 173 / $173 | €300 / CHF 346 / $346 |
By staying informed about Swiss Air’s luggage policies, you can avoid surprises at the airport and ensure your travel is stress-free. Bookmark this guide for your next flight.