Swiss International Airlines Baggage Fees 2023

Swiss International Airlines Carry On 2023 - Cabin Bag Size & Weight Limit

SWISS Airlines allows passengers to bring both a standard piece of carry-on baggage / hand luggage, such as a standard carry-on suitcase, plus a smaller personal item/accessory, such as a handbag, laptop bag, or shoulder bag, which must be placed under the seat in front of you.

The maximum dimensions for the carry-on suitcase are 55 x 40 x 23 cm, and a maximum weight of 8 Kg. This can be substituted for a garment bag with maximum dimensions of 57 x 54 x 15 cm . [AMZ asins='B00LB7REFK,B082K8ZNQ1,B07ZWLQF9T,B00NW62PCA']

The maximum dimensions for the personal item/handbag are 40 x 30 x 10 cm.

SWISS Business and SWISS First Class passengers may bring 2 x Carry-On Bags of 55 x 40 x 23 cm (Max weight 8 kg each) plus your personal/accessory item.

If your hand baggage is larger or heavier than the allowed dimensions, SWISS Airlines will have to check it in at the gate, and you will be charged an extra fee for the service. The fee is much higher at the gate than if you were to purchase the checked luggage allowance ahead of time.

Swiss International Airlines Checked Baggage Fees 2023 - Checked Bag Weight & Size Limits

SWISS Airlines's cheapest Economy Light fare does not include any free checked bags, so if you wish to bring checked baggage you will have to pay for the bags. It is much cheaper to pay for your bag online before your flight than at the airport at check-in.

If you are a Status customer with an extra baggage allowance, you are entitled to an extra bag in Economy Classic and Flex, but it does not allow for a free 1st bag in Economy Light.

SWISS Airlines Economy Light - 1st Checked Bag Fees
Online
Within Switzerland: CHF 20
Europe: EUR 25 or CHF 30
Intercontinental (USA / Canada): USD 75, CHF 75, EUR 65, or CAD 75
Intercontinental (excluding USA / Canada): USD 70, CHF 70, or EUR 60.

At Check-In Desk
Within Switzerland: CHF 60
Europe: EUR 50 or CHF 60
Intercontinental (USA / Canada): USD 75 or CHF 75 or EUR 65, or CAD 75
Intercontinental (excluding USA / Canada): USD 105, CHF 105, or EUR 90.

SWISS Airlines - Free Checked Baggage Allowance
Luggage Allowance Within Europe
Economy Light: No Free Checked Bags
Economy Class: 1 x 23 kg
Economy Flex: 1 x 23 kg
Business: 2 x 32 kg

Luggage Allowance Intercontinental Flights
Economy Light: No Free Checked Bags
Economy Class: 1 x 23 kg
Premium Economy: 2 x 23 kg
Business: 2 x 32 kg
First Class: 3 x 32 kg

Increased Baggage Allowance on Some Routes
SWISS Airlines has a higher baggage allowance on some routes, allowing Economy Class passengers to bring 2 x 23 kg (50 lbs), rather than the single bag onother Intercontinental flights. This increased allowance applies to the following routes:

From Canada/USA to South Africa
From Canada/USA to east, west, central Africa (excl. Mauritius)
To/From Japan
Between USA/Canada/Mexico and Afghanistan, Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen

Extra Free Checked Baggage for Frequent Flyers / Status Holders
SWISS Airlines offers extra free checked baggage allowance for frequent flyers. These are presented as the amount of baggage that you can take in addition to your regular free checked baggage allowance. Please note that these offers do not apply if flying in Economy Light.

Extra Baggage on Flights Within Europe
HON Circle, Senator, STAR Gold: + 1 x 23 kg (Economy), or + 1 x 32 kg (Business or First) + 1 x Golf Equipment
Frequent Traveller: + 1 x 23 kg (Economy)
SWISS Golf Traveller: +1 x Golf Equipment

Extra Baggage on Intercontinental Flights
HON Circle, Senator, STAR Gold: + 1 x 23 kg (Economy), or + 1 x 32 kg (Business or First) + 1 x Golf Equipment (except to/from/via Canada or USA)
Frequent Traveller: + 1 x 23 kg (Economy)
SWISS Golf Traveller: +1 x Golf Equipment

Swiss International Airlines Overweight Baggage Fee 2023 - Extra Bag Fee - Oversize Baggage

SWISS Airlines Extra Bag Fees - Economy
SWISS Airlines allows you to bring up to 2 additional bags in Economy Class, in addition to your free checked baggage allowance. It is cheaper to purchase online rather than at the airport. The prices shown below are when booking online in advance.

Online
Within Switzerland: CHF 64/EUR 56/USD 64
Europe: CHF 73/EUR 64/USD 73
Levant and North Africa: CHF 92/EUR 80/USD 92
Short-haul intercontinental: CHF 138/EUR 120/USD 138
Medium-haul intercontinental: CHF 184/EUR 160/USD 184
Long-haul intercontinental: CHF 230/EUR 200/USD 230

At Airport
Within Switzerland: CHF 80/EUR 70/USD 80
Europe :CHF 92/EUR 80/USD 92
Levant and North Africa: CHF 115/EUR 100/USD 115
Short-haul intercontinental :CHF 172/EUR 150/USD 172
Medium-haul intercontinental:CHF 230/EUR 200/USD 230
Long-haul intercontinental: CHF 287/EUR 250/USD 287

SWISS Airlines Extra Bag Fees - Business and First Class
SWISS Airlines allows you to bring up to 2 additional bags in Economy Class, in addition to your free checked baggage allowance. It is cheaper to purchase online rather than at the airport. The prices shown below are when booking online in advance.

Online
Within Switzerland: CHF 80/EUR 70/USD 80
Europe :CHF 92/EUR 80/USD 92
Levant and North Africa: CHF 115/EUR 100/USD 115
Short-haul intercontinental :CHF 172/EUR 150/USD 172
Medium-haul intercontinental:CHF 230/EUR 200/USD 230
Long-haul intercontinental: CHF 287/EUR 250/USD 287

At the Airport
Within Switzerland: CHF 80/EUR 70/USD 80
Europe :CHF 92/EUR 80/USD 92
Levant and North Africa: CHF 115/EUR 100/USD 115
Short-haul intercontinental :CHF 172/EUR 150/USD 172
Medium-haul intercontinental:CHF 230/EUR 200/USD 230
Long-haul intercontinental: CHF 287/EUR 250/USD 287

Overweight or Oversized Baggage Fees
An Overweight fee will be chargeed for bags weighing more than 23 kg / 50 lbs, up to a maximum of 32 kg / 70 lbs. An oversize fee will be charged for bags larger than 158 cm (L+W+H).

Overweight Fees - 23-32 kg (50-70 lbs)
Within Switzerland: CHF 46/EUR 40/USD 46
Europe: CHF 57/EUR 50/USD 57
Levant and North Africa: CHF 86/EUR 75/USD 86
Short-haul intercontinental: CHF 115/EUR 100/USD 115
Medium-haul intercontinental: CHF 138/EUR 120/USD 138
Long-haul intercontinental: CHF 173/EUR 150/USD 173

Oversize Fees - Larger than 158 cm (L+W+H)
Within Switzerland: CHF 46/EUR 40/USD 46
Europe: CHF 57/EUR 50/USD 57
Levant and North Africa: CHF 86/EUR 75/USD 86
Short-haul intercontinental: CHF 115/EUR 100/USD 115
Medium-haul intercontinental: CHF 138/EUR 120/USD 138
Long-haul intercontinental: CHF 173/EUR 150/USD 173

Overweight AND Oversize
Within Switzerland: CHF 93/EUR 80/USD 93
Europe: CHF 114/EUR 100/USD 114
Levant and North Africa: CHF 173/EUR 150/USD 173
Short-haul intercontinental: CHF 230/EUR 200/USD 230
Medium-haul intercontinental: CHF 276/EUR 240/USD 276
Long-haul intercontinental: CHF 346/EUR 300/USD 346

Special Excess Baggage Fees to/from Japan
Special Excess, Oversize, and Overweight Fees apply on SWISS Airlines flights to/from Japan.
Extra Bag: CHF 180 / EUR 150 / USD 200
Oversize: CHF 300 / EUR 250 / USD 350
Overweight: CHF 300 / EUR 250 / USD 350
Oversize AND Overweight: CHF 540 / EUR 450 / USD 650

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