Swiss Airlines baggage allowance

Baggage allowance depends on the class of service, fare and status in the loyalty program.

Tariff	Value	Description
Economy Light	No luggage is provided.	No luggage is provided.
Economy Classic и Flex	Free.	1 place up to 23 kg.
Business	Free.	2 seats of 23 kg.
First	Free.	3 places of 32 kg.
Frequent Traveller	Free.	+1 baggage item weighing 23 kg in economy class.
SWISS Golf Traveller	Free.	+1 set of golf equipment
HON Circle	Free.	+1 baggage item weighing 23 kg in economy class
Senator	Free.	+1 piece of baggage weighing 32 kg in Business and First Class
STAR Gold	Free.	+1 set of golf equipment

Separate rules apply to sports equipment and hunting firearms. Overweight cargo is transported for an additional fee.

You’re not allowed to take it in your luggage:

lithium batteries;
flammable materials;
items containing gases;
radioactive materials and toxic substances;
fragile items;
pyrotechnics and explosives;
mercury, alkali, acid and other corrosive substances;
magnetic objects;
electroshock weapons.

Hand luggage

All passengers have the right to bring hand baggage on board. Dimensions and weight depend on the class of service.

SWISS Economy. 1 seat up to 8 kg. Dimensions: 55 x 40 x 23 cm.
SWISS Business. 2 seats up to 8 kg. Dimensions: 55 x 40 x 23 cm.
SWISS First. 2 x 8 kg. Dimensions: 55 x 40 x 23 cm.

Liquids are transported in containers not exceeding 100 ml. Liquids are packed in a transparent plastic bag with a maximum capacity of 1 liter. 1 passenger – 1 bag.

Medicines and baby food are transported without restrictions.

It is forbidden to take in hand luggage:

lithium batteries;
flammable materials;
items containing gases;
radioactive materials and toxic substances;
fragile items;
pyrotechnics and explosives;
mercury, alkali, acid and other corrosive substances;
magnetic objects;
electroshock weapons.

Animal transportation

The airline allows passengers to carry cats and dogs in the cabin and cargo hold. Short-faced pets may only fly in the cabin. The maximum for one person is 2 animals. Minimum age for a dog or cat is 12 weeks old.

Animals up to 8 kg are transported in the cabin. They are placed in a container with parameters not more than 118 cm (55 x 40 x 23 cm). The carrier must be sturdy, spacious and clean. The pet must be healthy, clean and not pregnant.

The same requirements apply to carry-on luggage, but for species over 8 kg. They must have food and water inside the container for the duration of the flight.

Service dogs and guide dogs are not subject to the restrictions.

Special requirements apply for bringing animals to the United States, Switzerland and Canada. Hong Kong, South Africa, Ireland, UAE and the UK only allow pets in the hold.