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Lufthansa vs SWISS Baggage Allowance
Cabin bag size, checked allowance and excess fees for Lufthansa and SWISS side by side — both from the airlines' official policies, checked 30 October 2026.
Lufthansa
- Cabin bag: 1 item max 55 x 40 x 23 cm, max 8 kg (Economy Basic on short/medium-haul excludes carry-on; purchasable)
- Cabin weight: 8.0 kg
- Checked (Economy Light / Economy Basic (short & medium-haul)): No free checked bag; first bag (23 kg, 158 cm total) available at a reduced price
- Prepaid vs airport: Additional bags bookable during online check-in up to 2 hours before departure; up to 5 bags online, more via service centre/airport
SWISS
- Cabin bag: 1 item max 55 x 40 x 23 cm, max 8 kg (Economy Light/Comfort/Flex, Premium Economy); Business and First: 2 items; Economy Basic short/medium-haul: personal item only, carry-on purchasable
- Personal item: 1 personal item max 40 x 30 x 15 cm (all fares)
- Cabin weight: 8.0 kg
- Checked (Economy Basic (short & medium-haul) / Economy Light): No free checked baggage; first bag (23 kg, 158 cm total) available at a reduced price
- Prepaid vs airport: Additional baggage booked at the airport (ticket/check-in desk) is priced higher than booking in advance via My Bookings (SWISS baggage conditions).
The short verdict
By cabin volume and weight the two are closely matched — the real difference is in the fare tables below.
Both airlines count baggage differently across fares, so compare the checked tables before you book the cheaper ticket: a fare with no bag included can end up costing more.
Lufthansa checked baggage by fare
| Fare / class | Checked baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Economy Light / Economy Basic (short & medium-haul) | No free checked bag; first bag (23 kg, 158 cm total) available at a reduced price |
| Economy | 1 bag up to 23 kg |
| Premium Economy | 2 bags up to 23 kg each |
| Business | 2 bags up to 32 kg each |
| First | 3 bags up to 32 kg each |
Max size per piece 158 cm (W+H+D) all classes; absolute max weight 32 kg per item, heavier items only as cargo.
SWISS checked baggage by fare
| Fare / class | Checked baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Economy Basic (short & medium-haul) / Economy Light | No free checked baggage; first bag (23 kg, 158 cm total) available at a reduced price |
| Economy / Premium Economy standard piece | Checked piece max 23 kg and 158 cm (H+W+D) |
| Business / First standard piece | Checked piece max 32 kg and 158 cm (H+W+D) |
Per-fare free piece counts beyond Light/Basic were not stated in the official SWISS page text read; US-Switzerland Economy: first checked bag up to 23 kg free (swiss.com Current Fees).
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.