SWISS Baggage Allowance
The exact SWISS cabin bag size, checked baggage allowance by fare brand and excess baggage fees — copied from the official SWISS baggage policy and checked on 30 October 2026.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026 · Source: official SWISS website (link below)
SWISS baggage allowance at a glance
Cabin: 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)
· Weight: 8 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
How SWISS counts your baggage
SWISS uses the piece concept: your allowance is counted in bags (pieces), and each piece has its own weight and size limit. Two lighter bags are not automatically the same as one heavier bag — check the per-piece limit in the table below.
SWISS cabin baggage allowance
| Personal item | 1 personal item max 40 x 30 x 15 cm (all fares) |
| 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 |
| Cabin weight limit | 8 kg |
| Notes | Non-compliant carry-on is checked into the hold at the desk/gate for CHF 60-110 / EUR 60-110 / USD 75-125 depending on route (swiss.com hand baggage page). |
SWISS checked baggage allowance 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).
Excess and extra baggage fees
| Extra bags | Second checked bag up to 23 kg, US to Switzerland: USD 90.00; additional standard bags bookable during online check-in (up to 5 bags) |
| Prepaid online 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). |
| Currency | USD |
Special items on SWISS
Musical instruments
Small musical instruments max 55 x 40 x 23 cm and 8 kg may be brought on board within the carry-on allowance; special rules apply to instrument transport.
Infants & strollers
Per infant, either a baby carry cot or a child seat may be brought on board free of charge in addition to the adult's allowance; a foldable pushchair (1 per infant) is also listed as a permitted cabin item.
Pets
Dogs/cats may travel in the cabin (booking confirmed no later than 72 hours before departure, fee paid at airport check-in); animals over 8 kg including container travel as excess baggage in the air-conditioned cargo hold.
Wheelchairs & mobility aids
Mobility aids such as walking aids, orthopaedic devices and other prostheses, plus medical equipment, may be brought on board free of charge in addition to the carry-on allowance.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cabin baggage allowance on 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) Non-compliant carry-on is checked into the hold at the desk/gate for CHF 60-110 / EUR 60-110 / USD 75-125 depending on route (swiss.com hand baggage page).
How much checked baggage is included on SWISS?
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).
Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage online with SWISS?
Additional baggage booked at the airport (ticket/check-in desk) is priced higher than booking in advance via My Bookings (SWISS baggage conditions).
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.