SWISS International Air Lines Cabin Bag Size & Baggage Allowance
SWISS International Air Lines: every fare includes an under-seat bag up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm; a cabin bag up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm, 8 kg costs extra.
Baggage allowance for SWISS International Air Lines · check fare, route and operating-carrier conditions before travel
A handbag, laptop bag or small backpack that fits under the seat in front of you.
One cabin bag per passenger. Measured with wheels and handles included.
Economy is 1 × 23 kg and Business 2 × 32 kg, each up to 158 cm in total dimensions. Nothing over 32 kg or 292 cm is accepted.
Allowance by Cabin Class / Fare
Baggage allowance for SWISS International Air Lines · check fare, route and operating-carrier conditions before travel
Cabin allowance by fare
The figures above are the standard allowance. On SWISS International Air Lines it changes with the fare or cabin you book.
Excess & Oversize Fees
Charges are usually lower when paid online before travel than at the airport.
Good to Know
Will your bag fit SWISS International Air Lines?
Enter your suitcase dimensions in the size checker and see instantly whether it meets these limits.
Check my bag for SWISS International Air LinesThe three baggage types, explained
Airlines split what you travel with into three allowances. Each has its own size and weight limit, and the one you exceed decides what you pay.
The small bag that goes under the seat in front of you — handbag, laptop bag or small backpack. Usually free and rarely weighed.
The wheeled case you take into the cabin and store in the overhead bin. Sized at the gate, and weighed by many airlines.
The large suitcase you hand over at the desk and collect at your destination. Charged by bag, with strict weight limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a cabin bag free on SWISS International Air Lines?
Not on every fare. The cheapest option (Economy Basic (short/medium haul)) includes only a small bag up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) that fits under the seat. A cabin bag up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), 8 kg (18 lb) comes with Economy Light and above, 1 cabin bag.
What happens if my bag doesn't fit SWISS International Air Lines' sizer?
Staff can send it to the hold at the gate and charge for it, and a gate charge is usually far more than adding the bag online before you fly. The current amounts are on SWISS International Air Lines' own fees page. SWISS International Air Lines baggage fees
Can I bring a personal item in addition to my SWISS International Air Lines cabin bag?
Yes. Besides the cabin bag you can bring one personal item up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in), such as a handbag, laptop bag or small backpack, stowed under the seat in front of you.
Compare with other airlines
Baggage limits differ sharply between carriers — these are the ones travellers most often weigh against SWISS International Air Lines.
