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. [AMZ asins='B00LB7REFK,B082K8ZNQ1,B07ZWLQF9T,B00NW62PCA']

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

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