Swiss International Air Lines Baggage Guide & Official Links

LX / SWR · Switzerland

Purchase additional checked baggage online, via app, during check-in, or at the airport. Prices vary by route zone, travel class, and whether purchased online or at check-in. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Official website

Updated Mar 24, 2026

See baggage rulesBuy extra baggage
OfficialApp purchase: Yes

Steps

  1. Go to https://www.swiss.com and click on 'My bookings' in the navigation menu.
  2. Log in using one of the following methods:
  3. - Enter booking code (6-character code) and last name, or
  4. - Login with Travel ID (Lufthansa Group credentials).
  5. Select your booking from the list.
  6. Choose 'Add baggage' or 'Optional baggage' option.
  7. Select the number of additional bags and complete payment.
  8. Alternatively, purchase during online check-in or at the airport check-in desk.

Prices

Charge TypePricesNotes
Extra checked bag - Within SwitzerlandCHF 65-170 / EUR 55-150 / USD 70-175
  • 📐 Billing: Economy online CHF 65/EUR 55/USD 70, at check-in CHF 80/EUR 70/USD 85.
  • 📐 Billing: First/Business at check-in CHF 80/EUR 70/USD 85.
  • 📏 Billing: Overweight or oversized at check-in CHF 125/EUR 110/USD 130.
  • 📏 Billing: Overweight AND oversized at check-in CHF 170/EUR 150/USD 175.
Extra checked bag - EuropeCHF 75-205 / EUR 65-180 / USD 80-210
  • 📐 Billing: Economy online CHF 75/EUR 65/USD 80, at check-in CHF 100/EUR 90/USD 105.
  • 📐 Billing: First/Business at check-in CHF 100/EUR 90/USD 105.
  • 📏 Billing: Overweight or oversized at check-in CHF 150/EUR 130/USD 155.
  • 📏 Billing: Overweight AND oversized at check-in CHF 205/EUR 180/USD 210.
Extra checked bag - Levant and North AfricaCHF 90-285 / EUR 80-250 / USD 95-290
  • 📐 Billing: Economy online CHF 90/EUR 80/USD 95, at check-in CHF 125/EUR 110/USD 130.
  • 📐 Billing: First/Business at check-in CHF 125/EUR 110/USD 130.
  • 📏 Billing: Overweight or oversized at check-in CHF 200/EUR 175/USD 205.
  • 📏 Billing: Overweight AND oversized at check-in CHF 285/EUR 250/USD 290.
Extra checked bag - Short-haul intercontinentalCHF 140-400 / EUR 120-350 / USD 145-405
  • 📐 Billing: Economy online CHF 140/EUR 120/USD 145, at check-in CHF 180/EUR 160/USD 185.
  • 📐 Billing: First/Business at check-in CHF 180/EUR 160/USD 185.
  • 📏 Billing: Overweight or oversized at check-in CHF 285/EUR 250/USD 290.
  • 📏 Billing: Overweight AND oversized at check-in CHF 400/EUR 350/USD 405.
Extra checked bag - Medium-haul intercontinentalCHF 185-505 / EUR 160-440 / USD 190-510
  • 📐 Billing: Economy online CHF 185/EUR 160/USD 190, at check-in CHF 240/EUR 210/USD 245.
  • 📐 Billing: First/Business at check-in CHF 240/EUR 210/USD 245.
  • 📏 Billing: Overweight or oversized at check-in CHF 370/EUR 320/USD 375.
  • 📏 Billing: Overweight AND oversized at check-in CHF 505/EUR 440/USD 510.
Extra checked bag - Long-haul intercontinentalCHF 230-635 / EUR 200-550 / USD 235-640
  • 📐 Billing: Economy online CHF 230/EUR 200/USD 235, at check-in CHF 295/EUR 260/USD 300.
  • 📐 Billing: First/Business at check-in CHF 295/EUR 260/USD 300.
  • 📏 Billing: Overweight or oversized at check-in CHF 460/EUR 400/USD 465.
  • 📏 Billing: Overweight AND oversized at check-in CHF 635/EUR 550/USD 640.
First bag for Economy Light fareCHF 60-100 / EUR 55-90 / USD 70-100 / CAD 100-110
  • 📐 Billing: Price varies by route zone; check website for specific routes.
  • ⏰ Timing: Available for purchase online and at check-in.
  • 💰 Pricing: Online price is lower than at check-in desk.
Oversized bag (within weight allowance)CHF 240 / EUR 200 / USD 300
  • 📏 Billing: For dimensions over 158cm but within weight allowance.
  • 💰 Pricing: Flat rate per leg.
Extra heavy bag (24-32kg, within size allowance)CHF 120 / EUR 100 / USD 150
  • 📏 Billing: For weight 24-32kg but within 158cm dimensions.
  • 💰 Pricing: Flat rate per leg.
Extra heavy AND oversized bag (24-32kg, over 158cm)CHF 360 / EUR 300 / USD 450
  • 📏 Billing: For weight 24-32kg AND dimensions over 158cm.
  • 💰 Pricing: Flat rate per leg.

Notes

  • 📱 Channels: Purchase via Online (My Bookings), SWISS app, online check-in, or at the airport check-in desk.
  • 📏 Billing: Prices vary by route zone, travel class, weight, and dimensions.
  • 🤖 Tools: Baggage calculator available at https://www.swiss.com/nl/en/prepare/baggage/checked-baggage/baggage-calculator.html
  • 📦 Limits: Maximum weight 23kg for Economy, 32kg for Business/First Class.
  • 📦 Limits: Maximum dimensions 158cm (H+W+D) for standard bags.
  • 📦 Limits: Pre-registration required if checking in more than 4 bags per reservation.
  • 📦 Limits: Bags over 32kg must be sent as freight via Swiss WorldCargo.
  • 💰 Pricing: Online purchase is cheaper than at check-in desk.
  • ⏰ Timing: Online purchase available until check-in closes.
  • 🚫 Exceptions: Private individuals cannot send freight from the USA.
  • 🔗 Interline: For codeshare/interline flights operated by partners, contact operating airline for baggage fees.
  • 💳 Payment: Fee calculated in national currency of departure airport.
  • 🌐 Geographic: Zone-based pricing (Switzerland, Europe, Levant/North Africa, Intercontinental).

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