2026 checked bag allowance & fees
SWISS baggage allowance
On flights between the U.S. and Switzerland, SWISS includes one bag of up to 23 kg (50 lb) with Economy Classic; Economy Light includes no checked bag. Extra bags are priced when you book.
Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction
on Economy Classic
Shown when you book
Up to 158 cm (62 in) in total
Economy Light: price shown when booking
Quick answer
On flights between the U.S. and Switzerland, SWISS includes one bag of up to 23 kg (50 lb) with Economy Classic; Economy Light includes no checked bag. Extra bags are priced when you book. Economy Light and higher fares include one 8 kg carry-on. Economy Basic, sold on every European route for travel from October 27, 2026, includes only a personal item.
- 1st checked bag
- Included (on Economy Classic)
- 2nd checked bag
- Not published (Shown when you book)
- Weight limit
- 23 kg (Up to 158 cm (62 in) in total)
- Cheapest fare
- No free bags (Economy Light: price shown when booking)
What will my bags cost on SWISS?
- 1st bag on Economy ClassicIncluded
- SWISS discounts the first bag on Light fares when you add it ahead; the price is shown while booking.
SWISS checked bag allowance and fees
Prices one way, per traveler, on flights between the U.S. and Switzerland.
Extra bags on Economy Classic
SWISS discounts the first bag on Light fares when you add it ahead; the price is shown while booking.
| Bag | Paid online | At the airport |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd bag | Not published | Not published |
On Economy Light
| Bag | Paid online | At the airport |
|---|---|---|
| 1st bag | Not published | Not published |
Free checked bags by fare
- Economy LightNone
- Economy Classic1 bag
- Economy Flex1 bag
- Premium Economy2 bags
- Business2 bags
Each bag up to 23 kg (50 lb) and 158 cm (62 in) in total.
How to avoid SWISS bag fees
Who checks bags free
- Miles & More Frequent Traveller and Senator members
- Star Alliance Gold members
Ways to pay less
- • Weigh your bag at home: going over 23 kg can cost more than a second bag.
- • Travel carry-on only: check the SWISS carry-on size.
- • Compare fares: a slightly pricier fare that includes a bag can beat Light fare + bag.
SWISS vs. other European airlines
On regular economy fares, one way, in U.S. dollars.
| Airline | 1st bag | 2nd bag | Free bags (regular fare) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWISS | Included | Not published | 1 bagEconomy Classic |
| British Airways | Included | $70 | 1 bagEconomy |
| Virgin Atlantic | Included | $100 | 1 bagEconomy Classic |
| Lufthansa | Included | $101 | 1 bagEconomy Classic |
| Air France | Included | $77 | 1 bagStandard |
| KLM | Included | $77 | 1 bagStandard |
| Iberia | Included | $80 | 1 bagOptima |
| Aer Lingus | Included | $79.99 | 1 bagSmart |
| Icelandair | Included | $55 | 1 bagEconomy Standard |
| Turkish Airlines | Included | Included | 2 bagsExtraFly |
| Ryanair | $20–$56 | $20–$56 | NoneBasic (standard fare) |
| easyJet | $13–$67 | $13–$67 | NoneStandard fare |
| Wizz Air | $23–$68 | $23–$68 | NoneBasic (standard fare) |
- SWISS
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- Not published
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Economy Classic
- British Airways
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $70
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Economy
- Virgin Atlantic
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $100
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Economy Classic
- Lufthansa
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $101
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Economy Classic
- Air France
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $77
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Standard
- KLM
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $77
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Standard
- Iberia
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $80
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Optima
- Aer Lingus
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $79.99
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Smart
- Icelandair
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $55
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Economy Standard
- Turkish Airlines
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- Included
- Free bags
- 2 bags · ExtraFly
- Ryanair
- 1st bag
- $20–$56
- 2nd bag
- $20–$56
- Free bags
- None · Basic (standard fare)
- easyJet
- 1st bag
- $13–$67
- 2nd bag
- $13–$67
- Free bags
- None · Standard fare
- Wizz Air
- 1st bag
- $23–$68
- 2nd bag
- $23–$68
- Free bags
- None · Basic (standard fare)
Compare SWISS with another airline
SWISS baggage FAQ
On flights between the U.S. and Switzerland, SWISS includes one bag of up to 23 kg (50 lb) with Economy Classic; Economy Light includes no checked bag. Extra bags are priced when you book.
Airports SWISS flies from
Airport guides with transit, terminals, lounges and parking.
Sources
Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Fees as published. Airlines change bag fees often, so confirm the price for your trip when you book.
- SWISS: official baggage information
- SWISS: terms for additional baggage and the first bag on Light fares
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