Excess Baggage Rates

Excess Baggage Rates

Valid until March 28th 2010

Short- and Medium-Haul

  Economy Business
Free baggage allowance20 kg30 kg
Excess baggage ratesCHF 12.- (EUR 8.-) per kgCHF 12.- (EUR 8.-) per kg
Hand luggagemax 8 kg in weight
55 x 40 x 20 cm in size
max 8 kg in weight
55 x 40 x 20 cm in size
Hand luggage infantBaby items for use on boardBaby items for use on board
Free baggage allowance infant10 kg10 kg
Maximum weight per piece of luggage32 kg32 kg
Diving equipment, golf equipment*, paraglider, kite surfer, body board, fishing rod, skis
and/or any other sport equipment
less than 120cm package included
Counts as part of free baggage allowance. Any excess is charged at excess baggage rate. Maximum CHF 100.- (EUR 65.-) (1)No charge
Surfboard, wave board, delta sailing equipment, boat
more than 120cm package included
CHF 170.- (EUR 120.-) (1)CHF 170.- (EUR 120.-) (1)
BicycleCHF 120.- (EUR 80.-) (1)CHF 120.- (EUR 80.-) (1)

Long-Haul (Weight Concept)

  Economy Business
Free baggage allowance20 kg30 kg
Excess baggage ratesCHF 18.- (EUR 12.-) per kgCHF 18.- (EUR 12.-) per kg
Hand luggagemax 8 kg in weight
55 x 40 x 20 cm in size
max 8 kg in weight
55 x 40 x 20 cm in size
Hand luggage infantBaby items for use on boardBaby items for use on board
Free baggage allowance infant10 kg10 kg
Maximum weight per piece of luggage32 kg32 kg
Diving equipment, golf equipment*, paraglider, kite surfer, body board, fishing rod, skis
and/or any other sport equipment
less than 120cm package included
Counts as part of free baggage allowance. Any excess is charged at excess baggage rate. Maximum CHF 150.- (EUR 100.-) (1)No charge
Surfboard, wave board, bicycle, delta sailing equipment, boat
more than 120cm package included
CHF 250.- (EUR 170.-) (1)CHF 250.- (EUR 170.-) (1)
BicycleCHF 250.- (EUR 170.-) (1)CHF 250.- (EUR 170.-) (1)
Miscellaneous 
UMNRShort-Haul CHF 80.- (EUR 60.-), Long-Haul CHF 80.- (EUR 60.-) (1)
OxygenCHF 300.- per flask (2)
Animals per kg incl. containerin cabin max 8kg (PETC), or in hold (AVIH) is charged at excess baggage rate incl. container (1)
Service animalNo charge
Additional Information  
Human remains (without AWB)CHF 2'000.00 (2)
  • (1) Payment at Swissport Cashier desk, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2
  • (2) is charged to the travel agency
  • * Exception: Besides Business Class passengers, SWISS Golf Traveller are allowed to take along, free of charge, golf equipment (consisting of a golf bag, a set of golf clubs, balls, a pair of golf shoes) up to 23kg.
  • ** If a piece of baggage weighs more than 23kg, Economy passengers will be charged a flat rate of CHF 150.- (EUR 100.-/ USD 150.-/ CAD 150.-).