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SWISS carry-on: 55 × 40 × 23 cm

Last checked: 7/14/2026 • IATA: LX • ICAO: SWR

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Carry-on for the overhead bin

Depends on fare or booking option

Dimensions H×W×D
UnitHWD
cm554023
Weight
8 kg
  • The displayed limit applies per cabin bag: Economy and Premium Economy normally use one piece, while Business and First use two.
  • Short- and medium-haul Economy Basic includes only the personal item, except that HON Circle, Senator and Star Alliance Gold members receive one overhead bag.
  • On certain regional flights or departures from India and the United States, Business and First guests may have to check their second cabin bag.
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Source for this section: Carry-on baggage

Personal item

Included in fare

Dimensions H×W×D
UnitHWD
cm403015

One handbag, laptop bag or shoulder bag within 40 × 30 × 15 cm may accompany the cabin allowance. It must fit under the seat.

Source for this section: Carry-on baggage — personal item

Checked baggage

Weight (standard limit per piece)
23 kg
  • On European routes, Economy Basic and Light include no checked bag; Economy Comfort, Comfort Green and Flex include one 23 kg piece.
  • Business Comfort and Comfort Green include one 32 kg piece, while Business Flex includes two 32 kg pieces.
  • Intercontinental standard allowances are one 23 kg piece in Economy, two 23 kg pieces in Premium Economy, two 32 kg pieces in Business and three 32 kg pieces in First; Light variants reduce or remove these allowances.
  • Each standard piece is limited to 158 cm linear size and no piece above 32 kg is accepted.

Source for this section: Checked baggage

Overweight & excess baggage

  • Overweight, oversized and additional bags are charged per leg; connecting flights within 24 hours count as one leg.
  • Fees depend on size, weight, route and sales channel.
  • More than four excess bags per booking reference require advance registration, and bags above 32 kg must travel as freight.

Source for this section: Excess baggage

Liquids in carry-on

Allowed

Cabin liquids use containers up to 100 ml in one transparent resealable bag with a capacity of up to one litre. Local security rules can add restrictions.

Source for this section: Liquids in carry-on baggage

Pets

Pet transport

Varies

Dogs and cats from 12 weeks of age may travel, subject to route and entry rules.

More details
  • Cabin carriage is limited to 8 kg including a soft carrier no larger than 55 × 40 × 23 cm; larger eligible animals travel in the hold.
  • Transport must be registered in advance and is charged outside the baggage allowance; hold containers must meet the current IATA-based requirements published by SWISS.

Source for this section: Travelling with animals

Special baggage

Sports equipment

Varies

Normal sports equipment travels without an extra fee when it stays within the checked allowance; excess pieces or weight are charged.

More details
  • The first ski or snowboard set is additionally free on eligible SWISS-operated flights, except Economy Basic and Light and specified partner itineraries.
  • SWISS accepts sports bags below 32 kg and under 3.5 m in length, subject to hold capacity, and recommends early registration.

Source for this section: Sports baggage

Musical instruments

Varies

A packed instrument up to 8 kg and 125 cm total linear size may replace one cabin bag, except where Economy Basic requires a purchased cabin allowance.

More details
  • Larger or heavier instruments require an extra seat booked through the Service Centre; cabin-seat instruments are limited to 75 kg and to 155 × 42 × 25 cm on the floor or 110 × 42 × 50 cm when secured to the seat.
  • Checked instruments require a rigid, padded case.

Source for this section: Baggage FAQ — musical instruments

Medical equipment

Allowed

Mobility aids and medical equipment may be carried in addition to the normal cabin allowance, subject to safety rules.

More details
  • Medical oxygen cylinders require transport approval and are prohibited on journeys to, from or within the USA.
  • CPAP devices require technical information to be submitted for approval no later than 48 hours before departure; battery rules apply separately.

Source for this section: Dangerous goods — medical devices

Rules differ by equipment type and operating carrier.

Prohibited items in the cabin

  • Tasers, stun weapons and incapacitating sprays such as pepper spray or tear gas
  • Fireworks, signal flares and other explosive or pyrotechnic articles
  • Camping cookers and their replacement fuel canisters
  • Paint, thinner, petrol and other containers holding flammable liquids
  • Oxidisers and organic peroxides, including bleach and pool chemicals
  • Toxic, infectious, corrosive or radioactive substances
  • Petrol-powered tools and combustion engines, including unused or factory-packed equipment
  • Security cash cases and security bags
  • This is a selected list of articles SWISS marks as forbidden in both cabin and checked baggage, not a complete dangerous-goods guide.
  • Other items may be limited to a particular baggage location or require prior approval; check the official item page before packing.

Source for this section: Dangerous goods

Practical questions for this airline

When does a ski or snowboard set travel free in addition to checked baggage on SWISS?

The first set is complimentary on eligible LX-operated flights, including wet-lease services. It is not additional free baggage on short- and medium-haul Economy Basic or Economy Light fares, on combined itineraries with other airlines, or on US journeys unless both the operating flight and flight number are LX.

Source for this section: Sports baggage

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