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SWISS baggage allowance: carry-on, checked bags and power banks

Units

Official baggage page

Carry-on

55 × 40 × 23 cm

8 kg

1 bag + 1 personal item

Checked bag

32 kg

Heaviest bag

Economy: Depends on the fare

Power bank on board

Not to be used

Largest power bank 160 Wh

SWISS (Swiss International Air Lines) is a full-service airline based in Switzerland, flying to Narita in Japan. Carry-on: 55 × 40 × 23cm, 8kg. The free checked bag in Economy depends on the fare.

Cabin bag

What SWISS lets you take into the cabin

Economy, as SWISS publishes it.

Each side
55 × 40 × 23 cm (≈21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in)
Weight
8 kg (≈17.6 lb)
Pieces
1 bag + 1 personal item
Premium cabins
Business/First: 2 bags, max 8 kg (≈17.6 lb) each, 55 × 40 × 23 cm (≈21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in)
In the airline's own wordsExpand
SWISS

Long-haul Economy 1 personal item max. 40 × 30 × 15 cm 1 item of carry-on baggage max. 8 kg max. 55 × 40 × 23 cm

Official page
SWISS

Business 1 personal item max. 40 × 30 × 15 cm 2 items of carry-on baggage max. 8 kg max. 55 × 40 × 23 cm

Official page

Personal item

Personal item
40 × 30 × 15 cm (≈15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in)

Checked bag

What SWISS lets you check in

Free checked baggage in Economy on flights to and from Japan.

Free checked baggage in Economy on SWISS, by fare
FareWhat is included
Economy LightNot included
SWISS Economy1 bag up to 23kg
Heaviest bag
32 kg (≈70.5 lb)
Size
158 cm (≈62.2 in) total of three sides
In the airline's own wordsExpand
SWISS

SWISS does not accept any items of baggage weighing more than 32 kg and/or exceeding total dimensions of 292 cm (width + height + depth).

Official page
SWISS

An item of baggage must not exceed dimensions of 158 cm (width + height + depth).

Official page

Power banks

Power banks and spare batteries on SWISS

What SWISS's own pages say about power banks.

In checked bagsNot permitted as or in checked baggage
Where to keep itDo not stow in the overhead locker; keep under the seat, in the seat pocket, on your person, or in hand luggage
Using it on boardDo not charge devices from a power bank, or charge the power bank itself, during the flight (exception for approved medical devices)
Power bank on board
SWISS does not allow power banks to be used during the flight.
Using it on board
Not allowed
With approval up to
160 Wh
With approval
Over 100Wh up to 160Wh: airline transport approval required
How many
Max. 2 power banks per passenger
Packing
Prevent short circuits, e.g. by original packaging, taping exposed terminals, or a separate plastic bag/pouch per power bank
In the airline's own wordsExpand
SWISS

For power banks with a battery power greater than 100 Wh up to the maximum. 160 Wh, transport approval from the airline is required.

Official page
SWISS

Item restriction: max. 2 power banks per passenger

Official page

Airports in Japan

Where SWISS flies in Japan

Airports in Japan listed on the airline's own site or in the airport's official airline list, and the terminal to head for.

Airport
Terminal

Which terminal SWISS uses at Narita, Haneda and Kansai (from the airports' own airline lists)

Compare

SWISS and other airlines from Europe

The same numbers side by side. Tap a name for that airline's page.Expand
Carry-on and checked baggage, Europe airlines (each airline's own published rules)
AirlineCarry-on sizeWeightFree checked (Economy)Power bank on board
AFAir FranceFrance · Full-service55 × 35 × 25cm12kg—Not to be used
OSAustrian AirlinesAustria · Full-service55 × 40 × 23cm8kgDepends on the fareNot to be used
BABritish AirwaysUnited Kingdom · Full-service56 × 45 × 25cm—Depends on the fare—
AYFinnairFinland · Full-service55 × 40 × 23cm8kgDepends on the fareNot to be used
IBIberiaSpain · Full-service56 × 40 × 25cm10kg—Not to be used
AZITA AirwaysItaly · Full-service55 × 40 × 23cm8kgDepends on the fareNot to be used
KLKLMNetherlands · Full-service55 × 35 × 25cm, including handles and wheels12kgDepends on the fareNot to be used
LOLOTPoland · Full-service118cm8kgDepends on the fareNot to be used
LHLufthansaGermany · Full-service55 × 40 × 23cm8kgDepends on the fareNot to be used
SKSASSweden · Full-service55 × 40 × 23cm8kgDepends on the fareNot to be used

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Frequently asked questions

What is the carry-on size limit on SWISS?

Each side: 55 × 40 × 23cm. Weight: 8kg. Pieces: 1 bag + 1 personal item.

How much checked baggage is included on SWISS?

It depends on the fare. Economy Light: Not included. SWISS Economy: 1 bag up to 23kg. Size: 158cm total of three sides.

Can I use a power bank on a SWISS flight?

Using it on board: Do not charge devices from a power bank, or charge the power bank itself, during the flight (exception for approved medical devices). Where to keep it: Do not stow in the overhead locker; keep under the seat, in the seat pocket, on your person, or in hand luggage.

Can I put a power bank in checked baggage on SWISS?

In checked bags: Not permitted as or in checked baggage. With approval: Over 100Wh up to 160Wh: airline transport approval required. How many: Max. 2 power banks per passenger.

Sources

Sources for this page

  1. www.swiss.com
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