SWISS hand luggage and carry-on allowance
SWISS allows one cabin bag, also called hand luggage or a carry-on, of 55 x 40 x 23 cm (about 21.7 x 15.7 x 9.1 in) weighing up to 8 kg. Check your own bag against it below.
Small bag — Personal item
Cabin bag — Carry-on baggage
SWISS hand luggage and carry-on rules
- Economy Basic (short/medium-haul): 1 personal item only.
- Economy Light and Comfort (short/medium-haul): 1 personal item + 1 carry-on bag.
- Premium Economy (long-haul): 1 personal item + 1 carry-on bag.
- Business (all haul lengths) and First (long-haul): 1 personal item + 2 carry-on bags.
- A foldable garment bag of max. 57 x 54 x 15 cm and 8 kg counts within the allowance.
- Duty-free purchases do not count as an additional baggage item.
- Per infant, either a baby carry cot or a child seat is carried free, plus 1 foldable pushchair (pocket buggy).
- No weight limit is published for the personal item.
Liquids
At most airports, containers of max. 100 ml carried in a resealable transparent plastic bag of max. 1 litre; for departures from Zurich Airport, containers of up to 2 litres are permitted.
Source: Hand baggage | SWISS. Checked 20 September 2026.
Remember that the liquids rule that applies to you is set by the airport you fly from, not the airline. Check your departure airport before you pack.
Frequently asked questions
What size is SWISS hand luggage?
SWISS's cabin bag allowance is 55 x 40 x 23 cm, up to 8 kg.
What is the free under-seat bag size on SWISS?
The small bag allowance is 40 x 30 x 15 cm, and it is included in the fare.
What is the SWISS carry-on size?
The SWISS carry-on (hand luggage or cabin bag) size limit is 55 x 40 x 23 cm, about 21.7 x 15.7 x 9.1 inches.
Is hand luggage the same as carry-on on SWISS?
Yes. Hand luggage, cabin baggage and carry-on all mean the bag you take into the cabin. See the size and weight limits above for SWISS.