Free baggage allowance

You may take the following number of baggage items at no additional cost. It is included in your ticket.

Please note: For all pieces the maximum dimension (height + width + depth) of 158 cm per piece applies.

Does not apply for codeshare flights or flight itineraries combined with other airlines and tickets without a check-in baggage allowance (Light Fares).

 Business ClassEconomy Class / Economy Max
General Allowance2 x 32 kg1 x 23 kg
Travels commencing in / to Sri Lanka / Vietnam2 x 32 kg2 x 23 kg
Children 2 - 12 years of age2 x 32 kg plus car seat / stroller / buggy1 x 23 kg plus car seat / stroller / buggy
Children 2 - 12 years of age - Free baggage allowance for travels commencing in / to Sri Lanka / Vietnam2 x 32 kg plus car seat / stroller / buggy2 x 23 kg plus car seat / stroller / buggy
Infant 0 - 2 years of age1 x 23 kg plus car seat / stroller / buggy1 x 23 kg plus car seat / stroller / buggy

 

Business ClassEconomy Class
Quantity of baggage items21
Size per baggage item55 x 40 x 23 cm55 x 40 x 23 cm
Weight per baggage item8 kg8 kg

Excess & additional baggage

You can buy additional kilos of baggage allowance. Book your excess and additional baggage online up to four days before departure.

Excess baggageEurope (incl. Morroco and Tunisia)Levant and EgyptShort-haul intercontinental (Muscat)Medium-haul intercontinental (Tampa Bay)Long-haul intercontinetal (all except: Muscat, Tampa Bay)
Bigger (over 158 cm) OR heavier (over 24 - 32 kg) than baggage allowanceCHF 60.- 
EUR 50.-
GBP 55.- 
USD 60.-
CAD 75.-
CHF 85.-
EUR 75.-
GBP 80.-
USD 85.-
CAD 110.-
CHF 115.-
EUR 100.-
GBP 105.-
USD 115.-
CAD 150.-
CHF 140.-
EUR 120.-
GBP 130.-
USD 140.-
CAD 180.-
CHF 170.-
EUR 150.-
GBP 155.-
USD 170.-
CAD 220.-
Bigger (over 158 cm) AND heavier (over 24 - 32 kg)
than allowance 
CHF 115.-
EUR 100.-
GBP 105.-
USD 115.-
CAD 150.-
CHF 170.-
EUR 150.-
GBP 155.-
USD 170.-
CAD 220.-
CHF 230.-
EUR 200.-
GBP 210.-
USD 230.-
CAD 300.-
CHF 275.-
EUR 240.-
GBP 255.-
USD 275.-
CAD 360.-
CHF 345.-
EUR 300.-
GBP 320.-
USD 345.-
CAD 440.-

*Size = length + width + height of baggage item

**Cuba: Please note that only cash is accepted for payment at the airport.

Please note: Any items of baggage weighing more than 32 kg will not be processed at the desk, but need to be checked in separately as bulky cargo.

The amounts in the table are reference values: in Swiss francs for Switzerland, in Euros for all European countries excluding Switzerland, in GBP for all countries in the United Kingdom, in USD for all countries outside Europe, in CAD for Canada. Currency conversion may result in price differences.

 Europe  (incl. Morocco and Tunisia)Levant and EgyptShort-haul intercontinental (Muscat)Medium-haul intercontinental (Tampa Bay)Long-haul intercontinental (all except: Muscat, Tampa Bay)
Standard size
Circumference*: max. 158 cm
Weight: max. 23 kg
from CHF 75.-
from EUR 65.-
form GBP 70.-
from USD 75.-
from CAD 955.-
from CHF 90.-
from EUR 80.-
fro GBP 85.-
from USD 90.-
from CAD 120.- 
from CHF 140.-
from EUR 120.-
from GBP 130.-
from USD 140.-
from CAD 180.-
from CHF 185.-
from EUR 160.-
from GBP 170.-
from USD 185.-
from CAD 240.-
from CHF 230.-
from EUR 200.-
from GBP 210.-
from USD 230.-
from CAD 300.-

Oversize 
Circumference*: larger than 158 cm
Weight: max. 23 kg


OR


Extra heavy
Circumference*: max. 158 cm
Weight: 24-32kg

CHF 150.-
EUR 130.-
GBP 140.-
USD 150.-
CAD 195.-
CHF 200.-
EUR 175.-
GBP 185.-
USD 200.-
CAD 260.-
CHF 285.-
EUR 250.-
GBP 260.-
USD 285.-
CAD 375.-
CHF 370.-
EUR 320.-
GBP 340.-
USD 370.-
CAD 480.-
CHF 460.-
EUR 400.-
GBP 400.-
USD 460.-
CAD 600.-
Extra heavy AND oversize
Circumference*: larger than 158 cm
Weight: 24-32 kg
CHF 205.-
EUR 180.-
GBP 190.-
USD 205.-
CAD 270.-
CHF 285.-
EUR 250.-
GBP 260.-
USD 285.-
CAD 375.-
CHF 400.-
EUR 350.-
GBP 370.-
USD 400.-
CAD 525.-
CHF 505.-
EUR 440.-
GBP 370.-
CHF 505.-
CAD 660.-
CHF 635.-
EUR 550.-
GBP 550.-
USD 635.-
CAD 825.-

* Circumference = length + width + height of baggage item

The amounts in the table are reference values: in Swiss francs for Switzerland, in Euros for all European countries excluding Switzerland, in GBP for all countries in the United Kingdom, in USD for all countries outside Europe, in CAD for Canada. Currency conversion may result in price differences.

Lower rates on a 2nd baggage item

For flights to/from South Africa, Canada and USA the following lower rate is available.

  WeightSize*
Economy and Economy Max2nd baggage item**max. 23 kgmax. 158 cm

* Size = length + width + height of baggage item

** Second bag fee only applies in connection with travel to/from South Africa, Canada, Mexiko, Costa Rica, Colombia and USA.

 Price per leg
Flights to / from USA, Canada, Mexico und Costa Ricafrom CHF 90.- 
from EUR 80.-
from GBP 85.-
from USD 90.-
from CAD 90.-
Flights to / from South Africa
from CHF 115.- 
from EUR 100.-
from GBP 105.-
from USD 115.-
from CAD 150.-
Flights to / from Colombia
from CHF 155.-
from EUR 135.-
from GBP 145.-
from USD 155.-
from CAD 200.-

The amounts in the table are reference values: in Swiss francs for Switzerland, in Euros for all European countries excluding Switzerland, in GBP for all countries in the United Kingdom, in USD for all countries outside Europe, in CAD for Canada. Currency conversion may result in price differences.

Seat reservation

Reserve your preferred seat online up to 4 days before departure.

Flights to / fromPrice 
Economy standard seatEurope, North Africa and Jordanfrom CHF 14.- 
from EUR 12.-
from GBP 10.-
from USD 14.-
from CAD 18.-
Economy standard seatIntercontinentalfrom CHF 30.- 
from EUR 25.-
from GBP 25.-
from USD 30.-
from CAD 37.-
Economy emergency exit seat*Europe, North Africa and Jordanfrom CHF 14.-
from EUR 12.-
from GBP 10.-
from USD 14.-
from CAD 18.-
Economy emergency exit seat*Intercontinentalfrom CHF 65.-
from EUR 60.-
from GBP 51.-
from USD 65.-
from CAD 75.-
Economy MaxLong-haulfrom CHF 129.- 
from EUR 119.-
from GBP 109.-
from USD 129.-
from CAD 175.-

Seats for special-category passengers will remain free of charge according to their requirements.
Passengers who booked their flight on flyedelweiss.com please contact the Service Center +41 (0)848 333 593 or services@flyedelweiss.com.
All other guests secure their free seat reservation through their booking office.

*Passengers with limited mobility, infants and children under the age of 16, unaccompanied minors as well as those travelling with an animal in cabin may not sit in emergency row seat.

Fees for seat reservations apply per person and sector/flight leg. You must book a flight before reserving a seat. Seat reservations may be done online up to 4 days prior to departure.

The amounts in the table are reference values: in Swiss francs for Switzerland, in Euros for all European countries excluding Switzerland, in GBP for all countries in the United Kingdom, in USD for all countries outside Europe, in CAD for Canada. Currency conversion may result in price differences.

Sport equipment

Every sport equipment (category normal) is free of charge on all flights if within the free baggage allowance (max. 23 kg and up to 158 cm maximum dimension) of the ticket. We advise to pack bycicles and / or sport equipment carefully and appropriately. Edelweiss assumes no liability for broken content of your luggage.

For all flights the following table applies:

*The first sport bag category normal is offered free of charge all flights. For every additional sport bag the additional baggage conditions apply. Only valid on flights operated by Edelweiss. Does not apply for codeshare flights or flight itineraries combined with other airlines and tickets without a check-in baggage allowance (Light Fares) .

**The sport bag conditions are to be paid for the first sport bag category big on long-haul flights or short-and middle-haul flights. For every additional sport bag the additional baggage conditions apply.

Important note: The sports baggage may only contain the effective equipment (no additional clothing, shoes, etc.).

The amounts in the table are reference values: in Swiss francs for Switzerland, in Euros for all European countries excluding Switzerland, in GBP for all countries in the United Kingdom, in USD for all countries outside Europe, in CAD for Canada. Currency conversion may result in price differences.

Flights to / fromCategory Normal
(up to 23 kg)*
Category Big
(up to 32 kg)**
Europe (incl. Morocco and Tunisia)CHF 0.- 
EUR 0.-
GBP 0.-
USD 0.-
CAD 0.-
CHF 150.-
EUR 130.- 
GBP 140.-
USD 150.- 
CAD 195.-
Levant and EgyptCHF 0.- 
EUR 0.-
GBP 0.-
USD 0.-
CAD 0.-
CHF 200.- 
EUR 175.- 
GBP 185.-
USD 200.- 
CAD 260.-
Short-haul intercontinental (Muscat)CHF 0.- 
EUR 0.-
GBP 0.-
USD 0.-
CAD 0.-
CHF 285.- 
EUR 250.- 
GBP 260.-
USD 285.- 
CAD 375.-
Medium-haul intercontinental (Tampa Bay)CHF 0.- 
EUR 0.-
GBP 0.-
USD 0.-
CAD 0.-
CHF 370.-
EUR 320.- 
GBP 340.-
USD 370.- 
CAD 480.-
Long-haul intercontinental (all except: Muscat, Tampa Bay)CHF 0.- 
EUR 0.-
GBP 0.-
USD 0.-
CAD 0.-
CHF 460.- 
EUR 400.- 
GBP 425.-
USD 460.- 
CAD 600.-

CategoryDefinitionNumber of bags allowedMaximum dimensions
Bike1 regular bike (no motor and no E-Bike*)
OR
1 special children's trolley to use with a bike
OR
1 One-Wheel-Bike (up to max. 23 kg incl. packaging)
1275cm
(height+width+depth)
Boards longAny boards for sports purpose with a maximum length of 3,15 meters1315cm
(length only)
Boards smallAny boards for sport purpose with a maximum length of 2 meters1200cm
(length only)
Fishing equipment1 bag containing fishing rod
1 bag containing fishing accessories
2200cm
(height+width+depth)
Golf equipment1 golf bag containing 1 set of golf clubs, golf balls and tees
1 pair of golf shoes
1200cm
(height+width+depth)
(Ice) Hockey equipment1 hockey bag
1 hockey stick
1 pair of ice skates
1 set of body protection
1 helmet
2200cm
(height+width+depth)
Scuba diving equipment1 bag containing one empty tank bottle
1 bag containing diving accessories such as
snorkel, fins, wetsuit, BCD-jacket, mask, lamp (please check dangerous goods regulations)
2200cm
(height+width+depth)
Sport / hunting firearms**1 bag containing the weapon
1 bag containing the ammunition
2158cm
(height+width+depth)
Winter sports equipment1 bag containing one pair of ski OR one
snowboard
1 bag containing one pair of ski poles and
one pair of ski- OR snowboard shoes
1 helmet
2200cm
(length only)

*E-Bikes cannot be accepted due to security reasons, unless the battery is not being transported.

**No sporting / hunting firearms and ammunition are allowed to be transported on flights to Scotland. On flights to all other holiday destinations, the transport of weapons has to be preregistered. Those guests who have made their booking via flyedelweiss.com, are kindly requested to contact our Service Center +41 (0)848 333 593 or services@flyedelweiss.com until latest 4 days prior to departure, to book their weapons. All other guests are requested to contact their booking agent.

CategoryDefinitionNumber of bags allowedMaximum dimensions
Hang gliding equipment1 Hang gliding equipment in one bag1350cm
(height+width+depth)
315cm
(length)
Tandem Bike1 Tandem with max. 2 seats (no motor and no E-Bike*)1350cm
(height+width+depth)
315cm
(length)

* E-Bikes cannot be accepted due to security reasons, unless the battery is not being transported.

Medical

Our medical equipments and services on board are available for the following charges.

 Service TypeShort / Medium haulLong haul
Economy and BusinessEscort for passengers with impaired hearing or visionCHF 0.00 / EUR 0.00CHF 0.00 / EUR 0.00
Economy and BusinessOxygen bottleCHF 300.- / EUR 300.-CHF 450.- / EUR 450.-
Economy and BusinessWheelchair accompanying service up and down steps (WCHS)CHF 0.00 / EUR 0.00CHF 0.00 / EUR 0.00
Economy and BusinessWheelchair accompanying service for ramp (WCHR)CHF 0.00 / EUR 0.00CHF 0.00 / EUR 0.00
Economy and BusinessWheelchair accompanying service all the way to seat (WCHC)CHF 0.00 / EUR 0.00CHF 0.00 / EUR 0.00
Economy and BusinessMedical equipment: shotsCHF 0.00 / EUR 0.00CHF 0.00 / EUR 0.00
Economy and BusinessOther medical equipmentCHF 0.00 / EUR 0.00CHF 0.00 / EUR 0.00
Economy and BusinessPortable oxygen concentrator (POC/CPAP)CHF 0.00 / EUR 0.00CHF 0.00 / EUR 0.00

Wheelchair assistance may be ordered up to 4 days prior to departure.

Seats for special-category passengers will remain free of charge according to their requirements.
Passengers who booked their flight on flyedelweiss.com please contact the Service Center +41 (0)848 333 593 or services@flyedelweiss.com.
All other guests secure their free seat reservation through their booking office
.

Special meal

On Edelweiss flights all special meals are free of charge. Special meal orders may be placed online up to 4 days prior to departure.

Flying with animals

For the transportation of your animal, the following charges apply.

Flights to / fromPrice
Europe (incl. Morocco and Tunisia) CHF 70.- / EUR 60.- / GBP 65.- / USD 70.- / CAD 90.-
Levant and EgyptCHF 90.- / EUR 80.- / GBP 85.- / USD 90.- / CAD 120.-
Short-haul intercontinental (Muscat)CHF 100.- / EUR 90.- / GBP 95.- / USD 100.- / CAD 135.-
Medium-haul intercontinental (Tampa Bay)CHF 115.- / EUR 100.- / GBP 105.- / USD 115.- / CAD 150.-
Long-haul intercontinental (all except: Muscat, Tampa Bay)CHF 125.- / EUR 110.- / GBP 115.- / USD 125.- / CAD 165.-

The amounts in the table are reference values: in Swiss francs for Switzerland, in Euros for all European countries excluding Switzerland, in GBP for all countries in the United Kingdom, in USD for all countries outside Europe, in CAD for Canada. Currency conversion may result in price differences.

Flights to / fromPrice kennel 1Price kennel 2- 5
Europe (incl. Morocco and Tunisia) CHF 115.- 
EUR 100.- 
GBP 105.- 
USD 115.- 
CAD 150.-
CHF 230.- 
EUR 200.- 
GBP 210.- 
USD 230.- 
CAD 300.-
Levant and Egypt CHF 150.- 
EUR 130.- 
GBP 140.- 
USD 150.- 
CAD 195.-
CHF 300.-
EUR 260.- 
GBP 275.- 
USD 300.-
CAD 390.-
Short-haul intercontinental (Muscat)CHF 170.- 
EUR 150.- 
GBP 155.- 
USD 170.- 
CAD 225.-
CHF 345.- 
EUR 300.- 
GBP 320.- 
USD 345.- 
CAD 450.-
Medium-haul intercontinental (Tampa Bay)CHF 195.- 
EUR 170.- 
GBP 180.- 
USD 195.- 
CAD 255.-
CHF 390.- 
EUR 340.- 
GBP 360.- 
USD 390.- 
CAD 510.-
Long-haul intercontinental (all except: Muscat, Tampa Bay)CHF 220.- 
EUR 190.- 
GBP 200. 
USD 220.- 
CAD 285.- 
CHF 440.-
EUR 380.-
GBP 405.- 
USD 440.- 
CAD 570.-

The amounts in the table are reference values: in Swiss francs for Switzerland, in Euros for all European countries excluding Switzerland, in GBP for all countries in the United Kingdom, in USD for all countries outside Europe, in CAD for Canada. Currency conversion may result in price differences.

Services for children

Services for children are available for the following charges.

Flights to / fromPrice baby baskets*Price unaccompanied minor (UM)**
Europe (incl. Morocco and Tunisia)CHF 0.- 
EUR 0.-
GBP 0.-
USD 0.-
CAD 0.-
CHF 95.-
EUR 85.- 
GBP 90.- 
USD 95.- 
CAD 135.-
Levant and EgyptCHF 0.- 
EUR 0.-
GBP 0.-
USD 0.-
CAD 0.-
CHF 105.- 
EUR 95.-
GBP 100.-
USD 105.-
CAD 145.-
Short-haul intercontinental (Muscat)CHF 0.- 
EUR 0.-
GBP 0.-
USD 0.-
CAD 0.-
CHF 130.-
EUR 115.-
GBP 120.-
USD 130.-
CAD 175.-
Medium-haul intercontinental (Tampa Bay)CHF 0.- 
EUR 0.-
GBP 0.-
USD 0.-
CAD 0.-
CHF 140.-
EUR 125.-
GBP 130.-
USD 140.-
CAD 190.-
Long-haul intercontinental (all except: Muscat, Tampa Bay)CHF 0.- 
EUR 0.-
GBP 0.-
USD 0.-
CAD 0.-
CHF 170.-
EUR 150.-
GBP 155.- 
USD 170.-
CAD 230.-

* Baby baskets may be ordered for babies up to 8 months (max. 11 kg or 70 cm). The number of baby baskets on-board is limited, thus your reservation is essential. Baby baskets can only be installed on certain seats on-board.

Seats for passengers travelling with an infant with bassinet facility remain free of charge
- 1 adult travelling with an infant with bassinet facility and another child/other children (up to 11yrs), the accompanying child/ren are entitled to seat reservation free of charge.
- If 1 or more adults are travelling with an infant with bassinet facility, only the adult with the infant gets a free seat due to mandatory seating for the bassinet.
All other passengers (adults and children) need to pay for their seats.
 
Passengers who booked their flight on flyedelweiss.com please contact the Service Center +41 (0)848 333 593 or services@flyedelweiss.com.
All other guests secure their free seat reservation through their booking office.

** Should a child be travelling alone („unaccompanied minor“), UM service will provide care for the child at the airport and on-board. An online reservation may be placed up to 4 days prior to departure.

Seat reservation for unaccompanied minors:
Passengers who booked their flight on flyedelweiss.com please contact the Service Center +41 (0)848 333 593 or services@flyedelweiss.com.
All other guests secure their free seat reservation through their booking office.

The amounts in the table are reference values: in Swiss francs for Switzerland, in Euros for all European countries excluding Switzerland, in GBP for all countries in the United Kingdom, in USD for all countries outside Europe, in CAD for Canada. Currency conversion may result in price differences.

Important notice for codeshare and interline flights to / from USA

Please note that fees for baggage and optional services on flights operated by a codeshare or interline partner may differ from the fees for baggage and optional services charged by Edelweiss.

Please note that daily exchange rates apply.