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 baggageWeightSize* Short- & medium-haulLong-haul**
Economy and BusinessBigger than baggage allowancemax. 23 kgover
158 cm
CHF 120.- / EUR 120.-CHF 240.- / EUR 240.- 
EconomyHeavier than
allowance
24 - 32 kgmax.
158 cm
CHF 60.- / EUR 60.- CHF 120.- / EUR 120.- 
EconomyBigger and heavier
than allowance
24 - 32& kgover
158 cm
CHF 180.- / EUR 180.- CHF 360.- / EUR 360.- 

*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.

WeightSize*Short- & medium-haulLong-haul**
Economy and BusinessStandardmax.
23 kg
max. 158 cmCHF 90.- / EUR 90.-CHF 180.-  / EUR 180.-
Economy and BusinessOversizemax.
23 kg
over 158 cmCHF 210.-  / EUR 210.-CHF 420.-  / EUR 420.-
Economy and BusinessVery heavy24 - 32 kgmax. 158 cmCHF 150.-  / EUR 150.-CHF 300.-  / EUR 300.-
Economy and BusinessVery heavy and oversizemax.
32 kg
over 158 cmCHF 270.-  / EUR 270.-CHF 540.-  / EUR 540.-

*Size = length + width + height of baggage item

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

Lower rates on a 2nd baggage item

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

 WeightSize*Price
Economy and Economy Max2nd baggage item**max. 23 kgmax. 158 cmCHF 100.- / EUR 100.-

* Size = length + width + height of baggage item

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

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.- / EUR 14.- 
Economy standard seatIntercontinentalfrom CHF 14.- / EUR 14.- 
Economy emergency exit seat*Europe, North Africa and Jordanfrom CHF 30.- / EUR 30.- 
Economy emergency exit seat*Intercontinentalfrom CHF 55.- / EUR 55.- 
Economy MaxBogotáCHF 149.- / EUR 149.- 
Economy MaxBuenos AiresCHF 199.- / EUR 199.- 
Economy MaxCalgaryCHF 149.- / EUR 149.-
Economy MaxCancúnCHF 149.- / EUR 149.-
Economy MaxCape TownCHF 199.- / EUR 199.-
Economy MaxCartagenaCHF 149.- / EUR 149.-
Economy MaxColomboCHF 149.- / EUR 149.-
Economy MaxDenverCHF 149.- / EUR 149.-
Economy MaxHavanaCHF 179.- / EUR 179.-
Economy MaxKilimanjaroCHF 199.- / EUR 199.-
Economy MaxLas VegasCHF 149.- / EUR 149.-
Economy MaxLiberia (Guanacaste)CHF 149.- / EUR 149.-
Economy MaxMahé (Seychellen)CHF 199.- / EUR 199.-
Economy MaxMaledivesCHF 199.- / EUR 199.-
Economy MaxMauritiusCHF 199.- / EUR 199.-
Economy MaxMontego Bay (Jamaica)CHF 179.- / EUR 179.-
Economy MaxMuscatCHF 199.- / EUR 199.-
Economy MaxOrlandoCHF 149.- / EUR 149.-
Economy MaxPhuketCHF 179.- / EUR 179.-
Economy MaxPuerto PlataCHF 179.- / EUR 179.-
Economy MaxPunta CanaCHF 179.- / EUR 179.-
Economy MaxRio de JaneiroCHF 149.- / EUR 149.-
Economy MaxSan José (Costa Rica)CHF 149.- / EUR 149.-
Economy MaxTampa BayCHF 149.- / EUR 149.-
Economy MaxVancouverCHF 149.- / EUR 149.-
Economy MaxZanzibarCHF 199.- / EUR 199.-
Business CHF 0.00 / EUR 0.00

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.

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:

Flights to / fromCategory Normal
(up to 23 kg)*
Category Big
(up to 32 kg)**
EuropeCHF 0.- / EUR 0.-CHF 149.- / EUR 149.-
North Africa and JordanCHF 0.- / EUR 0.-CHF 201.- / EUR 201.-
Short-haul intercontinentalCHF 0.- / EUR 0.-CHF 287.- / EUR 287.-
Medium-haul intercontinentalCHF 0.- / EUR 0.-CHF 368.- / EUR 368.-
Long-haul intercontinentalCHF 0.- / EUR 0.-CHF 460.- / EUR 460.-

*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.).

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
EuropeCHF 69.- / EUR 69.-
North Africa and JordanCHF 92.- / EUR 92.-
Short-haul intercontinentalCHF 103.- / EUR 103.-
Medium-haul intercontinentalCHF 115.- / EUR 115.-
Long-haul intercontinentalCHF 126.- / EUR 126.-

Flights to / fromPrice kennel 1Price kennel 2- 5
EuropeCHF 115.- / EUR 115.-CHF 230.- / EUR 230.-
North Africa and JordanCHF 149.- / EUR 149.-CHF 299.- / EUR 299.-
Short-haul intercontinentalCHF 172.- / EUR 172.-CHF 346.- / EUR 346.-
Medium-haul intercontinentalCHF 195.- / EUR 195.-CHF 391.- / EUR 391.-
Long-haul intercontinentalCHF 218.- / EUR 218.-CHF 437.- / EUR 437.-

Services for children

Services for children are available for the following charges.

Flights to / fromPrice baby baskets*Price unaccompanied minor (UM)**
EuropeCHF 0.- / EUR 0.-CHF 95.- / EUR 95.-
North Africa and JordanCHF 0.- / EUR 0.-CHF 105.- / EUR 105.-
Short-haul intercontinental (Muscat)CHF 0.- / EUR 0.-CHF 105.- / EUR 105.-
Medium-haul intercontinental (Orlando, Tampa Bay)CHF 0.- / EUR 0.-CHF 140.- / EUR 140.-
Long-haul intercontinental (all except: Muscat, Orlando, Tampa Bay)CHF 0.- / EUR 0.-CHF 170.- / EUR 170.-

* 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.

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.