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Swiss is the national airline of Switzerland, part of the Lufthansa Group and a Star Alliance member, with its hub in Zurich. This guide covers its hubs, network, fleet, cabins, baggage, check-in, Miles & More and airport transportation.

92
Aircraft
112
Destinations
ZRH, GVA
Hubs
Star Alliance
Alliance

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Swiss airports

SWISS's long-haul flights leave mainly from Zurich; Geneva has European routes and a flight to New York. Check the airport on your ticket before you book a transfer.

Zürich Airport Hub

ZRH · Zurich

The SWISS hub and the base for almost all of its long-haul flights. Check-in is at Check-in 1 and Check-in 3, and flights use the A, B/D and E gate areas.

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Geneva International Airport Hub

GVA · Geneva

The second SWISS base, with flights to European cities, seasonal leisure routes and New York JFK.

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Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport

AGP · Málaga

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Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport

ALC · Alicante

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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

AMS · Amsterdam

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Stockholm Arlanda Airport

ARN · Stockholm

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Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

ATH · Athens

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Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport

BCN · Barcelona

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Brindisi Airport

BDS · Brindisi

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Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport

BEG · Belgrade

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Berlin Brandenburg Airport Willy Brandt

BER · Berlin

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Suvarnabhumi Airport

BKK · Bangkok

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Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

BLQ · Bologna

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Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru

BLR · Bengaluru

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Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport

BOD · Bordeaux

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport

BOM · Mumbai

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Boston Logan International Airport

BOS · Boston

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Brussels Airport

BRU · Brussels

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Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport

BUD · Budapest

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Cairo International Airport

CAI · Cairo

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Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

CDG · Paris

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Copenhagen Kastrup Airport

CPH · Copenhagen

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Catania–Fontanarossa Airport

CTA · Catania

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Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport

DBV · Dubrovnik

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Indira Gandhi International Airport

DEL · Delhi

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Düsseldorf Airport

DUS · Düsseldorf

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Newark Liberty International Airport

EWR · Newark

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Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport

FCO · Rome

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Florence Airport, Peretola

FLR · Florence

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Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport

GDN · Gdańsk

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São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport

GRU · São Paulo

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Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport

HAM · Hamburg

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Hong Kong International Airport

HKG · Hong Kong

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Washington Dulles International Airport

IAD · Washington, D.C.

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Incheon International Airport

ICN · Seoul

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John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

JFK · New York

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O.R. Tambo International Airport

JNB · Johannesburg

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Kraków John Paul II International Airport

KRK · Kraków

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Los Angeles International Airport

LAX · Los Angeles

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London City Airport

LCY · London

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London Gatwick Airport

LGW · London

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London Heathrow Airport

LHR · London

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Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport

LIS · Lisbon

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Luxembourg Airport

LUX · Luxembourg City

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Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

MAD · Madrid

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Manchester Airport

MAN · Manchester

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Miami International Airport

MIA · Miami

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Marseille Provence Airport

MRS · Marseille

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Munich Airport

MUC · Munich

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Milan Malpensa International Airport

MXP · Milan

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Naples International Airport

NAP · Naples

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Nice Côte d'Azur Airport

NCE · Nice

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Narita International Airport

NRT · Tokyo

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Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport

OLB · Olbia

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Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport

OPO · Porto

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Chicago O'Hare International Airport

ORD · Chicago

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Oslo Airport, Gardermoen

OSL · Oslo

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Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport

OTP · Bucharest

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Palma de Mallorca Airport

PMI · Palma

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Falcone–Borsellino Airport

PMO · Palermo

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Václav Havel Airport Prague

PRG · Prague

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Shanghai Pudong International Airport

PVG · Shanghai

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San Francisco International Airport

SFO · San Francisco

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Singapore Changi Airport

SIN · Singapore

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Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport

SKG · Thessaloniki

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Vasil Levski Sofia Airport

SOF · Sofia

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Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza

TIA · Tirana

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Ben Gurion International Airport

TLV · Tel Aviv

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Venice Marco Polo Airport

VCE · Venice

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Vienna International Airport

VIE · Vienna

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Valencia Airport

VLC · Valencia

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Warsaw Chopin Airport

WAW · Warsaw

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Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

YUL · Montreal

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Toronto Pearson International Airport

YYZ · Toronto

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The airline

About Swiss

Schedules, aircraft assignments, terminals and fare rules can change. Confirm operational details directly with SWISS before travel.

Official name

Swiss International Air Lines Ltd.

Callsign

SWISS

Country

Switzerland

Founded

2002

Parent company

Lufthansa Group

Head office

Kloten (Zurich), Switzerland

Alliance

Star Alliance (member since 2006)

Frequent-flyer program

Miles & More

Official website

swiss.com

Swiss, officially Swiss International Air Lines and branded SWISS, is the national airline of Switzerland. It began flying on 31 March 2002, after Swissair stopped flying, and was built on Crossair, Swissair's former regional subsidiary. It is a separate company from Swissair. SWISS is headquartered in Kloten, next to Zurich Airport, is part of the Lufthansa Group and has been a Star Alliance member since 2006.

Its hub is Zurich Airport, and it also flies from Geneva. In summer 2026 its timetable covered 112 destinations, with flights across Europe and long-haul routes to North and South America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Edelweiss, its sister leisure airline, flies holiday routes from Zurich.

The fleet of about 92 aircraft combines Airbus A220 and A320-family jets for Europe with Airbus A330, A340, A350 and Boeing 777 widebodies for long-haul flights.

Network

Where Swiss flies

Routes and frequencies change with the season. Some flights sold with an LX flight number are operated by Edelweiss, Helvetic Airways or other partners; check the "operated by" line when you book.

Europe

Flights from Zurich and Geneva to capitals and large cities across Europe, plus seasonal routes to Mediterranean leisure airports.

North America

Flights from Zurich to cities including New York, Newark, Boston, Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, Montreal and Toronto, and from Geneva to New York JFK.

South America and Africa

Flights from Zurich to São Paulo, Johannesburg and Cairo.

Asia and the Middle East

Flights from Zurich to cities including Tokyo, Seoul, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok, Delhi, Mumbai and Tel Aviv, with Bengaluru from the 2026/27 winter timetable.

Aircraft

Swiss fleet

The figure of about 92 aircraft is the SWISS-owned fleet reported by the airline as of March 2026. More regional flights are operated for SWISS by Helvetic Airways and other partners. The aircraft shown at booking is not guaranteed until departure.

Boeing 777-300ER

The largest aircraft in the fleet, used on long-haul routes and the only type with a First cabin.

Airbus A350-900, A330-300 and A340-300

Long-haul widebodies. The A350 is new to the fleet and is replacing the A340.

Airbus A320 family

The A320, A320neo, A321 and A321neo fly European routes.

Airbus A220

The A220-100 and A220-300 fly shorter European routes from Zurich and Geneva.

On board

Swiss cabin classes

Cabins depend on the aircraft and route. Check the seat map and fare conditions before you buy.

First

On the Boeing 777-300ER only, a small cabin at the front of the aircraft on selected long-haul routes.

Business

On long-haul aircraft, lie-flat seats. On European flights, a separate forward cabin with priority services.

Premium Economy

On long-haul aircraft, a separate cabin with wider seats and more legroom than Economy.

Economy

The standard cabin. On European flights it is sold as Basic, Light, Comfort and Flex fares, with different baggage and change conditions.

Before you fly

Practical information

Baggage Cabin bags, checked bags, missing luggage

SWISS baggage allowances depend on the fare, cabin, route and Miles & More or Star Alliance status.

Carry-on

Every passenger can bring a personal item of up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm. Most fares add one carry-on bag of up to 55 x 40 x 23 cm and 8 kg, and Business and First allow two. Economy Basic fares in Europe include the personal item only.

Checked baggage

On long-haul routes the usual allowance is one 23 kg bag in Economy, two 23 kg bags in Premium Economy, two 32 kg bags in Business and three 32 kg bags in First. Light fares include fewer or no bags. In Europe, Basic and Light fares include no checked bag.

Special items

Sports equipment, pets, oversized items and medical equipment follow separate rules. Check the official SWISS baggage page before you fly.

Check-in and boarding Steps before departure

Online check-in on swiss.com or the SWISS app opens about a day before departure, and automatic check-in can send a mobile boarding pass 16 to 20 hours before departure. Airport desk times vary by airport and flight length.

  1. 1 Confirm

    Confirm the operating airline, airport and terminal.

  2. 2 Documents

    Review passport, visa and entry requirements for your destination and any transit point.

  3. 3 Check in

    Check in online or in the app as soon as it opens.

  4. 4 Boarding pass

    Download the mobile boarding pass or print it.

  5. 5 Arrive early

    Allow time for bag drop, security and, on flights outside the Schengen area, passport control.

Lounges

SWISS operates First, Senator and Business lounges in Zurich, in the A, D and E gate areas, plus an Alpine Lounge and an Arrival Lounge. Geneva has a SWISS Business, Senator and First lounge. Access depends on cabin, Miles & More or Star Alliance status, and the itinerary, so check the location and opening hours before you travel.

Loyalty program

Miles & More is the loyalty program of SWISS and the other Lufthansa Group airlines. Members earn miles on SWISS, Lufthansa Group and Star Alliance flights and with program partners and co-branded cards, and redeem them for award flights, upgrades and other rewards. Program rules change, so check your account for the conditions that apply to your trip.

Flight status and customer service Official sources

For current operational information, use SWISS's official services:

SWISS website

swiss.com for booking, check-in, trip management and flight status

SWISS app

Available for iOS and Android, with mobile boarding passes and flight notifications

Ground transport

Airport transportation for Swiss passengers

Public transport, authorized taxis, shared shuttles or a pre-booked private transfer. Arriving long-haul or with a lot of luggage is the case for booking ahead: fixed price, and a driver in arrivals with your name on a sign.

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Questions

Swiss FAQs

What are SWISS's airline codes?

SWISS's IATA code is LX, its ICAO code is SWR, and its callsign is SWISS.

What is SWISS's main hub?

Zurich Airport (ZRH). SWISS also flies from Geneva (GVA).

Is SWISS the same airline as Swissair?

No. Swissair stopped flying in 2002. SWISS was set up that year on the base of Crossair, Swissair's former regional airline, and today is part of the Lufthansa Group.

Is SWISS part of Star Alliance?

Yes. SWISS has been a Star Alliance member since 2006.

What is SWISS's frequent-flyer program?

Miles & More, the program shared by the Lufthansa Group airlines.

Where do you check in for SWISS in Zurich?

At Zurich Airport, SWISS check-in is at Check-in 1 and Check-in 3. Check your booking for the gate area.

Does SWISS fly to the United States?

Yes. SWISS flies from Zurich to New York JFK, Newark, Boston, Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington Dulles, and from Geneva to New York JFK.

Does SWISS fly to Cancún?

SWISS does not operate its own flights to Cancún. Edelweiss, its sister leisure airline in the Lufthansa Group, flies nonstop between Zurich and Cancún.

Does SWISS fly to Montreal?

Yes. SWISS flies between Zurich and Montreal-Trudeau (YUL).

What size carry-on can I bring on SWISS?

Most fares allow one carry-on bag of up to 55 x 40 x 23 cm and 8 kg, plus a personal item of up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm. Business and First allow two carry-on bags.

Is Airport Transportation affiliated with Swiss?

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Information reviewed in October 2026. Airline schedules, fleet figures, baggage rules and passenger services are subject to change.

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