So how strict is Edelweiss Air baggage allowance?
If you are planning to go on an adventure with Edelweiss Air, it is important to know their luggage allowance and places before you book your flight.
In this post we will cover everything you need to know about Edelweiss Air baggage allowance and policies, so you can ensure that you enjoy your flight and avoid any inconvenience at the airport.
Let’s dive right in.
Carry-on Baggage
How strict is Edelweiss Air with carry-on baggage?
To ensure that your hand baggage can be stored in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you, please adhere to the following regulations:
Carry on baggage for Edelweiss Air is as follows:
| Business Class | Economy Class | |
| Baggage Pieces | 2 | 1 |
| size | 55 x 40 x 23 cm | 55 x 40 x 23 cm |
| Weight | 8 kg | 8 kg |
In addition of your carry on baggage you are also allowed to carry the following items free of charge
- Handbag, laptop bag or shoulder bag (maximum 40 x 30 x 10 cm)
- Car seat for children who have their own passenger seat
- A pair of crutches, arm or leg splints, other prostheses
- Medical equipment (please register any medical equipment with [email protected] beforehand)
Infants/childreen baggage under 2 years of age
Carry on baggage for infants must be combined with the adult accompanied and with the adults’ maximum permitted quantity.
Checked Baggage
Edelweiss Air Checked baggage depends on your booking ticket and travel destination:
| Business Class | Economy Class / Economy Max | |
| General Allowance | 2 x 32 kg | 1 x 23 kg |
| Travels commencing in / to Sri Lanka / Vietnam | 2 x 32 kg | 2 x 23 kg |
| Children 2 – 12 years of age | 2 x 32 kg plus car seat / stroller / buggy | 1 x 23 kg plus car seat / stroller / buggy |
| Children 2 – 12 years of age – Free baggage allowance for travels commencing in / to Sri Lanka / Vietnam | 2 x 32 kg plus car seat / stroller / buggy | 2 x 23 kg plus car seat / stroller / buggy |
| Infant 0 – 2 years of age | 1 x 23 kg plus car seat / stroller / buggy | 1 x 23 kg plus car seat / stroller / buggy |
Excess Baggage
If you want to travel with more or exceed Edelweiss Air baggage allowance and excess baggage fee will apply as described below:
| size & weight | Short & medium haul | Long haul | |
| Bigger than baggage allowance | larger than 158 cm / max. 23 kg | CHF 120.- | CHF 240.- |
| Heavier than baggage allowance (Economy Class) | max. 158 cm / 24-32 kg | CHF 60.- | CHF 120.- |
| Bigger and heavier than baggage allowance (Economy Class) | larger than 158 cm / 24-32 kg | CHF 180.- | CHF 360.- |
Additional Baggage
If you want to buy additional baggage, its preferable to book it online on Edelweiss Air website up to 4 days before departure
The following table contains information on the charges per way regardless of travel class.
short- & medium-haul flights
| Size | Weight | Price per leg | |
| Standard size | max. 158 cm | max. 23 kg | CHF 90.- |
| Oversize | larger than 158 cm | max. 23 kg | CHF 210.- |
| Extra heavy | max. 158 cm | 24-32 kg | CHF 150.- |
| Extra heavy and oversize | larger than 158 cm | 24-32 kg | CHF 270.- |
longhaul flights
| Size | Weight | Price per leg | |
| Standard size | max. 158 cm | max. 23 kg | CHF 180.- |
| Oversize | larger than 158 cm | max. 23 kg | CHF 420.- |
| Extra heavy | max. 158 cm | 24-32 kg | CHF 300.- |
| Extra heavy and oversize | larger than 158 cm | 24-32 kg | CHF 540.- |
Special baggage
To transport your sporting equipment,normal (max. 23 kg) travels free of charge on all Edelweiss Air flights. For every further piece of sports equipment category normal the additional luggage fee applies.
Please register your sports equipment of category normal during your booking or online until 4 days before departure. find more about Edelweiss Air Sport equipment.
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