Personal-item bag · 34 × 19 × 15 cm (13.4 × 7.5 × 5.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the depth
SWISS cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against SWISS' baggage page on 20 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
40 × 30 × 15 cm15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
55 × 40 × 23 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in
Weight: 8 kg (18 lb)
Will your bag fit SWISS?
Personal item. Free on every fare. One personal item on every fare and class.
Cabin bag. Included on every fare listed below. One carry-on bag of max 8 kg in Economy (except Economy Basic); Business and First get two.
What each SWISS fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Basic (short/medium-haul) | Included | Not included | Only one personal item (40 x 30 x 15 cm); no carry-on bag. Exception: HON Circle, Senator and Star Alliance Gold members may bring one carry-on bag free. |
| Economy Light / Comfort / Comfort Green / Flex (short/medium-haul) | Included | Included (8 kg) | 1 personal item plus 1 carry-on bag, max 8 kg. |
| Business (short/medium-haul) | Included | Included (8 kg) | 1 personal item plus 2 carry-on bags, each max 8 kg. |
| Economy / Premium Economy (long-haul) | Included | Included (8 kg) | 1 personal item plus 1 carry-on bag. |
| Business / First (long-haul) | Included | Included (8 kg) | 1 personal item plus 2 carry-on bags. |
Will a standard carry-on fit SWISS?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On SWISS it does not fit — 0.9 cm (0.4 in) too long. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, is right at the limit.
SWISS' cabin bag allowance holds about 51 litres. Only 37 of the 151 airlines we track have a bigger one.
Bags that fit SWISS
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 19 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 38 are within a centimeter. 660 fit the cabin bag size comfortably.
Personal item
Personal-item bag · 39.1 × 27.4 × 14.5 cm (15.4 × 10.8 × 5.7 in)
Tight 0.5 cm (0.2 in) to spare on the depth
Personal-item bag · 38.1 × 30.5 × 14 cm (15 × 12 × 5.5 in)
Tight 0.5 cm (0.2 in) too wide; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes
Personal-item bag · 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
Cabin bag
Carry-on suitcase · 19.1 × 12.8 × 8.9 in (48.5 × 32.5 × 22.6 cm)
Tight 0.4 cm (0.2 in) to spare on the depth; 5.1 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 45 × 38 × 20 cm (17.7 × 15 × 7.9 in)
Fits 2 cm (0.8 in) to spare on the width; 5.4 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 23 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.1 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 5.7 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
If your bag is too big at the gate
Bags handled at the airport cost more than pre-booked baggage; card only; CHF 60-110 / EUR 60-110 / USD 75-125 depending on route. Source
Power banks on SWISS
You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin; 100–160 Wh needs the airline's approval. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags. Max 2 per passenger. Charging and using power banks is prohibited (medical-device exception). Must not go in overhead locker; keep under seat, in seat pocket or on your person. Over 100 Wh needs approval. (in force since 15 January 2026)
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Economy Basic allows only a personal item on short/medium-haul.
- Power banks may not be stowed in the overhead locker.
- Using or charging power banks on board is prohibited.
- Airport baggage fees can only be paid by debit or credit card.
Airlines with similar limits
- Wizz Air: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
- Lufthansa: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
- Turkish Airlines: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
- SAS Scandinavian Airlines: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
SWISS bag questions
What size is the SWISS personal item?
SWISS' free personal item can be up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in). One personal item on every fare and class.
How big can a SWISS cabin bag be?
Up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), and no heavier than 8 kg (18 lb). The airline doesn’t say whether wheels and handles count, so measure them in.
Which bags fit SWISS' limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 19 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare and 660 fit the cabin bag size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on SWISS?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin; 100–160 Wh needs the airline's approval. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags.
Sources. hand baggage page · electronic devices and batteries page. Rules checked 20 October 2026. Some details the airline doesn’t publish are marked as such above. Airline staff have the final say at the gate. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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