Edelweiss Air vs SWISS
Side-by-side comparison of Edelweiss Air and SWISS: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
| Edelweiss Air | SWISS | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Switzerland | Switzerland |
| Founded | 1995 | 2002 |
| Type | Full-service airline | Full-service airline |
| Alliance | - | Star Alliance |
| Main hubs | Zurich Airport | Zurich Airport, Geneva Airport |
| Aircraft types | 2 | 9 |
| Cabin bag weight | - | 8 kg (18 lb) |
| Cabin bag size | - | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (22 × 16 × 9 in) |
| Checked bag (Economy) | - | 1 piece · 23 kg (51 lb) |
| Extra bag fee | - | from 50 EUR (≈ 58 USD) |
| Online check-in opens | 24 h | 24 h |
| Online check-in closes | - | 1 h |
| Airport check-in fee | free | free |
| Customer service phone | +41 (0) 848 333 593 | +41 848 700 700 |
Key differences
- SWISS is a Star Alliance member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.
Other comparisons
Allowances shown are for the basic Economy fare on most routes. Fees are the lowest published prices and change often - confirm on the official websites before booking.

