SWISS International Air Lines with a baby: infant fares, pushchairs, car seats and bassinets
What SWISS International Air Lines says about infant fares, baby baggage, pushchairs, car seats, bassinets and baby milk, taken only from SWISS International Air Lines's official pages. Last checked: 30 Oct 2026.
Key facts (last checked: 30 Oct 2026)
- Cabin pushchair limit: 55 × 40 × 23 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in
- Gate or aircraft door: Keep the buggy until shortly before boarding at most airports.
Units follow the UK / US switch in the header (cm and kg, or inches and lb).
Infant fare and lap-infant age
As a general rule 10% of the regular fare until the second birthday, with no seat (lap with a special belt); additional charges may apply. A child who turns 2 during the trip needs a seat for the whole journey.
Infant baggage allowance
Infants under 2 have no hand baggage of their own; their items go in the adult's allowance.
Pushchair and stroller rules
Free: a foldable stroller, foldable baby carriage, baby carrier or pocket buggy. Prams are checked in at the counter. At most airports you can keep a foldable pushchair or baby carrier until shortly before boarding and get it back on arrival (at the aircraft or on the carousel, depending on destination). Electric pushchairs aren't allowed.
Cabin: A fully collapsible pocket buggy no larger than 55 × 40 × 23 cm can come into the cabin as part of your carry-on allowance; if it takes you over, it goes in the hold.
Car seats and child restraints (CRS)
Needs a separate seat for infants. Child under 12 and under 27 kg; seat approved for aircraft. SWISS gives the seat size as 43 × 43 cm on its on-board page and the base limit as 40 × 40 cm in its FAQ, so check with SWISS for a seat between the two.
Bassinet or cot
Long-haul in all classes and Business on European flights: for babies up to 8 months, max 11 kg and 67 cm. Reserve cot and seat free through the Service Centre.
Baby food and milk
Milk and liquid baby food are allowed in hand baggage above the normal liquid limits, in quantities for the flight. Baby food (fruit and vegetable purées) on intercontinental flights, ordered up to 48 hours before.
Compare SWISS International Air Lines with 40 other airlines in our sortable airline pushchair limits table (cm and inches), check your buggy in the cabin size checker, or read pushchair allowances by airline, car seats on planes and bassinet rules.
Sources
- SWISS: children at the airport. Last checked: 30 Oct 2026
- SWISS: on board with children. Last checked: 30 Oct 2026
- SWISS: children FAQs. Last checked: 30 Oct 2026
Every rule on this page comes from SWISS International Air Lines's own website, read on 30 Oct 2026. Where the airline doesn't say something, we write "not stated by the airline" rather than guess. Rules change, so confirm with SWISS International Air Lines before you fly. Spotted a change? See our airline baby rule changes log.
FAQ
How much does a lap infant cost on SWISS International Air Lines?
As a general rule 10% of the regular fare until the second birthday, with no seat (lap with a special belt); additional charges may apply. A child who turns 2 during the trip needs a seat for the whole journey. (Checked 30 Oct 2026 on SWISS International Air Lines's official website.)
Can I take a pushchair on SWISS International Air Lines?
Free: a foldable stroller, foldable baby carriage, baby carrier or pocket buggy. Prams are checked in at the counter. At most airports you can keep a foldable pushchair or baby carrier until shortly before boarding and get it back on arrival (at the aircraft or on the carousel, depending on destination). Electric pushchairs aren't allowed. A fully collapsible pocket buggy no larger than 55 × 40 × 23 cm can come into the cabin as part of your carry-on allowance; if it takes you over, it goes in the hold. (Checked 30 Oct 2026 on SWISS International Air Lines's official website.)
Can my baby use a car seat on SWISS International Air Lines?
Needs a separate seat for infants. Child under 12 and under 27 kg; seat approved for aircraft. SWISS gives the seat size as 43 × 43 cm on its on-board page and the base limit as 40 × 40 cm in its FAQ, so check with SWISS for a seat between the two. (Checked 30 Oct 2026 on SWISS International Air Lines's official website.)
Does SWISS International Air Lines have bassinets or cots?
Long-haul in all classes and Business on European flights: for babies up to 8 months, max 11 kg and 67 cm. Reserve cot and seat free through the Service Centre. (Checked 30 Oct 2026 on SWISS International Air Lines's official website.)
Can I bring baby food and milk on SWISS International Air Lines?
Milk and liquid baby food are allowed in hand baggage above the normal liquid limits, in quantities for the flight. Baby food (fruit and vegetable purées) on intercontinental flights, ordered up to 48 hours before. (Checked 30 Oct 2026 on SWISS International Air Lines's official website.)
Compact pushchairs for flying
| Product | Weight | Folded size | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bugaboo Butterfly 2 | 7.3 kg (16.1 lbs) | 44.8 × 24.5 × 55.5 cm (17.6 × 9.6 × 21.8 in, IATA cabin-compatible) | £435 RRP / $479 MSRP | Check price at Bugaboo |
| Joolz Aer+ | 6 kg (13.2 lbs) | 53.5 × 45 × 21.5 cm (21.1 × 17.7 × 8.5 in) | £419 RRP / $449 MSRP | Check price at Joolz |
| Stokke YOYO3 (Babyzen YOYO) | 6.2 kg (13.6 lbs) | 52 × 44 × 18 cm (20.5 × 17.3 × 7.1 in, IATA cabin-size) | £399 RRP / $449 MSRP | Check price at Stokke |
| UPPAbaby Minu V2 | 7.7 kg (16.9 lbs) | 58.4 × 45.2 × 29.2 cm (23 × 17.8 × 11.5 in) | £399 RRP / $399 MSRP | Check price at UPPAbaby |
| Joie pact lite | 5.35 kg (11.8 lbs) | 46.8 × 26 × 54 cm (18.4 × 10.2 × 21.3 in) | Around £160 / $199 (varies by retailer) | Check price at Joie |
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