Edelweiss Air is a Swiss leisure airline, established in 1995. Operating under the IATA code 8L, it is a subsidiary of Swiss International Air Lines. Its main hub is Zurich Airport (ZRH), with a fleet size of approximately 15 aircraft (as of 2025). The airline primarily serves vacation destinations in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Edelweiss Air offers both short- and long-haul flights.
Year of Establishment: 1995
IATA Code: 8L
Main Hub: Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Fleet Size: Approximately 15 aircraft (as of 2025)
Top 5 Destinations: Palma de Mallorca, Tenerife, Dubai, Zanzibar, and Mauritius
Official Website: www.edelweissair.ch
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Edelweiss Air allows one free carry-on bag with a maximum weight of 8 kg. Checked baggage is subject to additional fees, with a standard allowance of 23 kg per piece for economy class. Excess baggage or additional items may incur extra charges.
| Category | Business Class | Economy Class / Economy Max |
|---|---|---|
| Carry-On Baggage | 2 pieces, each up to 55 x 40 x 23 cm and 8 kg; plus 1 personal item (e.g., handbag, laptop bag) up to 40 x 30 x 10 cm. | 1 piece up to 55 x 40 x 23 cm and 8 kg; plus 1 personal item up to 40 x 30 x 10 cm. |
| Checked Baggage | 2 pieces, each up to 32 kg and 158 cm total dimensions. | 1 piece up to 23 kg and 158 cm total dimensions. |
| Excess Baggage | Additional pieces: CHF 90 (short/medium-haul) or CHF 180 (long-haul). Overweight (24-32 kg): CHF 60 (short/medium-haul) or CHF 120 (long-haul). Oversize (over 158 cm): CHF 120 (short/medium-haul) or CHF 240 (long-haul). | Additional pieces: CHF 90 (short/medium-haul) or CHF 180 (long-haul). Overweight (24-32 kg): CHF 60 (short/medium-haul) or CHF 120 (long-haul). Oversize (over 158 cm): CHF 120 (short/medium-haul) or CHF 240 (long-haul). |
| Special Items | Sports equipment (e.g., skis, golf bags) up to 23 kg: free. Larger items (e.g., windsurfing boards) may incur fees. | Sports equipment up to 23 kg: free. Larger items may incur fees. |
| Prohibited Items | Items that could harm health and safety are not allowed. | Items that could harm health and safety are not allowed. |
Web Check-in
Through their official website Edelweiss Air Booking allows customers to check in online starting 48 hours before departure. You can perform online check-in anywhere between 48 hours and the flight departure to prevent delays at airports. After completing check-in procedures passengers can choose to either print their boarding pass or receive it through their mobile device.
Edelweiss Air advises its passengers to arrive at the airport between two and three hours before their departure schedules. Passengers booking international flights must check in at the counters beginning 3 hours before departure times. Before receiving airport entry passengers must show their valid ID while presenting booking details at the check-in counter or experience faster access through web check-in features.
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