Swiss flying to Southern India for the first time

(CONNECT) Swiss International Air Lines (Swiss) has significantly expanded its travel portfolio for the 2026/2027 winter schedule, as was reported in a statement. With Bengaluru (formerly Bangalore), the airline is adding a third destination in India, alongside Mumbai and Delhi.

Five direct flights per week are planned from Zurich. Flights with the number LX140 will operate daily except Mondays and Wednesdays, with a flight time of approximately nine hours. Return flights with flight number LX141 will operate daily except Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

With Bengaluru, Swiss is expanding its route network to include a city in Southern India for the first time. According to the announcement, India’s fourth-largest city is considered one of Asia’s leading centers of technology and innovation. Numerous European companies have also contributed to the city’s reputation as a major high-tech and innovation hub in recent years.

“India’s Silicon Valley has a lot to offer both leisure and business travelers, and is also a perfect gateway for exploring Southern India. Our new Bengaluru service is particularly aimed at meeting the growing demand among the business community for direct flights to this major technology hub,” commented Swiss CEO Jens Fehlinger.

With the expansion of its Airbus A350 fleet, Swiss is also expanding its SWISS Senses long-haul program. Following Boston and Seoul, the Airbus A350 will now also be deployed on routes to Johannesburg and Shanghai this winter. By the end of 2026, five A350s are expected to be part of the fleet overall. From Geneva, Swiss is discontinuing connections to Berlin, Hamburg and Pristina in the winter schedule. All in all, the airline will offer service to 88 destinations from Zurich and Geneva in its 2026/27 winter schedule. ce/ja