Swiss International Airlines to Introduce Direct Bengaluru-Zurich Air Service
Swiss International Air Lines Launches Nonstop Flights from Bengaluru to Zurich
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has announced the launch of new nonstop flights between Bengaluru and Zurich, further enhancing connectivity between Switzerland and India's leading technology and innovation hubs. The new service will operate five times weekly beginning in October 2026, offering customers seamless access between southern India and SWISS' global hub in Zurich, with onward connections across Europe and North America through the Lufthansa Group network.
The new eastbound LX 140 service will depart from Zurich daily (except Mondays and Wednesdays) at 13:20 and arrive in Bengaluru some nine hours later at 02:55 the following day. The westbound LX 141 service will leave Bengaluru daily (except Tuesdays and Thursdays) at 04:50 and arrive in Zurich at 10:50 the same day.
Bengaluru becomes Swiss airlines' latest destination in India and reflects the airline's continued focus on expanding its presence in strategically important growth markets. The new route is designed to meet strong demand from business travellers, the technology sector, premium leisure customers, and the growing Indian diaspora across Europe and beyond.
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According to Lufthansa Group Senior Director Regional Sales South Asia, Kevin Markette, India remains a strategically important market for the Lufthansa Group, and the airline is delighted to welcome Swiss International Air Lines to Bengaluru, one of the world's leading technology and innovation hubs. This new SWISS service significantly enhances connectivity for travellers from southern India, complementing the existing Lufthansa Group gateways from the city, Frankfurt and Munich.
Customers travelling on this new route will enjoy SWISS' award-winning onboard service across First, Business, and Economy Class, including premium lounges, high-quality Swiss cuisine, and effortless onward connections through Zurich Airport.
Table: SWISS' New Route Schedule
| Route | Departure Time (Zurich) | Arrival Time (Bengaluru) | Days of Operation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LX 140 (Eastbound) | 13:20 | 02:55 (following day) | Daily (except Mondays and Wednesdays) |
| LX 141 (Westbound) | 04:50 | 10:50 | Daily (except Tuesdays and Thursdays) |
The introduction of SWISS' direct BLR-ZRH service is a strong validation of the market maturity and long-term potential that Bengaluru continues to demonstrate, as highlighted by Girish Nair, Chief Operating Officer of Bangalore International Airport Limited. This non-stop link meets surging corporate and leisure demand, connecting India's Silicon Valley with a premier global financial capital.
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