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SWISS International Air Lines to launch nonstop Bengaluru-Zurich flights from October 2026
SWISS International Air Lines has announced the launch of a new nonstop service between Bengaluru and Zurich, further expanding connectivity between India and Europe. The new route will commence in October 2026 with five weekly flights and will position Bengaluru as SWISS’s latest destination in India. The service will provide onward access to destinations across Europe and North America through the broader Lufthansa Group network via Zurich.
The airline said the route is aimed at meeting growing demand from business travellers, the technology sector, premium leisure customers and the Indian diaspora travelling between southern India and Europe. Kevin Markette said India remains a strategically important market for the group and highlighted Bengaluru’s importance as a global technology and innovation centre.
“As our third Lufthansa Group gateway from the city, alongside Frankfurt and Munich, this new SWISS service significantly enhances connectivity for travellers from southern India,” he said.
Passengers travelling on the route will have access to SWISS services across First, Business and Economy Class, including premium lounges, Swiss-inspired onboard dining and onward international connectivity through Zurich Airport. The launch also strengthens Bengaluru’s growing international aviation network and reflects increasing long-haul demand from southern India.
Girish Nair said the service validates Bengaluru’s long-term aviation and business growth potential.
“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,” he said.
According to Bangalore International Airport Limited, the new route will also support seamless single-ticket domestic transfers through Bengaluru Airport’s network of 78 domestic destinations, including Tier II and Tier III cities.
The launch forms part of the Lufthansa Group’s broader India expansion strategy. The group said it plans to operate more than 70 weekly flights to and from India during the Winter 2026 schedule through its portfolio of airlines. Tickets for the new Bengaluru-Zurich route are now available through the airline’s official booking channels and travel agency partners.
