SWISS expands A350 operations to Mumbai

SWISS will expand its Airbus A350-900 operations by introducing the aircraft on its Zurich-Mumbai route from 15 December 2026. The deployment will bring the airline's new 'SWISS Senses' long-haul travel experience to India for the first time.

The completely redesigned cabin offers enhanced comfort and privacy, alongside advanced in-flight entertainment systems with larger screens.

SWISS will operate daily Airbus A350 flights to Mumbai until 3 January 2027. From 4 January, the aircraft will be deployed six times a week, while the airline will continue to serve the route daily. The airline currently plans to operate the A350 on the route only during the 2026/27 winter schedule.

SWISS has primarily operated Airbus A330 aircraft on its Mumbai route. The introduction of the A350 will cut the flight time from Zurich to Mumbai by around 25 minutes, bringing it down to approximately 8 hours and 10 minutes. The aircraft's lighter construction, more powerful engines and higher cruising altitude will contribute to the reduced travel time.

SWISS has also announced an extension of the special 'SWISS Wanderlust' livery on its first Airbus A350 beyond the originally planned period. The airline had initially intended to retain the design until the first quarter of 2027 but has now decided to keep it for longer.

SWISS has not yet decided how long the aircraft will retain its special livery. It plans to repaint the aircraft in the classic SWISS livery during a scheduled repainting.

The airline recently launched flights to Bengaluru, making it the third Indian city after Delhi and Mumbai to be served by its Airbus A330. SWISS currently operates five weekly nonstop flights between Zurich and Bengaluru.

The eastbound LX 140 service departs Zurich at 13:20 on all days except Mondays and Wednesdays, arriving in Bengaluru at 02:55 the following day after a flight of approximately nine hours. The westbound LX 141 service departs Bengaluru at 04:50 on all days except Tuesdays and Thursdays, arriving in Zurich at 10:50 the same day.