Five weekly nonstop flights link India’s technology hub with Zurich, with onward connections across Europe and North America through the Lufthansa Group network
Swiss International Air Lines is launching new nonstop flights between Bengaluru and Zurich, further enhancing connectivity between Switzerland and India’s leading technology and innovation hub.
The new service will operate five times weekly beginning in October 2026, offering customers seamless access between southern India and SWISS’s global hub in Zurich, with onward connections across Europe and North America through the Lufthansa Group network.
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Bengaluru becomes SWISS’s 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.
Kevin Markette, Lufthansa Group Senior Director – Regional Sales South Asia, said: “India remains a strategically important market for the Lufthansa Group, and we are delighted to welcome Swiss International Air Lines to Bengaluru – one of the world’s leading technology and innovation hubs. 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. Customers can now enjoy a truly premium Swiss travel experience – including First Class on every flight – combined with seamless access to Europe and North America via our Zurich hub.”
Customers travelling on this new route will enjoy SWISS’s award-winning onboard service across First, Business and Economy Class, including premium lounges, high-quality Swiss cuisine, and effortless onward connections through Zurich Airport.
Girish Nair, Chief Operating Officer of Bangalore International Airport Limited, said: “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. This non-stop link meets surging corporate and leisure demand, connecting India’s Silicon Valley with a premier global financial capital. Supported by BLR Airport’s domestic network spanning 78 destinations, the new service will also enable efficient single-ticket transfers for passengers across Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities in India.”
SWISS’ new Bengaluru service reinforces the broader commitment of the Lufthansa Group to the Indian market, where the Group continues to expand connectivity and customer choice through its portfolio of airlines, offering 70+ weekly flights in the Winter 2026 schedule.
Tickets for the new Zurich–Bengaluru route are available through swiss.com and via travel agency partners.
