SWISS to fly the Airbus A350 between Zurich and Mumbai from 15 December

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) will deploy its Airbus A350-900 on the Zurich–Mumbai route from 15 December 2026, the airline announced on 5 November. It will be the first time the carrier's new long-haul cabin, branded SWISS Senses, is offered on flights to India.

The A350 will operate the route daily until 3 January 2027 and six days a week from 4 January, while Mumbai continues to be served daily. SWISS has mainly used the Airbus A330 on the route. The airline says the A350 shortens the flight by about 25 minutes, to around 8 hours 10 minutes, thanks to its lighter construction, more powerful engines and higher cruising altitude. The cabin has been entirely redesigned, with more comfort and privacy and newer entertainment systems with larger screens.

For now, the deployment is planned only for the 2026/27 winter timetable. SWISS also says its first A350 will keep its special "SWISS Wanderlust" livery for longer than originally planned, beyond the first quarter of 2027, with no end date set; the classic livery will return during a scheduled repaint.

SWISS has not said which aircraft will operate the route after the winter timetable, nor on the one day a week from January when the A350 is not scheduled. Passengers booked between Zurich and Mumbai should check the aircraft shown in their booking, as equipment can change.