Know exactly what food and service you’ll get on Swiss flights โ€“ from complimentary long-haul dining to European buy-on-board options, with all payment methods and regional specialties.

Special Meals

Swiss International Airline meals feature sausages with mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables, a side salad, a bread roll, dessert with berries, utensils, and even include a drawing kit with colored pencils.

Discover the range of special meals on offer.

Special Meals

Economy Class

What’s Included

Flight Type What You Get Cost
European Flights SWISS Saveurs buy-on-board menu + complimentary water & chocolate Paid service
Long-Haul International 2 complimentary meal services + welcome aperitif + Swiss wines & snacks Complimentary
Special Meals Multiple dietary options with 24-hour advance notice Complimentary

European Flights

SWISS Saveurs Concept

ร€ la carte buy-on-board program featuring pre-order and onboard purchase options.

Complimentary Items

Bottle of water

Swiss chocolate tablet

Tray with a burger, fries, pickles, lettuce, red onion slices, coleslaw, and a wrapped napkin on an airplane seat tray table. This gourmet offering reflects the quality of Swiss International Airline meals.
In-flight meal setup on a Swiss International Airlines tray table featuring a packaged salmon poke bowl and a utensils packet, with airline branding visible.
Menu titled "SWISS Saveurs" placed on an airplane fold-out tray table, displaying various Swiss International Airline meals. The tray and pocket on the back of the seat in front are visible.
A small chocolate bar with a red wrapper reading "Thank you for flying SWISS" sits on an airplane tray table.

Menu Options

Snacks, sandwiches, salads, desserts, plus a selection of drinks available for purchase.

Payment Methods

Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Maestro, Apple Pay, Google Pay

Explore the Swiss Saveurs Review

Long-Haul Economy Service

Enhanced Service Features

Two meal services plus snacks

Welcome aperitif after take off

Swiss wines and expanded snack selection

Premium Swiss cheeses (Gruyรจre, Appenzeller, Tรชte de Moine)

Airplane tray meal with rice, curry, vegetables, dessert, bread roll, butter, cucumber salad, and a cup of orange juice on a foldable tray table.
An airline meal on a tray with noodles, vegetable salad, fruit, a granola bar, a cup of orange juice, and a packaged napkin on an airplane tray table.
A SWISS Economy menu card placed on an airplane tray table, with part of the seatback visible in the background.
A selection of packaged snacks, including apricot tartlets and crackers, displayed in a tray on a service cart.
A small bottle of Bottega sparkling wine, two plastic cups with drinks, and a dish of mixed nuts on a tray table in a Swiss airline cabin.

Important Notes

European flights: Buy-on-board model with complimentary water and chocolate

Long-haul flights: Complimentary service with regional Swiss specialties

Payment: Cards and digital wallets accepted (no cash)

Special meals: 24-hour advance notice required

Bottom Line

Swiss operates different models by route. European flights use SWISS Saveurs buy-on-board with complimentary water and chocolate, while long-haul flights provide full complimentary service with two meal services, Swiss wines, regional cheeses, and enhanced comfort features on reusable trays.

FAQs

What meals are offered in Economy Class on SWISS airlines?

Long-haul flights include complimentary 2-service meals with meat and Hiltl vegetarian options. European flights use SWISS Saveurs buy-on-board program with complimentary water and Swiss chocolate.

Can I pre-order special meals on SWISS airlines?

Yes, multiple special meal options available including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, kosher, halal, and others. Must request 24 hours before departure via swiss.com or customer service.

Does SWISS airlines provide complimentary meals on European flights?

No meals included on European flights – SWISS Saveurs ร  la carte menu available for purchase. All passengers receive complimentary bottled water and Swiss chocolate.

Are there any special regional dishes served on SWISS flights?

Yes, SWISS Taste of Switzerland program on long-haul flights from Switzerland features regional cuisine and authentic Swiss cheeses like Gruyรจre, Appenzeller, and Tรชte de Moine.

Inflight Reviews of Swiss Airlines

- Review: The Swiss Inflight Experience - Review: Swiss First Class Experience Long Haul
Airplane tray meal with rice, curry, vegetables, dessert, bread roll, butter, cucumber salad, and a cup of orange juice on a foldable tray table.

SWISS Economy Class Food Review: Bangkok to Zurich

 All our Inflight Reviews
Inflight information
Guides
Inflight Reviews
About Swiss Airlines
Find another airline