SWISS to introduce Airbus A350 service to Mumbai from mid-December

SWISS is expanding its Airbus A350-900 operations and will introduce the new aircraft on its Zurich-Mumbai route from 15 December 2026. This will bring the new “SWISS Senses” long-haul travel experience to flights to India for the first time.

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) will introduce its new Airbus A350 on flights between Zurich and Mumbai from 15 December 2026. Travelers to India will thus be able to enjoy the new “SWISS Senses” long-haul travel experience for the first time. The entirely redesigned cabin offers greater comfort and privacy, along with state-of-the-art entertainment systems featuring larger screens.

SWISS will operate daily Airbus A350 flights to Mumbai until 3 January 2027. From 4 January, the airline will use the A350 on six days a week while continuing to serve Mumbai daily. For now, SWISS plans to operate the Airbus A350 on this route only during the 2026/27 winter timetable period.

Until now, SWISS has primarily served Mumbai with Airbus A330 aircraft. The Airbus A350 will reduce the flight time from Zurich to Mumbai by around 25 minutes to approximately 8 hours and 10 minutes. Its lighter construction, more powerful engines and higher cruising altitude all contribute to the shorter flight time.

“SWISS Wanderlust” to remain in the skies longer

SWISS will keep the special “SWISS Wanderlust” livery on its first Airbus A350 longer than originally planned. The airline initially intended to retain the elaborate design until the first quarter of 2027 but has now decided to extend its use beyond that period.

SWISS has not yet determined how long the aircraft will continue flying in its special livery. The airline plans to restore the classic SWISS livery during an already scheduled repainting.

About SWISS

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is Switzerland’s leading air carrier. With one of Europe’s most advanced aircraft fleets, SWISS is a premium airline that provides direct flights from Zurich and Geneva to keep Switzerland connected with Europe and the world. Its Swiss WorldCargo division offers an extensive range of airport-to-airport airfreight services for high-value, time-critical and care-intensive consignments. SWISS embodies Switzerland’s traditional values and is dedicated to delivering the highest product and service quality. The company also helps drive the decarbonization of the airline sector by modernizing its aircraft fleet, using sustainable aviation fuels and bringing ever greater efficiency to its operational processes. SWISS is part of the Lufthansa Group, and is also a member of Star Alliance, the world’s biggest airline network.

About Lufthansa Group

The Lufthansa Group is an aviation group with operations worldwide. With 100,000+ employees from 164 nations worldwide, Lufthansa Group carried more than 135 million passengers and generated revenue of €39.6bn in 2025. Our largest business segment is Passenger Airlines while other key business segments include Logistics and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO). Other companies and Group functions such as IT companies and Lufthansa Aviation Training form complementary components of the Group. All airlines and business segments play leading roles in their respective markets.